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Gradescope is an online platform for grading exams and homework. For each problem, you will be able to see clearly which rubric items your solution satisfied and any additional comments the grader has for you.
Two important notes:
- Homework assignments will still be graded by members of the Math 52 instructional team. You are not being graded by an electronic system.
- In-person exams would be given on paper and the instructional team would upload them to Gradescope. The instruction team will scan and upload the exams to gradescope, and your grade will be released there (so students are only responsible for uploading homework, not exams).
How do I get an account?
Students registered for the course at the end of the first weekend should receive an email to sign up for Gradescope. Otherwise, please contact the
instructor starting the morning of October 3.
How do I actually upload my homework?
For each homework assignment, you must
- Produce a legible PDF of your complete solutions to each problem. Make sure your problems are clearly labeled!
- Upload the PDF to Gradescope by the deadline (11 AM on Wednesday mornings)
- Select the page(s) that contain the solution to each of the assigned problems. Note: Failure to do this finalizing step will mean that some or all of your problems will not be graded! Once you submit a regrade request due to a problem tagged incorrectly, there will be a 50% penalty for that problem. This policy is in effect starting with Homework #2.
An example of the PDF submission process is depicted in this video.
Note: It is also possible to choose to take a picture of each question and upload each question individually, though this is less recommended.
Gradescope has its own mobile app for submitting homework (though the website still the only way to view feedback and submit online/timed assignments).
How do I produce a PDF of my homework?
This does not mean you have to do your homework on a computer. It just means you have to scan your handwritten work and create a PDF. The first thing to be aware of is that the scan will come out much better if you write in a darker pencil or pen.
To actually scan your homework, there are a number of mobile/tablet apps for various platforms recommended by Gradescope that will allow you to turn photos into multi-page PDFs. Note: GeniusScan is also available for iPhone and some may find it preferrable to Scannable.
Alternatively, there are traditional scanners in many (theoretically all) computer clusters in campus residences and many (theoretically all) campus libraries. Contact the Residential Computing help desk for details.
MOST IMPORTANT POINT: Make sure to preview your scan before you upload it to Gradescope! You want to make sure that every bit of work is visible and readable so that the graders can provide accurate feedback on your solutions.
What if I notice an error in my solution or forgot a page of my homework when I submitted it?
If the deadline has not passed, you can resubmit your homework. Simply go to Gradescope and click on the relevant assignment to view your submission. In the bottom right hand corner of your browser, you should see a "resubmit" button. This will allow you to update your submission to correct the error you noticed. Only your final submission will be graded.
Important note: Choosing to resubmit your assignment will completely erase your current submission, meaning you will have to reupload your entire solution again. Gradescope does not currently allow you to just update a single question.
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