Determining how many submissions your students have left in Gradescope is crucial for effective course management. This guide provides clear steps to quickly access this information, ensuring you're always in the loop.
Accessing Submission Information in Gradescope
There isn't a single, readily displayed number showing the total remaining submissions for all students. Gradescope's design focuses on individual student progress. However, you can efficiently determine the submission status using these methods:
1. Checking Individual Student Submissions
This is the most straightforward approach. Navigate to your assignment and:
-
Browse the submission list: Review each student's submission status. You'll see if they've submitted, the number of submissions made, and if they have any remaining attempts. This method provides detailed, student-specific information.
-
Look for submission limits: When setting up an assignment, you specify the number of allowed submissions. Remember this number as you review the submissions.
2. Using the Gradescope Assignment Summary
While not a direct count of remaining submissions, the assignment summary provides valuable context.
-
Review the submission timeline: This gives you an overview of when submissions were made, highlighting potential issues with students reaching their submission limit.
-
Assess grading progress: Observing how many submissions have been graded indicates the overall participation and submission status.
3. Utilizing Filters and Sorting (for large classes)
For courses with many students, efficiently managing submission information becomes essential. Gradescope offers filtering and sorting capabilities:
-
Filter by submission status: Filter for students who haven't submitted, those who've used all their attempts, etc., to pinpoint students who need attention.
-
Sort by submission date or time: This can help you identify students who are approaching their submission deadline or have already exceeded the allowed attempts.
Proactive Strategies for Managing Submissions
To avoid last-minute submission issues:
-
Communicate clearly: Inform students about the submission limits and deadlines early on. Clear communication prevents confusion and last-minute rushes.
-
Set reasonable limits: Balance allowing sufficient revision opportunities with maintaining course structure. Too few submissions can be detrimental to learning, while too many can create grading burdens.
-
Monitor submission activity: Regularly check the submission status to identify potential problems and offer support to students.
By combining these methods and proactive strategies, you can effectively manage student submissions and maintain a well-organized Gradescope workflow. Remember, the lack of a single "remaining submissions" counter requires a slightly more hands-on approach, but the information is readily available within the platform.
