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

Get Started

Visit the UIS Gradescope support page for help getting started with the tool in Canvas, or watch the demonstrations below.

Enable Gradescope in your Canvas course.

Watch and listen to a demo created by CNDLS staff on enabling Gradescope in your Canvas course to grade handwritten exams.

Embed Gradescope directly into an assignment in your Canvas course.

Watch and listen to a demo created by CNDLS staff on embedding Gradescope directly into an assignment in your Canvas course.

Get Help

For a help around assessment and grading with Gradescope, please request a consultation.