How Automatic Essay Grading Works
From creating a class to getting complete assessment results — it only takes 4 simple steps. No complicated process, no technical expertise needed.
Create Class & Add Students
Create a new class in the ESAO dashboard, then add students one by one or bulk import via Excel.
- Create class with course name
- Add students manually or import via Excel (.xlsx)
- Manage multiple classes from one dashboard
Create Exam with Grading Rubric
Compose essay questions, set grading rubrics, and enter answer keys as AI reference.
- Write essay questions with rich text format
- Set grading rubrics and score weights per question
- Enter answer keys — AI will validate automatically
- Or upload reference materials — AI will auto-generate question drafts
- Set security token for exam access
Students Take Exam Online
Share the exam token with students. They take it online with auto-save that keeps answers safe.
- Students enter token for exam access
- Clean and easy-to-use exam interface
- Automatic auto-save — answers safe even if browser closes
- Supports image/document attachments
AI Auto-Grading & Review Results
AI grades all answers in seconds. Review results, adjust if needed, and export to Excel.
- AI grades based on rubrics and answer keys
- Each answer gets score + feedback reasoning
- Lecturers can review, edit scores, and add notes
- Export all grades to Excel in 1 click
Common Questions
How long does grading take?
AI grades all answers in seconds. For a class with 30 students and 5 essay questions, it takes less than 2 minutes.
Is AI grading accurate?
Yes. AI grades based on rubrics and answer keys you set. Lecturers can always review and adjust grades if needed.
Is ESAO free?
Yes, all ESAO features can be used for free by the STT-NF academic community.
Ready to Use ESAO?
Sign in with your lecturer account, create a class, and let AI help grade your essays.
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