Canvas Quiz Auto-Grader

Automatically grades Canvas quiz essays using an answer key with Levenshtein distance matching

Transform hours of manual grading into minutes with Canvas Quiz Auto-Grader – the intelligent grading assistant for Canvas LMS instructors. 🎯 KEY FEATURES ✓ Smart Auto-Grading: Uses advanced fuzzy matching to grade short-answer responses, tolerating minor spelling errors and variations ✓ Customizable Answer Keys: Create unlimited presets for different quizzes and exams ✓ Visual Preset Editor: No coding required – build answer keys through an easy-to-use interface ✓ Review Panel: Review every score before submitting to ensure accuracy and fairness ✓ Batch Processing: Automatically move to the next student and continue grading ✓ Extra Credit Support: Award bonus points above the maximum when deserved ✓ Import/Export: Share answer keys with colleagues instantly ✓ Multi-Part Questions: Automatically divides points across multiple correct answers ⚡ HOW IT WORKS 1. Create an answer key preset with your quiz questions and correct answers 2. Navigate to Canvas SpeedGrader 3. Select your preset and click "Auto-Grade" 4. Review suggested scores in the floating panel 5. Accept, modify, or override any score 6. Submit grades to Canvas with one click 7. Automatically move to the next student 📊 PERFECT FOR • Anatomy & Physiology instructors grading fill-in-the-blank quizzes • Biology teachers with labeling exercises • Any subject with short-answer assessments • TAs and instructors who need to grade efficiently • Departments wanting consistent grading across sections 🔒 PRIVACY & SECURITY • All data stored locally in your browser • No external servers or data collection • No student information leaves your computer • Open source code you can inspect • Only works on Canvas SpeedGrader pages 💡 INTELLIGENT MATCHING The grading algorithm uses Levenshtein distance to handle: • Minor spelling errors (1-2 characters off) • Case variations (uppercase/lowercase) • Extra punctuation or spacing • Common abbreviations You maintain full control – review every score before it's submitted to Canvas. 🎓 TRUSTED BY EDUCATORS Developed by teaching assistants who understand the pain of grading hundreds of short-answer questions. This tool has saved countless hours while maintaining grading accuracy and fairness. 📚 GETTING STARTED 1. Install the extension 2. Click the extension icon 3. Create your first answer key preset in the "Create/Edit" tab 4. Head to Canvas SpeedGrader and start saving time! Full documentation, video tutorials, and support available on our website. --- SUPPORT & FEEDBACK Having issues or want to suggest a feature? Click the extension icon and use the feedback button, or visit our support page. This extension is actively maintained and regularly updated based on user feedback. --- Note: This is a third-party tool not affiliated with Instructure or Canvas LMS. Requires instructor access to Canvas SpeedGrader.