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GradeWise Assessments

The AI Quiz & Assessment System

GradeWise's AI creates rigorous, standards-aligned quizzes with targeted wrong-answer explanations — so every missed question becomes a learning moment

From Idea to Graded Assessment in Under 60 Seconds

9
Activity Types
217+
Questions Generated
AP-Level
Rigor
Instant
Grading
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The Challenge

The Assessment Creation Bottleneck

Writing good multiple-choice questions is one of the hardest things teachers do.

  • Each question needs plausible distractors that test specific misconceptions
  • Creating a 10-question quiz from scratch takes 1–2 hours
  • Finding quality premade assessments that match YOUR curriculum is nearly impossible
  • Most question banks are shallow — students Google the answers in seconds
  • Writing good wrong-answer explanations doubles the creation time
What if AI could generate a rigorous quiz in under 60 seconds — using your own source material?
10
questions per quiz
×
4
plausible distractors each
×
1–2 hrs
of careful writing
=
60 sec
with GradeWise AI
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How It Works

Your AI Teaching Assistant

The AI writes the quiz. You review and refine. Students learn.

  • Teacher provides: topic, difficulty level, number of questions
  • Optional: paste source text, documents, readings for context-specific questions
  • AI understands your curriculum — generates questions aligned to standards
  • Not random trivia — questions test real comprehension and analytical thinking
  • Built-in quality constraints: balanced answer positions, similar-length options, no “obviously wrong” choices
The workflow: AI drafts → Teacher reviews → Edit any question → Assign to sections → Students take it → Instant grading with explanations.

Standards-Aligned

Questions map to AP, Common Core, or custom learning objectives you specify.

Source-Aware

Paste a reading passage and AI generates questions directly from that material — not generic filler.

Fully Editable

Every AI-generated question can be edited, reordered, or replaced before assignment.

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Activity Types

One Platform. Nine Assessment Types.

All created from one interface. All graded from one dashboard.

Multiple Choice Quiz

AI-generated with targeted explanations for every option

Matching Exercise

Term/definition pairs, auto-graded instantly

Worksheet

Short & long answer with AI grading

Essay

Custom rubrics, manual or AI-assisted grading

Flashcards

Spaced repetition study tool for vocabulary mastery

Proposal

Structured forms with approval workflow

📄

Document

Content distribution & annotation

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Reading Assignment

Comprehension checks with guided reading

💬

Writing Coach

Real-time AI writing feedback as students compose

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Teacher Workflow

Create a Quiz in 3 Steps

Enter a topic. Set the difficulty. Let AI do the heavy lifting.

1 Enter Topic + Source Material

Type your topic or paste source text (readings, passages, notes). The AI uses your material to create context-specific questions.

2 Set Difficulty & Parameters

Choose difficulty level, number of questions, and point values. The AI calibrates rigor accordingly.

3 Review & Assign

AI generates questions instantly. Review, edit any question, then assign to one or more sections.

Create AI Quiz
Topic
Rhetorical Situation — AP Language
Difficulty
AP Level
Questions
10
Source Material (Optional)
Paste your unit readings, passages, or notes here for context-specific questions...
Points Per Question
2
Time Limit
20 minutes
Assign to Sections
AP Lang P2
AP Lang P3
AP Lang P5
Generate Quiz with AI
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Quality By Design

AI Questions That Actually Test Understanding

These aren't Google-it questions. They're think-about-it questions.

  • Every distractor tests a SPECIFIC misconception — not random wrong answers
  • All 4 options are similar length and specificity
  • Correct answer position distributed evenly (no letter-clustering)
  • Same grammatical structure across all options
  • No “obviously absurd” choices that students eliminate without thinking
  • Explanations generated for every question — not just “B is correct” but WHY

Misconception Targeting

Each wrong answer maps to a real analytical error students make — correlation vs. causation, oversimplification, misidentification of evidence type.

Balanced Construction

Options match in length, grammatical form, and specificity. No “all of the above” shortcuts.

Full Explanations

Every question includes rationale for the correct answer AND why each distractor is wrong.

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Real Example

AP Language: Rhetorical Analysis

Question 3 of 10 • 2 points
A political candidate writes an open letter stating: “While my opponent claims that tax cuts stimulate economic growth, this oversimplified view ignores how targeted public investment in infrastructure creates sustainable job markets and long-term prosperity.” Which of the following best describes the rhetorical function of this claim?
A)
It presents an unqualified assertion that completely dismisses the opponent's position without engaging with its underlying economic reasoning or evidence
B)
It qualifies the opponent's claim by acknowledging its partial validity while introducing a more nuanced counterargument supported by specific economic mechanisms
C)
It establishes a primary thesis statement that will be defended throughout the remainder of the open letter using accumulated statistical evidence
D)
It provides statistical evidence to refute the opponent's claim about tax policy by citing specific data from peer-reviewed economic research studies
Explanation — CLE-1.C (Qualify a Claim)

This question targets the skill of qualifying a claim. The candidate's statement acknowledges the opponent's position (“my opponent claims”) before introducing complexity through qualification (“this oversimplified view ignores”) and presenting a more nuanced alternative. Option A mischaracterizes the statement as an unqualified dismissal, when the candidate actually engages with the opponent's reasoning. Option C confuses a qualifying counterargument with a thesis statement. Option D incorrectly identifies rhetorical analysis as statistical evidence — no data is cited in the passage.

