A Solution to the Challenge Instructors Face

Gradescope solves the challenge of grading large numbers of handwritten, digital or code-based assignments and exams efficiently while providing consistent feedback for students in courses with high assessment volume and limited time for grading.

Meet Gradescope

Gradescope is an AI-powered grading platform that streamlines the creation, administration and grading of assessments — quizzes, homework, exams, code assignments — with dynamic rubrics, answer grouping and analytics for instructors. It integrates with popular LMS systems and supports both online and scanned paper submissions.

In the Classroom

A math instructor uploads scanned student solutions to a problem set, for example. Gradescope uses AI to detect similar answers and group them for batch grading. The instructor applies a detailed rubric, instantly distributing consistent feedback and identifying common student errors with analytics. Grades for the assignment are exported directly to the LMS.

Why It’s Useful

Gradescope massively speeds up grading while boosting feedback consistency and data transparency: AI-assisted grouping and rubrics enable faster, more uniform grading and diagnostic analytics for instructors, especially in large courses.

What to Watch Out For

This AI requires instructor oversight for ambiguous responses and initial rubric setup. Although answer grouping is powerful, nuanced or creative responses may sometimes be mis-grouped, necessitating manual review. Educators must also master the rubric and grouping functions for optimal accuracy.

Give It a Try

• Link: https://www.gradescope.com
• Cost: Institutional licence or per-student/course fee (contact sales for rates, some universities subsidize); free trials sometimes available
• Quick experiment: Try uploading and grading a small assignment. Use the answer grouping and rubric features, then examine analytics to see trends in student understanding.