CoGrader
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GradeAssist
CoGrader
CoGrader is an AI-powered platform designed to streamline the essay grading process for educators. It leverages advanced artificial intelligence to provide detailed, rubric-based feedback on student writing, significantly reducing grading time. The system allows teachers to import assignments from various Learning Management Systems (LMS) like Google Classroom, Canvas, and Schoology and facilitates a quicker feedback turnaround.
CoGrader supports state assessment preparation, differentiated learning, and equity in grading by using state standards and allowing for custom rubrics. Teachers retain full control over the grading process, able to review and modify AI-suggested grades and feedback. The platform is designed to promote educational excellence and maintain student privacy with strong data protection standards.
GradeAssist
GradeAssist is an artificial intelligence grading agent developed specifically for educators. It operates as a Chrome extension, integrating directly with common learning management systems (LMS) such as Google Classroom, Google Docs, Canvas, and D2L. This integration allows teachers to evaluate student essays within their established workflows using a single click, removing the need to upload, download, or switch between different applications.
The tool employs the teacher's customized rubric criteria to analyze student submissions, delivering personalized feedback, detailed annotations, and a comprehensive grade breakdown. GradeAssist aims to significantly reduce grading time for teachers, offering features like Smart Annotations based on the rubric, built-in Plagiarism Check, and AI Writing Detection to uphold academic integrity. It emphasizes objective assessment by relying exclusively on the teacher-provided criteria and grade level for evaluation.
CoGrader
Pricing
GradeAssist
Pricing
CoGrader
Features
- Google Classroom Integration: Seamlessly import and export assignments.
- State Test Prep: Aligns with state assessment rubrics.
- Faster Feedback: Reduces feedback turnaround time.
- Time Saving: Saves 80% of grading time.
- Differentiated Learning: Tailors feedback to individual student needs.
- Equity in Grading: Minimizes bias with objective grading.
- Lesson Planning Insights: Provides data-driven insights into class performance.
- Custom Rubric Support: Upload and use existing rubrics.
- AI Plagiarism Detection: Identifies potential AI-generated content (available on School/District subscriptions).
GradeAssist
Features
- Smart Annotations: Analyzes text based on the teacher's rubric to pinpoint successes and areas for improvement.
- Grade Breakdown: Calculates a final grade estimate based on the rubric and provides a detailed breakdown.
- Playback Writing: Replays the student’s writing process to identify revisions, struggles, and potential AI use.
- Plagiarism Check: Built-in feature to promote academic integrity by checking for plagiarism and citations.
- AI Writing Detection: Integrated tool to help discern human-written vs. AI-generated text.
- LMS Integration: Works as a Chrome extension within Google Classroom, Docs, Canvas, and D2L.
- Custom Rubric Integration: Adapts grading based on the teacher's specific rubric criteria.
CoGrader
Use cases
- Grading student essays and written assignments.
- Preparing students for state standardized tests.
- Providing personalized feedback on student writing.
- Identifying learning gaps in a class.
- Creating and using custom grading rubrics.
- Ensuring consistent and unbiased grading.
- Integrating with Learning Management Systems (LMS).
GradeAssist
Use cases
- Grading student essays efficiently.
- Providing detailed, personalized feedback on writing assignments.
- Checking student work for plagiarism.
- Detecting the use of AI writing tools in student submissions.
- Analyzing student writing processes.
- Ensuring consistent grading based on rubrics.
- Saving time on grading for teachers.
CoGrader
FAQs
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What is CoGrader?
CoGrader is an AI-powered, rubric-based grader and feedback platform that focuses on written assignments. It streamlines the grading process while maintaining high educational standards by providing specific, actionable feedback, consistent assessments, and progress tracking for students. For educators, it saves time, provides detailed feedback, aligns assessments with standards, supports writing instruction, and helps maintain academic integrity.Do you support my state's or district's rubrics and standards?
Yes! CoGrader comes with preloaded standards and assessment rubrics for major state tests including:- Common Core State Standards (CCSS)- Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)- Florida B.E.S.T. Standards- California Smarter Balanced Assessment Rubrics- Texas STAAR Rubrics- New York Regents- AP/IB Rubrics. Additionally, you can upload any rubric to use immediately with your assignments.Can I integrate CoGrader with my school's LMS?
CoGrader provides full integration with Google Classroom for all users. For school and district accounts, we also offer complete integration with Canvas and Schoology. If you use other Learning Management Systems like Blackboard, Moodle, Microsoft Teams, or similar platforms, CoGrader supports seamless file import/export functionality.How does CoGrader protect student privacy?
Privacy is our top priority at CoGrader. We maintain strict data protection standards, including SOC2 Type 1 Compliance, FERPA compliance and adherence to the NIST 1.1 framework. Our system uses OAuth2 authentication through Google's protected systems and collects minimal data, using only anonymized student identifiers to match assignments. We store only anonymized names and submissions, with all content securely stored and encrypted.Can CoGrader grade assignments in multiple languages?
Yes, CoGrader can assess and provide feedback on assignments in any language, while the platform interface remains in English. The system can evaluate student work and generate detailed feedback in the same language as the submitted assignment, supporting multilingual education environments.
GradeAssist
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How is GradeAssist different from ChatGPT?
GradeAssist is specifically designed for essay grading with rubric integration, plagiarism/AI detection, and consistency. ChatGPT is a general-purpose chatbot that requires prompt tweaking, lacks integrated academic integrity features, and may provide less consistent feedback for grading purposes.How does GradeAssist know the grading criteria?
GradeAssist adapts to your unique rubric. You provide the criteria (specifically the level 4 section), and it analyzes student work based solely on that information, ensuring personalized and relevant grading.How accurate is the grade estimate provided by GradeAssist?
The grade estimates generated by GradeAssist are designed for precision and are typically within ±5% of the final grade assigned by the teacher.Doesn't using AI for grading introduce more bias?
GradeAssist aims to be objective by using only the criteria and grade level provided by the teacher. While acknowledging potential AI biases, the system undergoes rigorous testing, and the platform emphasizes that teachers remain in control of the final assessment.Will GradeAssist replace teachers?
No, GradeAssist is designed as a tool to enhance a teacher's ability to provide fair and efficient grading. It aims to support educators and reinforce their essential role, not replace them.
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