Overview
Gradescope is a digital assessment tool that allows faculty to administer and efficiently score assignments and exams emphasizing student work: most uses have students upload handwritten work for grading.This platform enhances the grading process by promoting consistency and efficiency through streamlined rubric creation and AI-assisted feedback. Students can submit their work for grading, which is scanned, graded, and returned to them for review. Instructors receive valuable analytic data on assessment questions and rubric statistics to refine their assessment strategies and enhance instructional effectiveness.
Key Features
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Flexible Assessment Modalities: Supports various assignment and exam formats, including paper, online, and hybrid assessments, to meet diverse instructional needs.
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Streamlined Grading: Facilitates quick grading with customizable rubrics and AI-assisted feedback, promoting consistency across evaluations.
- Student Submission Options: Students can scan and upload their own work via the Gradescope mobile app, or instructors can upload submissions from in-person exams.
- Integration with Sakai: Seamlessly integrates with Sakai's Lessons and Gradebook, allowing easy access to Gradescope assessments and the option to sync scores back to the Gradebook.
- Analytic Insights: Provides instructors with data analytics on assessment performance, enabling them to identify areas for improvement in teaching and learning.
Benefits
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Time Efficiency: Reduces grading time and effort, allowing faculty to focus more on teaching and less on administrative tasks.
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Consistent Grading: Ensures fair and uniform grading practices, enhancing the reliability of assessments across different sections or courses.
- Improved Feedback: Offers detailed feedback to students, helping them understand their performance and areas needing improvement.
- Data-Driven Decisions: Instructors can use analytics to inform their teaching strategies and adjust course content based on student performance data.
Available to
Gradescope is available to faculty and students at Loyola University Chicago for use in math and science courses, enhancing the assessment and learning experience.
Cost
This service is provided at no additional cost to eligible* individuals or departments, as it is fully funded by the institution.
*Questions on eligibility, please contact the ITS Service Desk*