How To Use StarGrader

This tutorial walks you through the complete process of grading assignments with StarGrader:

• How to upload student assignments in PDF, Word, or image formats
• Setting up grading criteria and custom rubrics
• Reviewing AI-generated feedback with criterion-level scores
• Making manual adjustments when needed
• Exporting grades to Canvas, Blackboard, or Google Classroom

Key stat: StarGrader processes a batch of 30 student essays in the time it typically takes to manually grade 2–3, while maintaining consistent rubric alignment across every submission.

This tutorial shows you how to use StarGrader to create high-quality assignments and exams:

• Generating assignment prompts aligned to your curriculum and learning objectives
• Creating exams with varied question types including short-answer, essay, and multiple-choice
• Customizing difficulty levels for different student populations
• Adding your own personal touch to AI-generated content
• Saving reusable templates for future semesters

Key stat: Teachers who use AI-assisted exam creation report spending 70% less time on assignment preparation while maintaining the same academic rigor and alignment to course standards.

This tutorial guides you through creating effective rubrics with StarGrader:

• Setting up criteria categories and weighted point values
• Defining performance levels for each criterion with clear descriptors
• Creating reusable rubric templates across courses and semesters
• Sharing rubrics with students for grading transparency
• Using AI to generate rubric language from assignment prompts

Key stat: Well-defined rubrics improve grading consistency by up to 40% and are the single most important factor in producing reliable AI-generated feedback, according to educational assessment research.