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Real Example

AP Language: Evidence Analysis

Question 7 of 10 • 2 points
In an essay arguing for increased arts funding in schools, a writer includes: “A longitudinal study by the National Endowment for the Arts found that students with high arts involvement were three times more likely to earn a bachelor's degree and twice as likely to volunteer in their communities.” Which description best characterizes this evidence?
A)
Anecdotal evidence drawn from individual student experiences that illustrates the personal benefits of arts education through specific narrative examples
B)
Statistical evidence from a credible institutional source establishing correlations between arts involvement and measurable educational and civic outcomes
C)
Logical reasoning that draws necessary conclusions about the causal relationships between arts education and improved academic performance metrics
D)
Expert testimony from educational researchers who have directly observed and documented the transformative effects of arts programs on student achievement
Explanation — Evidence Identification

Option B correctly identifies this as statistical evidence from a credible source (the NEA) showing correlations between arts involvement and educational/civic outcomes. Option A misidentifies quantitative research as anecdotal evidence — the passage cites a longitudinal study, not personal stories. Option C overstates the evidence: the study establishes correlation, not causation (a critical analytical distinction). Option D confuses institutional research data with expert testimony — the NEA is cited for its study results, not for expert opinion.

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Real Example

AP US History: Constitutional Analysis

Question 5 of 10 • 2 points
The Fourteenth Amendment (1868) states that “all persons born or naturalized in the United States… are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.” Which of the following best describes how this amendment challenged the reasoning established in the Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857) decision?
A)
It granted formerly enslaved people the right to vote in federal elections, directly overturning the political exclusion that the Dred Scott decision had reinforced
B)
It abolished the institution of slavery throughout the United States, thereby eliminating the legal framework upon which the Dred Scott ruling had depended
C)
It established birthright citizenship regardless of race, directly contradicting the Court's ruling that people of African descent could not be citizens of the United States
D)
It required states to provide equal protection under law to all residents, establishing a new standard of judicial review for cases involving racial discrimination
Explanation — Constitutional Amendments & Dred Scott

Option C is correct: the Fourteenth Amendment's Citizenship Clause established birthright citizenship regardless of race, directly contradicting Dred Scott's central holding that people of African descent could not be U.S. citizens. Option A confuses the Fourteenth with the Fifteenth Amendment (voting rights). Option B describes the Thirteenth Amendment (abolishing slavery), not the Fourteenth. Option D describes the Equal Protection Clause — which IS part of the Fourteenth Amendment, but it addresses legal protection, not the citizenship question that Dred Scott specifically decided.

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Key Differentiator

Every Wrong Answer Is a Teaching Moment

Students learn more from explained wrong answers than unmarked right ones.

  • Students don't just see “Incorrect” — they see WHY their specific answer was wrong
  • Each distractor explanation addresses the specific misconception it tests
  • The correct answer comes with full rationale, not just “B is correct”
  • Wrong-answer feedback identifies the analytical error: correlation vs. causation, misidentification, oversimplification
  • Review mode lets students study every question after submission
The research: Students who receive targeted wrong-answer explanations show significantly higher retention and transfer of learning than those who only see correct answers.
When a Student Selects Option A:
A) Anecdotal evidence drawn from individual student experiences...
Why This Is Wrong
This misidentifies a longitudinal research study as anecdotal evidence. The passage cites specific statistics (“three times more likely”), not personal narratives. Learning to distinguish between quantitative data and anecdotes is a key evidence-analysis skill.
B) Statistical evidence from a credible institutional source...
Correct Answer
The NEA study uses quantitative data (longitudinal research, statistical comparisons) from a credible institutional source to establish correlations — the textbook definition of statistical evidence.
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Activity Type

Term Mastery Through Matching

AI generates both terms and definitions. Auto-graded instantly.

Matching — Literary Devices
Metaphor
A direct comparison between two unlike things without using “like” or “as”
Alliteration
The repetition of the same beginning consonant sound in a series of words
Personification
Giving human qualities, emotions, or abilities to non-human objects or concepts
Imagery
Vivid descriptive language that appeals to the five senses
Hyperbole
An extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or dramatic effect

Drag-and-Drop Interface

Students drag terms to their definitions. Definitions are randomized on each attempt.

Instant Scoring

Results appear immediately on submission. Students see which pairs they matched correctly.

AI-Generated or Manual

Let AI generate term-definition pairs from your topic, or create them yourself. Mix both.

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Activity Type

Short Answer That Grades Itself

The depth of essay feedback, applied to everyday classwork.

