Abstract: Method and apparatus for constructing and grading objective examinations wherein the answers are recorded on answer sheets by darkening pre-selected spaces corresponding to the selected answer. A template is placed on the answer sheet, the template having pre-punched holes which yield a plurality of answer patterns depending on the template orientation. Indicia are provided for indicating the appropriate answer pattern yielded by the template in each given orientation. To construct an examination, question sheets are provided having spaces for questions and spaces for a plurality of possible answers with a disappearable or removable indicium juxtaposed adjacent the position for the correct answer. The pattern of the removable indicium on each particular question sheet blank corresponds to the pattern of holes of the template in one of its pre-determined orientations.