How AI Auto-Grading Works in Vocab Loco

Created by Vocab Loco, Modified on Tue, 27 Jan at 2:19 PM by Vocab Loco

Vocab Loco’s AI auto-grading provides immediate feedback on student writing while keeping teachers fully in control of final grades and comments. This system is designed to save time, support revision, and maintain consistent grading expectations.

What Happens When a Student Submits Writing

The student submits their response
Students complete a sentence or paragraph writing activity and click Submit.
AI grading runs automatically
If auto-grading is enabled, AI evaluates the submission immediately based on:
- Use of assigned vocabulary
- Sentence or paragraph structure
- Clarity and completeness
- Grade-appropriate writing expectations
The student sees instant results
The student is shown:
- A grade
- AI-generated written feedback
- A status indicating whether the work is approved or needs revision

This instant feedback helps students understand expectations and improve their writing without waiting for manual review.

What Happens If the Grade Is Below the Passing Score

Each writing activity has a minimum passing grade (for example, 70%).

If the AI grade is below the minimum passing score:
- The activity is marked Needs Redo
- The student is prompted to revise and resubmit their work
- The activity is not approved until it meets the required standard

This process encourages revision and learning rather than one-time submission.

Teacher Control Over AI Grades

AI grading assists teachers — it does not replace them.

Teachers can fully manage AI-generated grades at any time:

Edit the grade
Edit or replace the AI feedback
Delete the AI grade entirely
Override the score before saving

All changes are saved by the teacher and reflected in student records.

Saving a Grade Below the Passing Score

If a teacher saves a grade that is below the minimum passing grade:

The system displays a confirmation message
Once confirmed, the activity is automatically sent back to the student
The student must redo the activity before it can be approved

This ensures grading standards remain consistent while allowing teacher discretion.

Where Teachers Can View Results

AI-graded work is automatically recorded and available in:

Manage Grades
Student performance reports
Writing activity records

Teachers can review progress, identify patterns, and intervene when needed.

AI Credits and Usage

Each AI-graded submission uses AI credits
Auto-grading pauses automatically if credits are unavailable
Teachers can track usage in Usage History

Key Takeaway

AI auto-grading delivers immediate feedback to students while keeping teachers in full control.
Grades and comments can always be edited or deleted, and students are guided to revise when work does not meet expectations.