10 Tips on How to Use and Shade OMR Sheets properly for your Exams

What is an OMR sheet?

According to webopedia.com, OMR is Short for optical mark recognition, the technology of electronically extracting intended data from marked fields, such as checkboxes and fill-infields, on printed forms. OMR technology scans a printed form and reads predefined positions and records where marks are made on the form. 

OMR scanner

The OMR scanner reads and scans the portions that are shaded. Because of this fact, it is advisable to shade properly so as to enable the scanner to get your exact details. 

Below are some tips to guide you as to how to fill and handle the OMR to avoid it not being scanned.

1) Read the instructions properly before you begin your shading

2) Use Only HB Pencils so that the scanner can capture what you have shaded

3) Never shade with a pen - When you shade with a pen, the Scanner sees it as errors and will leave it blank.

4) Do not write or shade on the Margins - This instruction is usually given not to shade on the margins. Whenever you shade or write on the margins, the scanner gives an error message because what you have shaded on the margin will be stopping the scanner from reading your OMR.

5)  Do not write on the edge of the OMR as it will disrupt the scanning process

6) Make sure you shade each alphabet of  your name on a separate column

7) Make sure the edges of your OMR sheet is neatly detached. 

8) Do not use mutilated or sqeezed OMR sheets as the scanner will reject it.

9) Never shade more than one answer for a question. Some people tend to want to shade two answers thinking that the scanner will choose the correct one. This is totally wrong! The scanner will simply put a question mark for that question and mark it wrong.

10) Most importantly, ensure that your name and exam number is correctly and neatly shaded as this will be the determinant of whether you get a score or not.

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Education is a Prime Factor in my Administration - President Muhammadu Buhari

 President Muhammadu Buhari Affirms that Education is a prime Factor in his Adminstration.

The president, Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR has said that education will remain a prime factor in his administration. He further stated that  as a priority, his Government will improve the level of education to bring about economic change and provide skilled manpower to maintain economic activities for economic empowerment.  The President stated this at the 10^th Convocation Ceremonies of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.

The President represented by the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Anthony Anwukah in his speech, challenged Universities in Nigeria to be at the vanguard of promoting research and providing social facilities in the community where they are located.

He reminded every teacher at the primary, post primary and tertiary education to acquire a certified education training to continue to be relevant, to teach any segment of education.  He emphasized that the government will give a two-year notification to allow every teacher update his or herself along the line.

He called on the University Governing Council to think of a means of improving productivity in the University, and urged them to make themselves relevant in order to attract private sectors to partner with the University.

He commended the University for the development and remarkable achievements which came through hardwork, peace and tranquility in the University.  He called on Nigerians to join in the process of revolutionary change, stressing that without discipline, law and order the society cannot make positive change.  He admonished leaders to adopt the right attitude and join in the fight against corruption.

President Muhammadu Buhari Installs the 3rd Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka

President Muhammadu Buhari Installs Gbong Gwom Jos as the 3rd Chancellor of Unizik.

The President of the Federal Rebublic of Nigeria General Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR has installed the Gbong Gwom Jos and Chairman Plateau State Council of Chiefs, Da Jacob Gyang Buba as the new Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University.

The President carried this out as part of activities marking the 10^th combined Convocation ceremonies of the institution. General Buhari who is the Visitor to the University, was duly  represented by the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission, Prof. Julius Okojie, OON.

The President in his address said that the Federal Government is working hard to address the challenges facing educational development in the country. He expressed confidence in the ability of the University’s new Chancellor to discharge his duties credibly.  The President challenged universities in Nigeria to be at the vanguard of research, teaching and community service, so as to enhance the nation’s development in all fields of human endeavours.

In response to the investiture, the Chancellor appreciated the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for honouring him with the appointment. He promised that he would use the position as Chancellor of the University to mobilize the goodwill of various stakeholders in order to support the management, staff and students of the University, to advance and attain the goals and objectives of the Institution.

The Executive Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano in his welcome address, congratulated the new Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor and members of the University Community for a successful investiture. 

The Governor, represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Nkem Okeke commended the Vice-Chancellor for his efforts at taking the University to greater heights. He expressed hope that the present administration under the leadership of Prof. Ahaneku will promote academic excellence as well as infrastructural development in the University.     

The Vice-Chancellor Prof. Joseph Eberendu Ahaneku, FAS while congratulating the Chancellor on his appointment, pledged the loyalty and support of the entire University. He expressed optimism that the wealth of knowledge and experience of his majesty would be an invaluable asset to the University.

Highlight of the ceremony was the conferment of Honorary Doctorate degree (Public Administration) on the Chancellor and carnival parade in his honour. 

Some other dignitaries present at the ceremony include: the Obi of Onitsha, his Majesty Nnaemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe who was the royal father of the day.

 Eze Uzu Awka, Obi Gibson Nwosu members of the University governing council, clergy men, Royal fathers, traditional Rulers and other dignitaries from all walks of life.