Gradescope allows instructors to streamline grading hand-written assignments. Currently, Gradescope is only available to a limited group of faculty.
Gradescope integrates with Canvas so instructors can build, assign, and grade assessments more efficiently. This guide explains how to create a Canvas assignment that links to Gradescope using the External Tool option.
Learn how to create and customize a rubric in Gradescope's grading interface by adding point values, descriptions, and using markdown for formatting.
Learn how to access submissions, create rubrics, batch grade, and provide feedback using Gradescope's grading interface.
Learn when to use Gradescope for complex grading workflows and when Canvas’s native tools are more appropriate for simple, auto-graded assessments.
When running a paper-based exam in Gradescope, instructors can either upload all student submissions themselves (ideal for in-class exams) or allow students to upload their own (ideal for remote or take-home exams). This article compares both workflows and helps faculty choose the best approach.
Instructors can test assignment workflows by enrolling a TA and syncing to Gradescope. TAs cannot upload assignments by default, so testing requires a student account or temporary role change.
Learn how to improve grading efficiency and pedagogical integration using Gradescope’s features, such as the “Group Similar Answers” function and detailed analytics to guide teaching strategies.
Learn how to use Gradescope's "Group Similar Answers" feature to efficiently batch grade short-answer and free-response questions by grouping similar responses and applying rubric items to entire groups at once.