> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.timelygrader.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.timelygrader.ai/canvas-support-articles/assignments/grade-submissions.md).

# How to Grade Submissions with TimelyGrader

Review and confirm grades and feedback in the grading view.

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Once submissions finish processing, review TimelyGrader’s suggested grades and feedback, then make the final decisions yourself.

## Steps

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### Open the grading view

Open the assignment and click **Manage Submissions**, or **Start Reviewing** to begin with the first submission ready for grading.

{% hint style="success" %} <img src="https://3711328535-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FVTk0635Lo8R5owJx3bPK%2Fuploads%2Fms2lmbcFJs7XOGunUDRn%2Fhugo-head.svg?alt=media" alt="Hugo" data-size="line"> **Hugo’s tip:** Need to bring submissions in first? See [Importing or Uploading Submissions](/canvas-support-articles/assignments/import-submissions.md).
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/655ce9ef982243b960228317/6a6b899988f0649167a7e11e_cadb1a81.png" alt="The Manage Submissions page" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
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{% step %}

### Select grades

The grading view opens on the first submission ready for grading, with the rubric in the right sidebar. Select a criterion to see TimelyGrader’s suggested grade, the reasoning behind it, and highlighted annotations on the submission.

Enter a grade by selecting a rating level or typing points in the **Pts** field. To apply suggestions in bulk, click **Accept Suggestions** at any time; it only fills criteria you haven’t graded yet.

<figure><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/655ce9ef982243b960228317/6a6b8aa1829a6af612efa929_47f7c41b.jpeg" alt="A criterion’s suggested grade, reasoning and annotations"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="success" %} <img src="https://3711328535-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FVTk0635Lo8R5owJx3bPK%2Fuploads%2Fms2lmbcFJs7XOGunUDRn%2Fhugo-head.svg?alt=media" alt="Hugo" data-size="line"> **Hugo’s tip:** Use the **Progress** dropdown to jump to a specific submission.
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/655ce9ef982243b960228317/6a6b899a88f0649167a7e127_848bee9b.png" alt="Selecting a rating and the Accept Suggestions button" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="success" %} <img src="https://3711328535-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FVTk0635Lo8R5owJx3bPK%2Fuploads%2Fms2lmbcFJs7XOGunUDRn%2Fhugo-head.svg?alt=media" alt="Hugo" data-size="line"> **Hugo’s tip:** If a score falls between two rating levels, type a custom score. Decimals work.
{% endhint %}
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### Review and revise feedback

Switch to the feedback tab at the top of the right sidebar. A red dot means there is feedback you haven’t viewed. Selecting a feedback item highlights the annotations it refers to.

Click into any feedback box to edit it. Changes save automatically when you click away.

<figure><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/655ce9ef982243b960228317/6a6b899988f0649167a7e121_1ae155f9.png" alt="The feedback tab with its unviewed indicator" width="188"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/655ce9ef982243b960228317/6a6b899a88f0649167a7e12e_cb988be3.png" alt="Suggested feedback in the feedback tab" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="success" %} <img src="https://3711328535-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FVTk0635Lo8R5owJx3bPK%2Fuploads%2Fms2lmbcFJs7XOGunUDRn%2Fhugo-head.svg?alt=media" alt="Hugo" data-size="line"> **Hugo’s tip:** The default structure is Rubric-Based Feedback, with one item per criterion. You can change the structure in **Feedback Settings**; see [Advanced: Customizing Feedback](/canvas-support-articles/assignments/customizing-feedback.md). What the feedback says follows the grading rationale, so to change its content, adjust **Grading Settings** first.
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/655ce9ef982243b960228317/6a6b899a88f0649167a7e131_81b1297c.png" alt="Editing a feedback box" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Confirm grades and feedback

When every criterion is graded and the feedback reviewed, click **Confirm & Continue** to move to the next submission. Repeat until you are done.

{% hint style="warning" %}
Confirming does not automatically release grades and feedback to the student. For that you will need to push the grades back.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="info" %}
You can leave the grading view at any time. Confirmed grades and feedback are saved, and you can review or edit them later from **Manage Submissions**.
{% endhint %}
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

## Related articles

* [Pushing Grades & Feedback Back to Canvas](/canvas-support-articles/assignments/push-grades-to-canvas.md)
* [Regeneration for More Accurate Feedback](/canvas-support-articles/assignments/regeneration.md)
* [Advanced: Customizing Feedback](/canvas-support-articles/assignments/customizing-feedback.md)