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GradingPal is an AI grader and online grading platform for K-12 teachers. Grade essays, worksheets, handwritten work, math, science, tests and more using your own rubric. Get suggested scores, personalized student feedback and class-wide insights—then review and approve every result before students see it.
Persuasive Essay — Period 3
4 rubric criteria · 28 submissions
Sofia D. · submission
handwritten upload · scanned
Schools should adopt a four-day week because it improves attendance and focus. Many students balance jobs and family duties on weekends. Districts that made the switch reported fewer absences last year. A shorter week also gives teachers more time to plan…
Thesis & Argument
4/4Use of Evidence
3/4“Add one source quote to strengthen your second claim.”
Standards matched
Example insight: 62% of the class needs support citing evidence.
Reviewed by you — feedback shared with Sofia
Used by K-12 Teachers in Schools and Districts Across the United States
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Try the demo below — no login or account required. Pick a sample assignment and watch suggested scores and student feedback appear, ready for teacher review.
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Online Grading Software for Essays, Worksheets, Tests and More
GradingPal combines the capabilities teachers expect from grading tools, a teacher grader app and online grading software in one platform. It evaluates written, handwritten, numerical and project-based work using the teacher's criteria, then prepares draft scores and feedback for review, editing and approval.
Grade More Than Essays
Grade essays, worksheets, handwritten assignments, math problem sets, science labs, quizzes and more in one workspace.
Explore supported assignmentsUse Your Rubric and Standards
Apply your own rubric or create a customizable starting point aligned to the assignment, Common Core, NGSS or state standards.
Explore standards-aligned gradingKeep the Final Decision
Review and edit every suggested score and feedback comment before anything is shared with a student.
See how teacher review worksKnow What to Teach Next
Identify common misconceptions, rubric gaps and groups of students who need similar support.
View grading analyticsAI Grading for Essays, Worksheets, Tests and More
From written and handwritten work to STEM problem sets and presentations, use one grading workflow across the classroom.
Essays & Writing
Essays, literary analysis, DBQs, research papers, reflections and creative writing.
Explore AI essay gradingMath & Problem Sets
Handwritten or digital worksheets, equations, calculations, word problems and multi-step solutions.
See math grading examplesScience Labs & Reports
Lab reports, data analysis, scientific explanations, CER responses and problem sets.
Explore science gradingHandwritten Work
Scanned worksheets, short responses, essays, diagrams and handwritten calculations.
Grade handwritten assignmentsQuizzes & Exams
Short-answer, constructed-response and mixed-format formative or summative assessments.
Explore quiz and exam gradingPresentations & Oral Work
Slide decks, speeches, debates, video presentations and oral assessments.
Explore presentation and oral gradingBuilt for K-12, with the deepest capabilities for middle and high school assignments.
How the GradingPal Online Grader Works
A simple, teacher-controlled workflow for grading, feedback and instructional insights.
Easy Grading for Teachers, With the Final Say
GradingPal combines online grading, rubric-aligned scoring, personalized student feedback and class-wide instructional insights across common K-12 assignments.
Grade Across Subjects and Formats
Use the same workflow for essays, worksheets, handwritten work, math, science, quizzes and presentations.
Stay Aligned to Your Criteria
Apply your own rubric and standards so scores and feedback reflect what you taught and what you expect.
Keep the Final Decision
Edit and approve every score and feedback comment before it reaches a student.
Turn Results into Teaching Action
See common strengths, misconceptions and learning gaps, then use them to plan targeted support.
Save Up to 80% of Grading Time
Use GradingPal to prepare rubric-aligned draft scores and feedback in a fraction of the usual time, while keeping every final grading decision with the teacher.
How K-12 Teachers Use GradingPal
Examples from teachers using GradingPal for faster grading, stronger feedback and flexible assignment workflows.
“GradingPal has been incredible in helping me grade quicker and get better at feedback. The rubric creator creates great feedback without much change by me, and I'm able to get my students' work back to them faster with actionable feedback.”
William Pollard
9th Grade · Earth & Space Science
NYC Dept. of Education District 15, Brooklyn NY
“GradingPal individualizes feedback specific to each student and gives steps to improve their performance. I also love the ability to change the tone of feedback for different assignment types. The team is incredibly helpful and responsive too.”
