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.