> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.gradingpal.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# 3 Ways to Use GradingPal

> Choose the grading workflow that best fits your classroom

GradingPal offers flexible workflows to fit how your classroom operates. Choose the approach that works best for you—or combine them as needed.

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## Quick Comparison

| Feature                       | Teacher-Only Mode | Student Interface     | LMS Integration        |
| ----------------------------- | ----------------- | --------------------- | ---------------------- |
| **Student accounts needed?**  | No                | Yes                   | Optional               |
| **Student submission method** | Teacher uploads   | GradingPal platform   | Google Classroom       |
| **Feedback delivery**         | PDF export        | Interactive platform  | Grades sync + Platform |
| **Best for**                  | Control & privacy | Engagement & revision | Existing GC users      |

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## 1. Teacher-Only Mode

**You handle everything.** Upload student work yourself and manage the entire grading process without students needing accounts.

### Best For

* Younger students (elementary/middle school)
* Classrooms where students don't have regular device access
* Teachers who prefer to collect physical work and scan it
* Quick pilot testing before rolling out to students

### How It Works

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create a Class">
    Create a class and add student names to your roster.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set Up Assignment">
    Set up your assignment and rubric.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Collect Student Work">
    Collect student work (digitally or on paper).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload Submissions">
    Upload submissions yourself (PDFs, images, scans).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review AI Grades">
    Review AI-generated grades and feedback.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Export and Share">
    Download scores and feedback as PDF to share with students.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Card title="Get Started with Teacher-Only Mode" icon="user" href="/teacher/classes-and-students/create-a-new-class">
  Create a new class and start uploading submissions
</Card>

***

## 2. Student Interface

**Students submit their own work.** Students create GradingPal accounts, turn in assignments directly, and view their scores and detailed feedback online.

### Best For

* High school and higher education
* Classrooms with 1:1 device access
* Teachers who want students to own their submission process
* Providing students direct access to detailed feedback

### How It Works

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create and Invite">
    Create a class and invite students via class code or email.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Students Join">
    Students sign up and join your class.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set Up Assignment">
    Set up your assignment and rubric.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Students Submit">
    Students upload their own submissions.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review and Approve">
    Review and approve AI-generated grades.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Release Grades">
    Release grades—students view scores and feedback in their dashboard.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Benefits

* Students take ownership of submitting on time
* Feedback is always accessible to students
* No need to print, email, or manually distribute results
* Students can reference past feedback anytime

<Card title="Get Started with Student Interface" icon="users" href="/teacher/classes-and-students/enroll-students">
  Learn how to enroll students in your class
</Card>

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## 3. LMS Integration

**Connect to your existing setup.** GradingPal integrates with your Learning Management System to import classes, sync rosters, and push grades back to your gradebook.

### Best For

* Schools already using Google Classroom
* Teachers who want a single source of truth for grades
* Reducing duplicate data entry
* Streamlined workflows with existing tools

### How It Works

<Steps>
  <Step title="Connect Google Classroom">
    Connect your Google Classroom account.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Import Classes">
    Import your classes and student rosters automatically.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create Assignments">
    Create assignments in GradingPal (or link existing Classroom assignments).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Students Submit">
    Students submit through Google Classroom or GradingPal.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review and Approve">
    Review and approve AI-generated grades.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sync Grades">
    Sync scores back to your Google Classroom gradebook.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Benefits

* No manual class setup—import everything in one click
* Rosters stay in sync automatically
* Grades flow back to your gradebook
* Students use familiar tools

### Currently Supported

<Card title="Google Classroom" icon="google" href="/teacher/lms-integrations/google-classroom">
  Full integration with Google Classroom
</Card>

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## Which Should I Choose?

| Your Situation                                                  | Recommended Approach                                                                            |
| --------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Testing GradingPal for the first time                           | Teacher-Only Mode or [import from Google Classroom](/teacher/lms-integrations/google-classroom) |
| Students are young or don't have devices                        | Teacher-Only Mode                                                                               |
| Students can submit digitally and you want them to see feedback | Student Interface                                                                               |
| You already use Google Classroom                                | LMS Integration                                                                                 |
| You want grades to sync to your gradebook                       | LMS Integration                                                                                 |

<Note>
  You can also **combine approaches**. For example, use LMS Integration to import your classes, but upload work yourself for younger students who can't submit digitally.
</Note>

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## Next Steps

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  <Card title="Teacher-Only Mode" icon="user" href="/teacher/classes-and-students/create-a-new-class">
    Create a new class
  </Card>

  <Card title="Student Interface" icon="users" href="/teacher/classes-and-students/enroll-students">
    Enroll students
  </Card>

  <Card title="LMS Integration" icon="google" href="/teacher/lms-integrations/google-classroom">
    Connect Google Classroom
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Related Articles

* [What is GradingPal?](/teacher/overview/what-is-gradingpal)
* [Create a New Class](/teacher/classes-and-students/create-a-new-class)
* [Enroll Students](/teacher/classes-and-students/enroll-students)
* [Google Classroom Integration](/teacher/lms-integrations/google-classroom)