Quick Start Guide

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🚀 Get Started in 5 Minutes

Follow this quick guide to set up GradingPal and start grading with AI.

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For Teachers

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Step 1: Create Your Account

1. Go to app.gradingpal.ai/signup/teacher
2. Sign up with Google or email
3. Complete your teacher profile
4. Answer the onboarding questionnaire

Detailed Guide

See the complete account creation process with screenshots.

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Step 2: Choose Your Workflow

GradingPal offers three flexible approaches:

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Step 3: Create Your First Class

1. Click “Create New Class”
2. Enter class name and details
3. Note your class code (e.g., QQ8F5H)
4. Add students using your preferred method

Class Setup Guide

Learn how to create classes and manage student rosters.

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Step 4: Create Your First Assignment

1. Click “New Assignment”
2. Choose assignment type (Essay, Quiz, Video)
3. Create or select a rubric
4. Configure feedback settings
5. Publish to students

Assignment Guides

Learn to create different types of assignments with AI grading.

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For Students

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Step 1: Join Your Class

Option A: Use Course Code

1. Go to app.gradingpal.ai/signup/student
2. Sign up with Google or email
3. Enter your teacher’s course code
4. You’re enrolled!

Option B: Use Invite Link

1. Click the invite link from your teacher
2. Sign up with Google or email
3. You’re automatically enrolled

Student Signup Guide

Complete guide to joining classes and creating accounts.

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Step 2: Submit Your Work

1. Log in to GradingPal
2. Find your assignment
3. Upload your file (PDF, DOCX, video)
4. Click “Submit”
5. Wait for AI feedback!

Submission Guide

Learn how to submit different types of assignments.

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🎥 Prefer Video Learning?

Video Tutorial Series

Watch our complete 7-video tutorial series (~35 minutes).

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💡 Pro Tips

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For Teachers

• Start with Teacher-Only Mode to test GradingPal with sample submissions
• Use AI to generate rubrics for faster setup
• Enable resubmissions to let students learn from feedback
• Connect Google Classroom if you’re already using it

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For Students

• Use your school email if you have one
• Submit in supported formats (PDF, DOCX, video files)
• Read feedback thoroughly to improve your work
• Ask your teacher if you have questions

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🆘 Need Help?

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What’s Next?

Once you’re set up, explore these advanced features:

• Duplicate assignments across classes
• Reuse rubrics from your library
• Sync grades with Google Classroom
• Grade video assignments with timestamps