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# Grade Quizzes

> Step-by-step guide to grading quizzes with automatic question extraction and AI grading

This guide walks through grading quizzes using GradingPal's Quiz assignment type.

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## Overview

The Quiz type is designed for:

* Pop quizzes
* Reading checks
* Vocabulary tests
* Concept reviews
* Exit tickets with questions
* Weekly check-ins
* Quick assessments

Quizzes typically have a mix of question types and are shorter than full exams.

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## Step-by-Step: Grading Quizzes

### 1. Create the Assignment

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to Class">
    Go to your class and click **New Assignment**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Type">
    Select **Quizzes**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter Title">
    Enter a quiz title (e.g., "Chapter 3 Reading Quiz")
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload PDF">
    Upload your quiz PDF
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set Dates">
    Set optional publish and due dates
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/alaynaai/images/teacher/use-cases/quiz-setup.png" alt="Quiz assignment setup" />
</Frame>

### 2. AI Extracts Questions

GradingPal automatically:

1. Analyzes your quiz document
2. Identifies and numbers each question
3. Detects question types (multiple choice, short answer, etc.)
4. Pulls point values from your document

Processing typically takes 30 seconds to 1 minute.

### 3. Review Question Outline

Verify that questions were extracted correctly:

* All questions appear in order
* Question text is complete
* Question types are accurate

Make corrections if needed:

* Edit question text
* Change question types
* Add or remove questions

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/alaynaai/images/teacher/use-cases/quiz-outline.png" alt="Quiz outline review" />
</Frame>

### 4. Configure Question Rubrics

For each question, review the auto-generated rubric:

**Multiple Choice / True-False:**

* Default: Correct (full points) / Incorrect (0 points)
* No changes usually needed

**Short Answer:**

* Add the correct answer for better grading accuracy
* Configure partial credit if applicable

**Extended Response:**

* Review the multi-criteria rubric
* Adjust criteria and point allocations

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/alaynaai/images/teacher/use-cases/quiz-rubric.png" alt="Quiz rubric configuration" />
</Frame>

### 5. Add Answer Keys

For best results, add correct answers:

1. Click on a question's rubric
2. Enter the correct answer
3. Include acceptable variations for short answer

**Example for short answer:**

> "Acceptable answers: mitochondria, the mitochondria, Mitochondria"

### 6. Upload Student Quizzes

Upload completed quizzes from:

* Device (scanned PDFs, photos)
* Google Drive
* Google Classroom

### 7. Review Grades

For each student quiz:

1. Review scores for each question
2. Check that multiple choice was graded correctly
3. Verify short answer interpretations
4. Adjust scores where needed

### 8. Return to Students

Return quizzes with scores and feedback when ready.

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## Question Types on Quizzes

GradingPal recognizes these question types:

| Type                  | How It's Graded                                   |
| --------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
| **Multiple Choice**   | Exact match to correct answer                     |
| **True/False**        | Exact match (T/F, True/False)                     |
| **Short Answer**      | Compared to answer key with some flexibility      |
| **Fill in the Blank** | Compared to correct answer(s)                     |
| **Matching**          | Points per correct pair                           |
| **Numerical**         | Compared to correct value (with tolerance if set) |

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## Tips for Quiz Grading

### Quick Setup

For simple quizzes:

1. Upload your quiz PDF
2. Review the outline (usually accurate for straightforward quizzes)
3. Add answer keys for each question
4. Approve and start grading

<Tip>
  Most quizzes can be set up in under 5 minutes.
</Tip>

### Answer Key Best Practices

**Multiple choice:**

* Just specify the correct letter: "B"

**True/False:**

* Accept variations: "True, T, true"

**Short answer:**

* List acceptable answers: "cell membrane, plasma membrane, the cell membrane"
* Include common misspellings if you'd accept them

**Numerical:**

* Specify the exact answer: "42"
* Set tolerance for calculations: "3.14 (accept 3.1-3.2)"

### Grading Scanned Quizzes

For handwritten quizzes that you scan:

* Use good lighting
* Ensure answers are clearly marked
* AI reads bubbled-in answers and written text
* Review carefully for hard-to-read handwriting

### Multiple Versions

If you have multiple quiz versions (A/B):

1. Create separate assignments for each version
2. Upload the corresponding version's PDF
3. Grade each version with its own answer key

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## Sample Quiz Setups

### Vocabulary Quiz (10 questions)

**Question types:**

* 5 matching (word to definition)
* 5 fill-in-the-blank sentences

**Point structure:**

* 1 point per question
* Total: 10 points

**Rubric setup:**

* Add correct matches
* List acceptable word forms (capitalized, lowercase)

### Reading Comprehension Quiz

**Question types:**

* 3 multiple choice
* 2 short answer
* 1 quote identification

**Point structure:**

* Multiple choice: 2 points each
* Short answer: 3 points each
* Quote identification: 4 points
* Total: 16 points

### Science Concept Quiz

**Question types:**

* 5 true/false
* 3 short answer
* 2 diagram labeling

**Point structure:**

* True/false: 1 point each
* Short answer: 2 points each
* Diagram: 3 points each
* Total: 17 points

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## Quiz vs. Other Assignment Types

| Use Case                        | Recommended Type |
| ------------------------------- | ---------------- |
| Quick 10-question reading check | Quiz             |
| End-of-unit test with essay     | Exam             |
| Math problem solving            | Problem Set      |
| Single essay response           | Writing & Essays |
| Practice worksheet              | Worksheet        |
| Comprehensive midterm           | Exam             |

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## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Multiple Choice Not Grading Correctly">
    * Verify the answer key has the correct letter
    * Check that the question was detected as multiple choice
    * For scanned quizzes, ensure bubbles are clearly filled
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Short Answers Marked Wrong">
    If a correct answer was marked wrong:

    * Check the answer key includes that variation
    * Add the missing acceptable answer
    * Adjust the score manually for this submission
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Processing Takes Too Long">
    For quizzes with many questions or complex formatting:

    * Processing may take up to 2 minutes
    * If it fails, check that the PDF is readable
    * Try re-uploading if issues persist
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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## Related Articles

* [Set Up Structured Assignments](/teacher/grade-your-assignment/setup-structured-assignments)
* [Select Assignment Type](/teacher/grade-your-assignment/select-assignment-type)
* [Review AI Scores & Feedback](/teacher/grades-and-feedback/review-ai-scores-feedback)
* [Grade Worksheets](/teacher/use-cases/grade-worksheets)