Gradescope
Assessment software
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What is Gradescope
Gradescope is an assessment and grading platform used by instructors and teaching assistants to collect, grade, and return assignments and exams. It supports both online submissions and scanned paper-based workflows, with tools for rubric-based grading and feedback. The product is commonly used in higher education and large-enrollment courses where consistent grading and faster turnaround are priorities. It is owned and operated as part of Turnitin’s education integrity and assessment product portfolio.
Efficient rubric-based grading
Gradescope supports rubric-driven workflows that let graders apply consistent scoring and feedback across many submissions. It enables grouping similar answers for faster grading on structured questions, which is useful in large classes. The interface is designed for multi-grader coordination, helping instructors standardize grading decisions across TAs.
Works for paper and digital
Gradescope supports collecting assignments as online uploads and as scanned paper exams, which helps instructors keep a single grading workflow across formats. This is practical for courses that still run in-person exams but want digital grading and feedback. The platform also supports returning graded work and feedback to students through the same system.
LMS integration for course workflows
Gradescope integrates with common learning management systems to sync rosters and manage assignment distribution and grade return. This reduces manual data entry compared with standalone classroom engagement tools. Integration helps centralize assessment administration within existing course systems.
Not a live engagement tool
Gradescope focuses on assignment and exam grading rather than real-time polling, quizzes, or interactive presentation features. Instructors looking for synchronous classroom participation and instant-response activities typically need a separate tool. This can increase tool sprawl for courses that want both engagement and assessment in one place.
Workflow setup can be time-consuming
Creating assignments, defining rubrics, and configuring question structures can require upfront effort, especially for complex exams or varied question types. Scanned-paper workflows also depend on consistent scanning and submission procedures. Teams may need training to use advanced features effectively and maintain grading consistency.
Limited as full course platform
Gradescope is not a full learning content authoring suite or a complete course delivery environment. It does not replace an LMS for content modules, discussions, or broader course administration. Organizations may still need additional systems for lesson delivery, interactive content creation, and broader student engagement.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | Free | Dynamic rubrics; question-by-question grading; student-uploaded and instructor-uploaded PDFs; assignment statistics; regrade requests; data export; student mobile app. Pricing page states you can continue using the Basic plan for free after an Institutional Trial. cite |
| Institutional | Contact sales / Custom pricing | Collaborative grading (multiple staff); AI-powered grading and AI-powered roster matching; anonymous grading; all assignment types (programming, online, bubble sheets); advanced rubric and annotation functionality; LMS/SSO integrations; administrator dashboard; dedicated onboarding and training. Institutional Trial available for one term to try full features. Certain advanced features (e.g., Answer Groups & AI-assisted grading) are explicitly part of the Institutional license. cite |
Seller details
Turnitin, LLC
Oakland, California, USA
1998
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