Why use Magma Paper?
Magma Paper is a great option for classrooms that:
Want to reduce pupil screen time.
Don't have 1:1 pupil devices.
Support pupils who work better on paper.
Need flexibility for trust/ council or classroom assessments.
How it works
Print the assignment
Open your assignment and print copies for the pupils who will complete it on paper.
Collect and scan pupil work
After pupils finish the assignment, scan their completed work into a single PDF. You can use a scanner, photocopier, or a phone scanning app.
Upload the PDF
Open the assignment in Magma and select Upload PDF.
Wait for processing
Magma will process the uploaded PDF, automatically identify each pupil's work, mark their responses, and attach the results to the assignment. Processing may take a few minutes, depending on the size of the upload.
View the results
Once processing is complete, paper submissions appear in the assignment just like digital submissions. You'll be able to:
View each pupil's work.
See automatically marked responses.
Review results alongside digital submissions.
Use assignment data as you normally would.
Important: print a copy for every pupil
Each printed copy has a unique code on every question, linked to one pupil. This is how Magma knows whose work it is reading. Print a separate copy for each pupil. Do not print one copy and photocopy it, because every pupil would then have the same codes and Magma could not match the work to the right pupil
Can I upload photos instead of a PDF?
Not yet. At this time, Magma Paper supports PDF uploads only.
Can I upload multiple pupils in one file?
Yes! Upload a single PDF containing all pupil work from the printed assignment.
How long does processing take?
Most uploads finish within a few minutes, though larger PDFs may take a little longer.
Coming Soon
We're continuing to improve Magma Paper with even more flexible upload options, including:
Upload by email
Image uploads
Drag-and-drop file uploads