Michelle Douglass
Grades 11–12 · Research & Anatomy/Physiology
Central Virginia Governor's School, Lynchburg VA
“The math capabilities and accuracy have been great. Students can turn in homework digitally but keep hard copies for studying, and the Google Classroom integration is very convenient.”
Brandon McClurg
Grades 11–12 · Physics & Engineering
Grapevine Faith Christian School, TX
“The scoring is very efficient. It's a great tool for quickly and accurately scoring student papers. It really streamlines the whole process.”
Wendy Howe
Grades 9–12 · Science
Grapevine Faith Christian School, TX
Grading Analytics and Student Feedback Insights
Turn grading results and student feedback into clear next steps for instruction.
GradingPal turns assessment results into clear class-wide insights. See performance by rubric criterion or standard, identify students who need similar support, and use recommended next steps to plan reteaching or targeted practice.
Class Average
82%
+4%
Assignments Graded
847
this semester
Standards Mastered
14/18
78%
At-Risk Students
3
−2 from last month
Score Distribution by Standard
Grade distribution
Mean 82% · median 84% · range 48–98%
See class strengths and gaps
Group students needing similar support
Plan targeted reteaching
AI Assistance With the Teacher in Control
GradingPal prepares first-draft scores and feedback using your rubric and preferred feedback style. You review, edit and approve every result before it is shared.
GradingPal prepares the first draft
Suggested scores and personalized feedback are generated using the assignment, rubric and student submission.
The teacher reviews every result
Edit scores, revise feedback or approve the draft before anything reaches a student.
Students receive faster, more useful feedback
Approved feedback gives students specific next steps while class insights help teachers plan support.
Student Data Privacy and Security
GradingPal uses safeguards designed for K-12 student data, including encryption, restricted data use and district documentation. Student data is not sold or used to train AI models.
Rubric- and Standards-Aligned Grading
Use your own rubric or align grading criteria with Common Core, NGSS and supported state standards. Track performance by criterion or standard.
Google Classroom Grading Tool
Use GradingPal as a Google Classroom grading tool: import assignments and student submissions, review suggested results, and sync approved scores and feedback back to Classroom.
Get Started with GradingPal
Grade Your First Assignment Free
Create an assignment, add your rubric, upload student work and review GradingPal's suggested scores and feedback. No credit card required.
Grade an Assignment FreeBring GradingPal to Your Teaching Team
Discuss school-wide rollout, privacy review, onboarding, integrations, administrative needs and institutional pricing.
Book a School DemoQuestions Teachers Ask Before Getting Started
Answers about pricing, assignment support, accuracy, privacy, Google Classroom and teacher review.
Is GradingPal a free AI grading tool for teachers?
GradingPal offers a free plan for individual US K-12 teachers, with no credit card required. Paid plans provide higher usage limits and additional capabilities for frequent users, schools and districts.
What assignments can GradingPal grade?
GradingPal supports essays, worksheets, handwritten work, math and science problem sets, quizzes, exams, presentations and other common K-12 assignments. Visit the Use Cases page for examples by subject and grade level.
Does GradingPal grade handwritten work?
Yes. Teachers can upload scanned worksheets, handwritten essays, math work, diagrams and short responses. GradingPal reads the submission, applies the selected criteria and prepares suggested scores and feedback for teacher review.
How accurate is GradingPal's AI grading?
GradingPal is designed to align its suggested scores and feedback with the teacher's rubric and grading criteria. Accuracy can vary by assignment and submission quality, so every result remains editable and must be reviewed by the teacher before sharing. See the Research page for published evaluation details.
Is student work used to train AI models?
No. Student data is not sold or used to train AI models. Review the Security & Privacy page for details on data handling, retention, encryption and district documentation.
Does GradingPal integrate with Google Classroom?
Yes. Teachers can import assignments and student submissions from Google Classroom, review GradingPal's suggested results, and sync approved scores and feedback back to Classroom.
Do teachers have the final say on grades?
Always. GradingPal prepares first-draft scores and feedback, but the teacher can edit, approve or reject the result before it is shared with a student.
View all frequently asked questions or contact the GradingPal team.
Try the GradingPal AI Grader Free
Use the free GradingPal AI grader to add an assignment and rubric, upload student work, and review suggested scores and personalized feedback.
The AI grading tool for K-12 teachers — with the teacher in control of every grade.
No credit card required · Teacher review on every grade · Google Classroom integration
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