Mark and return an assignment

This article is for teachers.

In Classroom, you can give a numeric mark, leave comment-only feedback or do both. You can also return assignments without marks.

You can mark and return work from:

• The Student work page.
• The Classroom marking tool.
• The Marks page.

For instructions on the Marks page, go to View or update your student record.

For practice sets, learn how to mark a practice set assignment.

You can download marks for one assignment or for all assignments in a class.

Display assignments and import quiz marks

Display student assignments

Before viewing a student's assignment, you can see the status of student work, and the number of students in each category.

1. Go to classroom.google.com and click Sign in.

   Sign in with your Google Account. For example, [e-mail] or [e-mail]. Learn more.

2. Click the class.
3. At the top, click Classwork.
4. Select the assignment to display.
5. On the right, click the number over 'Turned in' or 'Assigned'. The Student work page is displayed.
   • Tip: You can only get to the Student work page when the number isn't '0' for both 'Turned in' and 'Assigned'.
6. On the Student work page, you see the number and names of students grouped by work status:
   • Assigned – Work that students have to hand in, including missing or unsubmitted work
   • Handed in – Work that students have handed in
   • Marked – Marked work that you've returned
   • Returned – Unmarked (non-marked) work that you've returned
   • (Optional) To see the students in a category, click Turned in, Assigned, Marked or Returned.
7. To check a student's submission, click on the assignment thumbnail.

Import marks from a Google Forms quiz

To turn on mark importing, ensure that a Forms quiz is the only attachment on an assignment. If you didn't turn on mark importing when you created the assignment, you can edit the assignment after the assignment is posted and completed by students. For details, go to Tips for using Forms quizzes.

1. Go to classroom.google.com and click Sign in.

   Sign in with your Google Account. For example, [e-mail] or [e-mail]. Learn more.

2. Click the class.
3. At the top, click Classwork.
4. Select the assignment to display.
5. On the right, click the number over 'Turned in' or 'Assigned'. The Student work page is displayed.
   • Tip: You can only get to the Student work page when the number isn't '0' for both 'Turned in' and 'Assigned'.
6. At the top right, click Import marks.
7. Click Import to confirm.
   The marks autofill next to the students' names.
   Note: Importing marks overwrites any marks already entered.
8. (Optional) To return marks, next to each student whose mark you want to return, tick the box and click Return.
   Students can see their mark in Classroom and Forms.

Enter, review or change marks

When you enter a mark, it syncs between the marking tool, the Marks page and the Student work page. As you mark assignments, you might notice that the work or mark status is colour coded:

• Red – Missing work.
• Green – Handed in work or draft mark.
• Black – Returned work.

Other colours are based on your class theme and don't indicate work or mark status.

Enter a mark on the Student work page

1. Go to classroom.google.com and click Sign in.

   Sign in with your Google Account. For example, [e-mail] or [e-mail]. Learn more.

2. Click the class.
3. At the top, click Classwork.
4. Select the assignment to display.
5. On the right, click the number over 'Turned in' or 'Assigned'. The Student work page is displayed.
   • Tip: You can only get to the Student work page when the number isn't '0' for both 'Turned in' and 'Assigned'.
6. Click the Student work tab.
7. To open and review any file that the student has attached, click the thumbnail.

   • The default marking scale is numerical based on the total points of the assignment. The expanded marking scales option is available for the Education Plus and Teaching and Learning Upgrade editions. You can align Classroom marking to your school's system whether:

     • Alphabetical
       • Alphabetical, for example letter marks (A to F) or proficiency (unsatisfactory to excellent)
     • Numeric
       • For example, four-point scales.
     • Custom marking scales
       • For example, emojis.

   • Marking scales features work with:

     • Average mark calculation
     • Rubrics
     • SIS integration
     • Analytics
     • Practice sets and forms auto-marking

   • You can enter a mark either for the number of points or, if you have marking scales set up, based on the levels on the marking scale. For example, if you have letter marks set up in your class and you assign a 10-point assignment, under 'Mark', you can:

     • Enter 8
     • Enter Good
     • Select Good 8/10 from the drop-down menu

   • You and your co-teachers can find all marks in both points value and the level that it corresponds to.

   • A student can find both the points value and the level it corresponds to if a mark is returned.

8. Next to the student's name, enter the mark. The mark saves automatically.
9. Enter marks for any other students.

Students get their marks when you return their assignments. You can return assignments during another marking session.

