What is meant by Grading Features?
The term “grading functions” refers to software functions that are used for the assessment and performance feedback of users, particularly in learning, training or examination environments. They enable systematic, transparent and often automated grading based on defined assessment criteria. Grading functions are typically used in learning management systems (LMS), e-examination platforms, talent management systems or in the digital evaluation of examinations and tasks.
Typical software functions in the “Grading functions” area:
- Automatic assessment: Automatic allocation of points or grades for closed question types such as multiple choice, cloze or assignment tasks.
- Manual assessment: Possibility for teachers or examiners to individually assess and comment on open tasks (e.g. essays, free text).
- Assessment grid (rubrics): Use of predefined assessment criteria for standardized and comprehensible assessment.
- Weighting of tasks: Differentiated assessment of individual tasks or modules through weighting in the overall result.
- Grade tables and statistics: Aggregated evaluation of results to identify performance levels, distributions and averages.
- Feedback function: Detailed feedback on individual performances, including suggestions for improvement and learning tips.
- Grading scales: Support for different grading systems (e.g. 1-6, percentage grading, letter grading A-F).
- Export and reporting functions: Output of grade lists, certificates or detailed performance reports in various formats.
- Access control: Regulation of who can view, change or publish which assessments (e.g. students, teachers, admins).
- Grade entry: Entry of performance assessments for various types of examinations.
- Grade calculation: Automatic calculation of average grades and weighting of different performances.
- Grade scaling: Conversion between different grading systems (e.g. 1-6, 15-0 points, percentages).
- Performance trend analysis: Visualization of performance development over time.
- Feedback generation: Creation of individual feedback based on grades and performance.
- Report generation: Generation of certificates and performance overviews.
- Grade statistics: Calculation and presentation of performance distributions in classes or year groups.
- Competence grid integration: Linking of grades with defined competence levels.
- Parent-student portal: Provision of performance overviews for students and parents.
- Forecasting tool: Prediction of future performance based on previous grades.
Examples of “grading functions”:
- Automatic scoring: An online course automatically awards points for quiz questions passed and calculates the final grade.
- Assessment grid: A trainer uses an assessment grid to objectively assess practical tasks.
- Automated feedback reports: A company evaluates the results of an internal training course and generates individual feedback reports for employees.
- Creating a grade sheet: A university creates a grade sheet for an entire module with just a few clicks and exports the results as a PDF.
- Automatic grade display: An e-learning system shows participants the score they have received and suitable tips for improvement immediately after submitting an assignment.
- Feedback function: Informs students about their performance level and learning progress.
- Selection function: Supports decisions about promotion or school transfers.
- Motivational function: Should encourage pupils to perform better.
- Disciplinary function: Can be used as an instrument to control behavior.
- Socialization function: Conveys social performance norms and expectations.
- Allocation function: Influences the distribution of educational and career opportunities.