What are Test Packet Options?
Test packet options control how Akindi generates the PDFs you print.
Each option affects how you print and staple your packets, whether student information can be pre-filled, and whether sheets must be scanned in order.
Choose the option that best suits how you print and administer your assessment:
Comparing Test Packet Options
| 1 PDF, Alternating Versions | One PDF per Version | One Packet |
PDF format | A single PDF with versions alternating throughout | One PDF for each version of your assessment | A single packet you photocopy |
QR codes | Unique QR code per student | Unique QR code per student | All students share the same QR code |
Version assignment | Preassigned to each student | Preassigned to each student | Not preassigned |
Pre-fill student information on bubble sheet | Yes | Yes | No |
Subset stapling | Yes | Yes | — |
Scanning order | Any order | Any order | Must be scanned in order of the packet (WAQ followed by bubble sheet) |
Best for | Printing and stapling a full class set in one go | Controlling each version separately (ie. print each version on a different colour paper) | Photocopying a packet as many times as needed |
One PDF, Alternating Versions
Akindi generates a single PDF with your versions alternating. Print one document for your whole class.
Each student has a unique QR code on their bubble sheet and their written answer sheet
Version code is already assigned
Use subset stapling to create individual packets for each student.
You can also choose to prefill student information on the packet.
Bubble sheets and written answer sheets can be scanned in any order.
One PDF per Version
Akindi generates a separate PDF for each version of your assessment.
Each student has a unique QR code on their bubble sheet and their written answer sheet
Version is already assigned
Use subset stapling to create individual packets
Scan the sheets in any order
Choose this option when you want more control over each version — for example, printing each version on a different colour of paper.
💡After you've downloaded your PDFs, Akindi will advise you on how many pages to subset staple:
One Packet
Akindi generates a single packet that you can photocopy as many times as you need.
All students share the same QR code
Akindi identifies each student by the order the sheets are scanned rather than by their QR code
Student information cannot be pre-filled
Scan the sheets in the same order the packet was created - written answer sheet followed by the bubble sheet
💡 Scanning order matters with One Packet
Because every sheet shares the same QR code, scanning out of order will attach responses to the wrong student. Keep each student's written answer sheet and bubble sheet together, in that order, before scanning.