Getting Started with Grading in ThinkCERCA

Grading in ThinkCERCA is designed to be fast, flexible, and aligned with the skills students build through close reading and writing. Whether you are reviewing multiple-choice responses or evaluating written arguments, the platform offers clear tools that put you in control of scoring and feedback.

Teachers can easily reset multiple-choice answers, adjust assignment scores, or use our built-in rubric and QuickScore options to provide meaningful evaluation. These tools help you maintain accuracy, support student growth, and align grading with your classroom expectations.

Below is an overview of the key grading actions you can take:

Rubric Score: Grade or Provide Feedback on Writing Lessons

Use the Rubric Score to provide consistent, standards-aligned feedback. In addition to providing input on your students' writing overall, you may include additional, specific comments on each component of the rubric. As in the Quick Score method, you may also assign each student a personal growth focus.

Click Path: Grade or Provide Feedback on Writing Lessons - Rubric Score

Grading with QuickScore

Use the Quick Score to quickly and easily give students feedback on their writing. You may provide feedback and assign a personal growth focus to help students determine where they should concentrate their efforts on their next assignments. You can score assignments on a 4-point or 5-point scale with Quick Score.

Click Path: Grade or Provide Feedback on Writing Lessons - Quick Score

Reset Multiple Choice Answers on an Assignment

If a student needs another chance or you want to clear previous attempts, you can reset their multiple-choice responses at any time.

Click Path: Delete or Reset an Assignment for Students

Change the Score of an Assignment

You can manually adjust a score to correct errors, reflect additional work, or align with your grading policy.

Click Path: Change the Score of an Assignment

Together, these tools give you flexibility in how you assess student progress while ensuring feedback remains meaningful, targeted, and easy to manage. In the sections that follow, you’ll learn how to use each method step by step.