How to use AI to grade written assignments more efficiently [47]

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Grading essays and written responses is the most time-consuming teaching task. AI can help.

AI-assisted grading workflow:

  1. Create a clear rubric (4-5 criteria with descriptions)
  2. For each student response, paste into AI with prompt: ‘Grade this student response using this rubric: [paste rubric]. For each criterion, give a score and one sentence of specific feedback. End with a 2-sentence overall comment.’
  3. Review the AI assessment and adjust as needed
  4. Compile feedback and return to students

Important: AI grading is an assistance tool. You make the final assessment — especially for nuanced writing, creative work, or borderline cases.

Time saving: Many teachers report cutting grading time by 40-60% while providing more consistent, detailed feedback.