Expert-graded Assessments

Expert-graded assessments let learners submit written work and files for a person to review. You define the task, choose the experts, and set the grading rules.

For learners to assess one another using shared criteria, use Peer-graded Assessments.

Create the assessment

1. In Course Builder, add an Expert-graded assessment.
2. Open it and enter a title, annotation, and task instructions.
3. Attach any reference material learners need.
4. Choose Add experts, select the reviewers, and confirm the selection.
5. Choose a score out of 100 or pass/fail grading. Set the passing score when using points.
6. Set the completion period and number of attempts, then save.

Keep the assessment in your simple course list, or connect its pass and fail routes in a branching course.

What learners see

Learners first see the task and its rules. After starting, they can write their response, attach evidence, and send their work for review. Their submission then shows that it is waiting for a grade.

The completion period starts when the learner starts the assessment. The attempt limit controls how many submissions they can make.

Review and grade submissions

1. Open the assessment's submissions page.
2. Open a submission waiting for review.
3. Read the learner's response and review the attached files.
4. Enter the score or pass/fail result and write feedback. You can attach a file with your response.
5. Select Submit Grade.

The learner sees the result and your feedback in the course. When further attempts are available, they can use the feedback to submit again.

Expert grading and peer grading

Both support written responses and attached evidence. The names describe who grades the work.