Smart Grading
Use AI to help grade assignments faster while maintaining quality.
How Smart Grading Works
1. Student submits assignment
2. AI analyzes submission
3. AI suggests grade and feedback
4. Instructor reviews and approves
Enabling Smart Grading
1. Create or edit assignment
2. Enable "AI Grading Assistance"
3. Provide grading criteria
4. Set AI involvement level
AI Involvement Levels
Suggestions Only
- AI provides draft feedback
- Instructor reviews everything
- Most conservative option
Draft Grades
- AI suggests grades and feedback
- Instructor approves or adjusts
- Faster grading workflow
Auto-Grade Simple
- AI grades objective components
- Instructor handles subjective parts
- Mixed approach
Providing Criteria
Help the AI grade effectively:
Rubric
Attach a detailed rubric with:
- Clear criteria
- Rating levels
- Point values
Grading Guidelines
Describe what you're looking for:
- Key points to include
- Common mistakes
- Excellent vs. adequate
Example Submissions
Upload sample submissions with grades:
- Model "A" paper
- Model "C" paper
- Shows AI your standards
Reviewing AI Suggestions
Feedback Review
- Read AI-generated feedback
- Edit for accuracy and tone
- Add personal comments
Grade Adjustment
- Accept or modify score
- Explain changes
- Track modifications
Quality Assurance
Consistency Checks
- Compare AI grades across submissions
- Watch for patterns
- Calibrate as needed
Student Feedback
- Monitor student reactions
- Adjust AI settings
- Improve over time
Time Savings
Typical time reduction:
- Essay grading: 40-60% faster
- Consistent feedback across submissions
- More time for complex issues
Best Practices
1. Always review AI suggestions
2. Provide detailed criteria
3. Start with "Suggestions Only"
4. Gradually increase AI involvement
5. Keep the human touch