Curriculate
Free for all teachers

Grade a stack of papers in minutes, not hours

AI-powered grading that reads handwriting, follows your rubric, and writes personalized feedback in the voice you choose. No sign-up required.

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Student essay uploaded

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Rubric detected

5-point scale: Thesis, Evidence, Analysis, Organization, Conventions

AI Feedback — Encouraging Coach

Score: 4/5

Strong thesis with clear argumentation. Your evidence selections are well-chosen — especially the primary source connection in paragraph 2...

GRADE
B+

Actual grading interface — try it yourself

11
Feedback voices
GPT-5.4
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For every teacher
30s
Per paper avg.

See it in action

Watch a real grading session — from photo to feedback in seconds.

Everything you need to grade smarter

Built by a teacher who spent too many Sunday nights grading essays.

Photo-first workflow

Snap a photo of student work — handwritten or typed. The AI reads it instantly and starts grading.

11 feedback voices

From encouraging coach to rigorous academic — pick the tone that fits your classroom culture.

Sticky rubric detection

Paste or describe your rubric once. The AI remembers it across every paper in the session.

Grade a stack in minutes

What used to take an evening now takes a coffee break. Consistent, detailed feedback every time.

Session summaries

After grading a set of papers, get a bird's-eye view of class performance and common misconceptions.

No sign-up required

Start grading immediately. No account, no paywall, no credit card. Just open the tool and go.

Feedback Voices

Your voice. Your classroom culture.

Choose how the AI speaks to your students. From warm encouragement to rigorous academic critique — every teacher has a style, and now your AI grader matches it.

Encouraging CoachWarm MentorConstructive CriticSocratic GuideRigorous AcademicPeer ReviewerGrowth MindsetStandards-BasedConversationalDirect & ClearNarrative Feedback
Encouraging Coach

"Great start with your thesis! Your evidence in paragraph 2 is particularly strong. Let's work on connecting your analysis back to the main argument more consistently..."

Rigorous Academic

"The thesis presents a defensible claim, though it lacks specificity. Evidence selection is appropriate; however, the analytical framework requires strengthening in paragraphs 3-4..."

How it works

From photo to feedback in four steps. No setup, no training, no learning curve.

1

Open the grading tool

No login needed. Just open the page and you're ready to grade.

2

Snap or upload student work

Take a photo or upload an image of any student submission — handwritten or digital.

3

Set your rubric & voice

Describe your expectations or paste a rubric. Choose from 11 feedback voices.

4

Get instant feedback

AI reads the work, evaluates against your rubric, and generates detailed, personalized feedback.

Built for real classrooms

Whether you teach kindergarten or AP, the AI adapts to your standards and your students.

Essays & written responses

Grade persuasive essays, short answers, lab reports, and any extended writing assignment.

Handwritten work

Snap a photo of worksheets, journal entries, or exit tickets. AI reads handwriting accurately.

Whole-class sets

Grade an entire stack in one session. Get a summary of class trends and common errors.

Formative checks

Quick feedback on daily work without spending your evening on it.

Standards-aligned rubrics

Align feedback to Common Core, NGSS, state standards, or your own custom rubric.

Substitute & cover lessons

Give subs a grading tool so student work doesn't pile up while you're out.

Frequently asked questions

Stop spending your evenings grading.

Join thousands of teachers who are grading smarter with AI — personalized feedback, consistent rubric alignment, and hours of time saved every week.