Gradescope is an online grading tool for scanned, pen-and-paper, free-response assessments. It supports both individual student assignment and instructor upload of assessments.
Gradescope will be piloted at Case Western Reserve University during the 2024-2025 academic year. Pilot participants are expected to:
- Add Gradescope to their Canvas course(s)
- Explore Gradescope's functionality and features
- Provide feedback about Gradescope via short surveys and focus groups each semester
Interested in learning more? Contact us at gradescope@case.edu!
About Gradescope
Gradescope is a tool designed to streamline and standardize the grading of paper-based, digital, and coding assignments. Gradescope allows for handwritten assignments to be graded digitally, and for multiple graders to collaboratively develop and implement their grading rubrics. It supports problem sets and projects as well as worksheets, quizzes, exams, and papers. Gradescope supports variable-length assignments (problem sets & projects) as well as fixed-template assignments (worksheets, quizzes, bubble sheets, and exams).
Gradescope Resources
CWRU Student Instructions for Gradescope
Getting Started with Gradescope
Gradescope can be accessed in Canvas on the Assignments page. To get started:
- Log in to Canvas, enter into a course, and select an assignment. If the assignment has Gradescope enabled, a new Gradescope window will load.
- Submit your file. Depending on the settings for the assignment, you may be asked to upload an image, a PDF, or a different file format.
- Once your instructor has graded your assignment, you can view your score and feedback like you normally would in Canvas.
For more information on using Gradescope, please see the Using Gradescope with Canvas guide.
Additional Help
If you have any questions or concerns about using Gradescope, please contact the [U]Tech Service Desk at 216.368.HELP, help@case.edu, or help.case.edu.
CWRU Instructor Instructions for Gradescope
Getting Started with Gradescope
Gradescope can be accessed in Canvas. To get started:
- Log in to Canvas, enter into a course, and select the Gradescope tool from the course menu. If you don't see Gradescope listed, you may need to edit your course navigation.
- Once in the Gradescope tool, you will need to link your course and sync the roster. This ensures that submissions are attributed back to the correct course and that your students appear in the Gradescope tools.
- Create your assignment in Gradescope. If desired, you can add a rubric or set up an assignment template.
- Once submissions have been made, you can provide grades and post them to Canvas for students to view.
For more information on completing the above steps, please see the Using Gradescope with Canvas guide.
Additional Help
If you have any questions or concerns about using Gradescope, please contact the [U]Tech Service Desk at 216.368.HELP, help@case.edu, or help.case.edu.
Two training opportunities are available with the Gradescope implementation team on August 21st and August 29th.
August 21, 2 PM | From Handwritten to Digital: Efficient Grading with Gradescope
This workshop will cover:
- An Introduction to Gradescope:
- Overview of Gradescope’s features and benefits
- Understanding how Gradescope fits into your existing workflow
- Grading with Gradescope:
- Utilizing AI-assisted answer grouping for faster turnaround times
- Creating and applying rubrics for consistent and fair grading
- Managing regrade requests efficiently
- Feedback and Analytics:
- Providing detailed and constructive feedback for handwritten work
- Leveraging analytics to identify trends and improve teaching strategies
This workshop will be offered via Zoom and will be recorded for those who are interested but unable to attend. If you are interested in joining the workshop on August 21st, feel free to email gradescope@case.edu and our team can add you to a Google calendar meeting with the session details.
August 29th, 11 AM | Getting Started with Gradescope Workshop
In this workshop attendees will learn how to:
- Set up assignments where students can submit freeform work
- Grade your existing exams on Gradescope
- Make rubric changes as you grade - changes apply to previously graded work to maintain consistency
- Write each comment only once - apply previously used comments with a click
- Use ‘assignment analytics’ to gain insight into student learning
Anybody interested in attending the Getting Started with Gradescope Workshop on August 29th should register for the event! Those who cannot attend live will receive a copy of the recording.