Enter a mark in the marking tool

You can enter marks and personalise your students' feedback with the Classroom marking tool.

1. Go to classroom.google.com.
2. Click the class.
3. At the top, click Marks.
   • Optional: Under the classwork filter, select a marking period. Learn how to create or edit marking periods.
4. Next to the student's name, and under the relevant assignment, enter the mark.
5. Press Enter.
   • The mark saves as a draft.
   • The default marking scale is numerical based on the total points of the assignment. The expanded marking scales option is available for the Education Plus and Teaching and Learning Upgrade editions. You can align Classroom marking to your school's system whether:
     • Alphabetical
       • Alphabetical, for example letter marks (A to F) or proficiency (unsatisfactory to excellent)
     • Numeric
       • For example, four-point scales.
     • Custom marking scales
       • For example, emojis.
   • Marking scales features work with:
     • Average mark calculation
     • Rubrics
     • SIS integration
     • Analytics
     • Practice sets and forms auto-marking
   • You can enter a mark either for the number of points or, if you have marking scales set up, based on the levels on the marking scale. For example, if you have letter marks set up in your class and you assign a 10-point assignment, under 'Mark', you can:
     • Enter 8
     • Enter Good
     • Select Good 8/10 from the drop-down menu.
     • Click More Excuse if the student was waived from this assignment.
   • You and your co-teachers can find all marks in both points value and the level that it corresponds to.
   • If a mark is returned, a student can find both the points value and the level that it corresponds to.
6. To return the assignment to the student, click More Return.
   • Optional: Enter marks for any other students and assignments.

Tip: You can return assignments without a mark.

See the mark and submission history of an assignment

You can see how the mark for an assignment has changed and how many times a student has submitted an assignment. Important: This feature is only available on assignments that have been handed in and marked.

1. Go to classroom.google.com and click Sign in.

   Sign in with your Google Account. For example, [e-mail] or [e-mail]. Learn more.

2. Click the class.
3. At the top, click Classwork.
4. Select the assignment to display.
5. On the right, click the number over 'Turned in' or 'Assigned'. The Student work page is displayed.
   • Tip: You can only get to the Student work page when the number isn't '0' for both 'Turned in' and 'Assigned'.
6. On the left, click a student's name.
7. Click See history.

Change a mark

You can change a mark after you return an assignment to students. Also, students can do more work and re-submit the assignment. You can then change the mark and return the assignment again.

1. Go to classroom.google.com and click Sign in.

   Sign in with your Google Account. For example, [e-mail] or [e-mail]. Learn more.

2. Click the class.
3. At the top, click Classwork.
4. Select the assignment to display.
5. On the right, click the number over 'Turned in' or 'Assigned'. The Student work page is displayed.
   • Tip: You can only get to the Student work page when the number isn't '0' for both 'Turned in' and 'Assigned'.
6. Next to a student's name, click the mark that you want to change.
7. Enter a new number.
   The new mark saves automatically.
8. (Optional) Click Return Return to confirm.

Note: The student can view their new mark when you return their assignment.

Return work or download marks

Students can't edit any files attached to an assignment until you return it. When you return work, students get notifications if they're turned on. You can return work, with or without a mark, to one or more students at a time.

Set up a marking scale

You can start with the default marking scale options, or create your own marking scale.

1. Go to classroom.google.com.
2. Click the class.
3. At the top right, click Class settings .
4. In 'Marking', under 'Marking scale', click Add.
5. Select an option:
   • Proficiency
   • Letter marks
   • 4-point scale
   • Create your own: Creates a custom marking scale.
6. Edit the level and values of your marking scale.
7. Optional: To copy your marking scale to other classes:
   1. Click Select classes .
   2. On the right, tick the box next to the class that you want to copy your marking scale to.
   3. Click Select.
8. At the top right, click Save.

Tips:

• When you edit a default marking scale, it becomes a custom marking scale.
• When you remove a custom marking scale that was previously used in a class, a confirmation dialogue displays, and you won't be able to access it again.

Return an assignment from the Student work page

Students can view their marks when you return their assignments.

1. Go to classroom.google.com and click Sign in.

   Sign in with your Google Account. For example, [e-mail] or [e-mail]. Learn more.

