Gradescope
Why use it?
Gradescope simplifies grading paper-based, handwritten assignments and exams with its Canvas integration, grading some of the material itself.
What can I do with it?
Gradescope’s primary use is to grade and manage paper-based handwritten assignments and exams. After initial setup and syncing with Canvas, assignments and exams can be scanned and uploaded to Gradescope by the instructor or by individual students. Once uploaded, Gradescope uses handwriting recognition to identify the students’ names and responses, organizing them for grading.
Gradescope’s dynamic rubric (meaning any changes to the rubric are automatically applied to all exams, even if they had been previously graded) provides flexibility in grading and providing feedback. The final scores can then be synced to Canvas and students can view the feedback. Gradescope can also be used for scantron exams.
How faculty use it
Mathematics
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics also uses Gradescope to provide consistency in assessment over multiple sections of the same course. This means that any change to a grading rubric will be applied across sections.
Computer Science
Professor Micah Sherr utilized Gradescope’s ability to list out partial credit rationales and keep those entirely consistent (both in terms of explaining the partial credit and the points deducted) across all exams.
Data visualization
Professor Wesley Joe finds Gradescope to be “a major productivity enhancer that enables me to provide significantly more feedback to students.
Get started
Below is a CNDLS Digital Learning Webinar on getting started in Gradescope. You can also consult the Gradescope documentation or their YouTube page.
Additionally, watch and listen to a webinar created by CNDLS staff on using Gradescope.
Get help
For a help around assessment and grading with Gradescope, please request a consultation.
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