Blank 20-Question Bubble Sheet, No Name Block (A–D, Letter)
Twenty rows, A to D, and no name block. Use this when answers should not be traceable to a person, such as a course evaluation or a practice run. The grid starts near the top of the US Letter page and bubbles are 5.3 mm wide. It downloads as a PDF with no signup.
| Questions | 20 |
|---|---|
| Choices | A–D (4 per question) |
| Columns | 1 × 20 rows |
| Paper | US Letter (8.5" × 11") |
| Recommended print scale | 100% / Actual size (turn off “Fit to page”) |
| Pages | 1 |
| Bubble width | 5.3 mm (0.21 in) |
| Row spacing | 6.4 mm (0.25 in) |
| Page margin | 10.6 mm (0.42 in) |
| Corner alignment marks | Included: four filled squares, 4.9 mm (0.19 in) from each edge |
| Header fields | No header block |
This is the same twenty-question, four-choice sheet with the header block removed, so the bubbles start almost at the top of the page and nothing identifies the student. It is the version to print for anonymous feedback, a quick poll, a practice run before a real test, or when you hand out a form that will be reused by many different classes.
With no name lines to fill in, students spend less time on paperwork and more on the questions, which matters when you are timing an activity. If you do need to collect a name, add it with a pen, or use the version of this sheet that includes the header block.
Who this sheet is for
- Anonymous surveys, polls and feedback forms
- Timed practice runs before a real assessment
- Reusable class sets that get wiped or recycled
- A distraction-free layout for younger test-takers
When to choose this sheet, and when not to
Choose the header-free version whenever the point of the exercise is the answers rather than the person: an anonymous course evaluation, a show-of-hands poll turned into a written one, or a practice run you will never record.
It is also useful when you collect names another way, for example a seating plan, numbered sheets handed out in order, or a sign-in list. The grid starts near the top of the page, so the unused space is below the last row; that is where a stamp or form code can go without touching a bubble.
If you later decide you do need names, a pen works, but a sheet with the header block saves the scramble. For roster matching with a bubbled ID, use a sheet with the Student ID grid instead.
An example
At the end of a unit, a department asks every class to rate twenty statements from A (strongly agree) to D (strongly disagree) on paper with no name, then tallies the columns by hand.
How to print this at 100% scale
- Open the PDF and choose File → Print.
- Set the scale to Actual size or 100%. Turn off “Fit to page”, “Shrink to fit” and any borderless option.
- Set the paper size to US Letter (8.5" × 11").
- Print one copy and check the four corner squares: each should sit about 5 mm (3/16 inch) in from the paper edge.
Why the fuss? A page scaled by even two percent moves every bubble slightly, and a camera grader measures where a bubble should be. Print at true size and the grid is where the grader expects it; print scaled and it may not be.
Printing note. Because the header is gone, the first row sits close to the top margin — a good way to confirm your printer is not trimming the page.
How to use it
- Print one copy per student at 100% scale, single-sided.
- Have students fill in the header block first — name, date and class, and the Student ID grid if this sheet has one.
- For each question, fill one bubble completely. A half-filled bubble is a common cause of a mark being missed, and an X or a check mark can be another.
- Erase cleanly and completely. Smudged erasures can read as filled bubbles to a camera.
- Grade against an answer key — see the guide on making a test key overlay.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I know which student a sheet belongs to?
You do not — that is the point. If you need to identify sheets, either switch to the version with a header block, number the sheets before handing them out, or have students write their name in the wide top margin.
Will the lack of a header cause problems for a camera grader?
Usually the grid is what matters, not the name lines, but that depends on the app and we have not tested any. If your grading tool expects a name or ID area, use a sheet with a header block or the Student ID grid instead.
What scale should I print at?
Always 100% or Actual size. Avoid "Fit to page", which rescales the grid slightly and shifts every bubble off the position the grader expects.
Can I make this two columns?
Yes — the generator gives you one to four columns on any sheet. With only twenty questions, though, two columns makes the bubbles smaller without saving any paper.
Can I use this sheet for a survey with agree/disagree answers?
Yes. The four bubbles are just A to D, so you can define them however you like on your question sheet, for example A strongly agree through D strongly disagree. Tell respondents what each letter means before they start.
Where should I write a form code if there is no header?
Below the last row. At twenty questions the grid does not fill the page, so there is clear space under it for a stamp, label or code.
This is an original, generic layout for classroom and practice use. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or compatible with any commercial scanning brand or any official exam. Always test-print one copy before running a class set.