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Everything you need for short answer grading
AI-powered grading designed specifically for your needs.
Semantic Understanding
AI understands meaning, not just keywords. Correct answers phrased differently still get full credit.
Rubric Alignment
Grade against specific criteria: accuracy, completeness, use of evidence, and more.
Batch Processing
Grade hundreds of short answer responses across your classes in minutes.
Consistent Scoring
Every response is scored against the same rubric, eliminating grader fatigue and bias.
Why teachers love GradeWithAI
Save hours every week with AI-powered grading that understands your curriculum and provides meaningful feedback.
- No more reading hundreds of responses
- Consistent, fair scoring for all students
- Accepts multiple correct phrasings
- Works with any subject area
- Detailed feedback for each response
- Perfect for formative assessments
Get started in 3 simple steps
From sign-up to graded assignments in under 5 minutes.
Upload or sync
Upload files directly or connect Google Classroom, Canvas, or Teams to import assignments.
Set your rubric
Use your existing rubric or let AI generate one from your assignment instructions.
Review & return
AI grades all submissions. Review results, make any tweaks, and return grades to students.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about short answer grading.
Does it only look for keywords?
No. Our AI understands the meaning of responses, so students get credit for correct answers even if they phrase things differently than your answer key.
Can I see student responses?
Yes! Review each response along with its score and AI-generated feedback before returning grades.
What if multiple answers are correct?
Add multiple acceptable answers to your key, or let AI use semantic matching to accept equivalent responses.
How detailed is the feedback?
The AI explains why each response earned its score, citing specific strengths and areas for improvement.
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