The Essay Grading Assistant is designed to simplify how you evaluate essays and help you grade quickly. You’ll input student-written text and let SchoolAI algorithms evaluate important aspects like structure, coherence, and grammar, according to your rubric. You can spend less time grading and more time giving personalized, helpful feedback.
To grade essays:
Go to Assistants > Essay Grading Assistant
If you have a rubric you’d like to use to set grading standards, upload it using the attachment (paperclip) icon If you don’t have a rubric, add details like grade level and assignment goals
Paste student-written text into the message field and send, or upload the student's work using the Upload files (paperclip) button
Double-check and evaluate the scores given by the Assistant
Pro Tip: If you're unsure how to begin, try chatting with the AI! Try saying "Help me get started with grading essays"
Step 1: Upload your grading rubric
Start by identifying and communicating the focus area of the essays, such as the topic, skills taught, and grade level. Interact with the Assistant through the chat and let it know what you are trying to accomplish in this grading session.
If you have your own rubric, upload it to the AI using the paperclip icon near the chat bar at the bottom of the screen. Otherwise, you can ask the Assistant to help you create one to ensure consistent grading.
Step 2: Submit student essays
Provide the text of the student essays you wish to evaluate. This can be done by uploading documents of the student essays one at a time, in bulk, or by copying and pasting text directly into the chat with the AI.
The Upload files (paperclip) icon will allow you to import files from Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, and your local computer files. You can upload multiple essays for grading by holding down the Ctrl key (or Command key on a Mac) while selecting each individual file.
Step 3: Check the Assistant’s feedback
The Essay Grading Assistant will evaluate the essays based on the rubric and any additional criteria you provide. You’ll receive detailed, constructive feedback, including grades and rationale as needed.
Whenever you use AI, it's important to double-check the output to ensure the grade is accurate and standardized.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Essay Grading Assistant the same as the Essay Grader beta?
Is the Essay Grading Assistant the same as the Essay Grader beta?
The Essay Grader beta is a different tool that provides a more streamlined experience with grading multiple essays at the same time. Stay tuned; this beta tool is still under development and may change.
How do I upload multiple essays at a time?
How do I upload multiple essays at a time?
You can upload multiple files at a time. Use the Upload files (paperclip) button near the message input to upload files. Hold the Ctrl key (or Command key on a Mac) while selecting each individual file, then choose Open.
Can I use Google Drive to upload my essays?
Can I use Google Drive to upload my essays?
To upload files from Google Drive, select the Upload files (paperclip) icon next to the bottom chat bar, and select Google Drive. SchoolAI also supports Dropbox, Box, and Microsoft OneDrive.