A practical workflow for moving from paper scripts to marked results.

Before scanning, make sure each student script is easy to process and identify. A little preparation up front helps the rest of the workflow stay smooth.

• Use a clear cover page or front sheet for each student.
• Remove staples and anything that could affect scanning.
• Keep page order consistent across the whole batch.

Create one clean PDF for the batch so the uploaded files are easy to read and process. GradeDrive works best when handwriting and page edges are captured clearly.

• Aim for readable, full-page scans with no cropped edges.
• Use one PDF per batch of submissions where possible.
• Check a few pages before uploading the whole set.

Create an assessment, add the mark scheme, and upload your student submissions. GradeDrive keeps the assessment context together so marking starts from the right source files.

• Set up the assessment once and reuse that context for all submissions.
• Upload the mark scheme before queuing marking.
• Add student PDFs in bulk to save time.

If you upload a bundled scan, GradeDrive can identify cover pages and split the file into individual submissions. That reduces manual sorting before marking begins.

• Auto-splitting helps turn one scan into separate student records.
• You can review the organised submissions before continuing.
• Everything stays attached to the same assessment.

Open each submission, work through the marked responses, and make any teacher-led adjustments you need. The review flow is designed to keep decisions quick and consistent.

• Move through submissions with a focused review interface.
• Check scores, comments, and extracted content together.
• Keep the final judgement with the teacher before results go out.

When marking is complete, export the results you need and share feedback with confidence. GradeDrive keeps the workflow traceable from upload to final output.

• Download CSV exports for reporting and record keeping.
• Use the final marks and feedback to support return-to-student workflows.
• Keep future assessments easier by repeating the same process.