  • Teacher creates open-ended questions — no answer keys needed
  • Students write paragraph-length responses
  • AI reads each answer with full reasoning (Claude Sonnet)
  • Per-question scoring with specific feedback
  • Overall strengths and areas for improvement
  • Teacher can review and adjust any AI-assigned grade
Why this matters: Open-response questions test deeper understanding than multiple choice. AI grading makes them practical for daily use — not just exams.
Worksheet — AI Grading Results
Question 1
“Explain how Napoleon uses propaganda to maintain power in Animal Farm.”
8/10 AI Score
Strong identification of Squealer's role and the rewriting of commandments. Consider also addressing how Napoleon controls information flow through limiting education.
Question 2
“Compare Snowball and Napoleon's leadership styles.”
6/10 AI Score
Good start comparing their approaches to the windmill. To strengthen: provide textual evidence and address their differing relationships with the other animals.
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Configuration

Flexible for Every Classroom Need

Fine-grained controls for timing, security, retakes, and grading — all from one settings panel.

Time Limits

Set a countdown timer. Students see time remaining as they work.

Availability Windows

Schedule open/close dates. Quizzes auto-lock when the window closes.

Multiple Attempts

Allow retakes with configurable max attempts. Best or latest score kept.

Late Submissions

Accept late work with automatic penalty percentage applied to the score.

Lockdown Mode

Fullscreen enforcement, tab-switch detection, and exit prevention for high-stakes tests.

Copy-Paste Prevention

Block paste events with optional teacher override password for accommodations.

Auto-Grade or Review

MC and matching auto-grade on submit. Worksheets and essays support teacher review.

Score Visibility

Control when students see scores and feedback — immediately, after close, or on release.

Multi-Section Assign

Assign one activity to multiple sections in a single click. Independent due dates per section.

Exam Center mode: For high-stakes assessments — combines lockdown, time limits, single attempt, and delayed score release into one preset configuration.
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The Exam Center

Two Levels of Lockdown

Every assessment doesn't need the same security. GradeWise gives you two tiers — choose the right level for the stakes.

Level 1: Built-In Lockdown

No Software Required

Browser-based proctoring that works on any device, instantly. No installation needed.

  • Fullscreen enforcement
  • Copy/paste blocking
  • Tab switch & focus-loss detection
  • DevTools & right-click blocking
  • Keystroke capture & cadence analysis
  • Real-time violation tracking
  • Live teacher monitor with writing peek
Best for: Formative quizzes, practice exams, regular assessments

Level 2: Safe Exam Browser

Maximum Security

Full OS-level lockdown via Safe Exam Browser (SEB) — the industry standard used by universities worldwide.

  • Everything in Level 1, plus:
  • OS-level app blocking (no switching to other apps)
  • Screenshot & screen recording blocked
  • macOS Assessment Mode (AAC) integration
  • Token-based authentication (no login in SEB)
  • Quit password protection
  • One-click SEB launch from student dashboard
Best for: Midterms, finals, AP practice exams, high-stakes summatives
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Exam Center

Build Multi-Component Exams

Combine different question types into a single proctored exam — just like a real test.

Exam Center
AP Lang Midterm Exam
Time Limit: 90 minutes
Total: 100 points
1
Multiple Choice — Rhetorical Analysis
20 questions · 40 points · Auto-graded
2
Matching — Literary Terms
15 pairs · 20 points · Auto-graded
3
Essay — Rhetorical Analysis
1 prompt · 40 points · AI + teacher grading
Lockdown: Level 2 (SEB) Auto-submit on 3 violations
Live Monitor
Watch students in real-time with writing peek
AI Grading
Essays graded by AI, reviewed by teacher
Grade Release
Hold or release scores on your schedule
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Teacher Dashboard

Know What Students Know —
And What They Don't

If 80% of students miss question 7, that's not a student problem — it's a teaching opportunity.

Completion Rates

See who's finished, who's in progress, and who hasn't started — all at a glance.

Question Analysis

Per-question difficulty breakdown. Identify questions that are too easy or too hard.

Grade Distribution

A/B/C/D/F breakdown with average score, time spent, and attempt tracking.

Problem Flagging

Automatic alerts for questions with unusually high or low correct-answer rates.

Assessment data should drive instruction. The dashboard makes it easy to see patterns and adjust your teaching in real time.

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By The Numbers

Built for Real Classrooms

Every question. Every explanation. Every distractor. Generated in seconds.

9
Activity types from one platform
217+
AI-generated questions
109
MC items with targeted explanations
65
Matching pairs for vocabulary mastery
AP-Level
Rigor validated by working teachers
Instant
Auto-grading on submission
A quiz that used to take 1–2 hours to write now takes under 60 seconds to generate — and comes with better distractors and more detailed explanations than most teachers have time to write by hand.
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Get Started

Create Your First AI Quiz in 60 Seconds

Pick a topic. Set the difficulty. Let AI do the heavy lifting.

You review. Students learn. Everyone wins.

No credit card
Free tier available
60 seconds
To generate your first quiz
Every question
Comes with full explanations