2. Click the class.
3. At the top, click Classwork.
4. Select the assignment to display.
5. On the right, click the number over 'Turned in' or 'Assigned'. The Student work page is displayed.
   • Tip: You can only get to the Student work page when the number isn't '0' for both 'Turned in' and 'Assigned'.
6. Next to each student whose assignment you want to return, tick the box click Return and confirm.
   Note: To use Return, you have to select one or more students.

Note: If an assignment is incomplete, you can return it without a mark. In that case, the mark status shows Assigned, or Missing if it's late, and the mark field is empty.

Return an assignment from the marking tool

You can enter marks and personalise your students' feedback with the Classroom marking tool.

1. Go to classroom.google.com.
2. Click the class.
3. At the top, click Marks.
   • Optional: Under the classwork filter, select a marking period. Learn how to create or edit marking periods.
4. Next to the student's name, and under the relevant assignment, enter the mark.
5. Press Enter.
   • The mark saves as a draft.
   • The default marking scale is numerical based on the total points of the assignment. The expanded marking scales option is available for the Education Plus and Teaching and Learning Upgrade editions. You can align Classroom marking to your school's system whether:
     • Alphabetical
       • Alphabetical, for example letter marks (A to F) or proficiency (unsatisfactory to excellent)
     • Numeric
       • For example, four-point scales.
     • Custom marking scales
       • For example, emojis.
   • Marking scales features work with:
     • Average mark calculation
     • Rubrics
     • SIS integration
     • Analytics
     • Practice sets and forms auto-marking
   • You can enter a mark either for the number of points or, if you have marking scales set up, based on the levels on the marking scale. For example, if you have letter marks set up in your class and you assign a 10-point assignment, under 'Mark', you can:
     • Enter 8
     • Enter Good
     • Select Good 8/10 from the drop-down menu.
     • Click More Excuse if the student was waived from this assignment.
   • You and your co-teachers can find all marks in both points value and the level that it corresponds to.
   • If a mark is returned, a student can find both the points value and the level that it corresponds to.
6. To return the assignment to the student, click More Return.
   • Optional: Enter marks for any other students and assignments.

Tip: You can return assignments without a mark.

Return an unmarked assignment

When you return an unmarked assignment:

• Rather than a mark, next to the student's name you see Done .
• The student's assignment is marked Returned.

Before you return the assignment, you can add a private comment.

1. Go to classroom.google.com and click Sign in.

   Sign in with your Google Account. For example, [e-mail] or [e-mail]. Learn more.

2. Click the class.
3. At the top, click Classwork.
4. Select the assignment to display.
5. On the right, click the number over 'Turned in' or 'Assigned'. The Student work page is displayed.
   • Tip: You can only get to the Student work page when the number isn't '0' for both 'Turned in' and 'Assigned'.
6. On the left, tick the box next to each student whose assignment you want to return.
7. Click Return and confirm.

Download marks

Note: Select customers can export marks directly from Classroom to their SIS. Learn more. You can download marks from Classroom to Google Sheets or to a comma-separated values (CSV) file. If you need a hard copy of the marks, you can print the file that you download. Currently, you can only download marks in the computer version of Classroom.

Download marks to Sheets

1. Go to classroom.google.com and click Sign in.

   Sign in with your Google Account. For example, [e-mail] or [e-mail]. Learn more.

2. Click the class.
3. At the top, click Classwork.
4. Select the assignment to display.
5. On the right, click the number over 'Turned in' or 'Assigned'. The Student work page is displayed.
   • Tip: You can only get to the Student work page when the number isn't '0' for both 'Turned in' and 'Assigned'.
6. On the Student work page, click Settings Copy all marks to Google Sheets. The spreadsheet is created in your Classroom Drive folder

Download marks to a CSV file

1. Go to classroom.google.com and click Sign in.

   Sign in with your Google Account. For example, [e-mail] or [e-mail]. Learn more.

2. Click the class.
3. At the top, click Classwork.
4. Select the assignment to display.
5. On the right, click the number over 'Turned in' or 'Assigned'. The Student work page is displayed.
   • Tip: You can only get to the Student work page when the number isn't '0' for both 'Turned in' and 'Assigned'.
6. On the Student work page, click Settings and choose an option:
   • To download marks for one assignment, select Download these marks as CSV.
   • To download all marks for the class, select Download all marks as CSV. The file is saved to your computer.

Related topics

• Set up marking
• Give feedback on assignments
• Mark and return question answers
• Create and mark quizzes
• Mark and track practice set assignments
• Use a screen reader with Classroom on your computer
• Export marks to your SIS