TimelyGrader

What it does

TimelyGrader is an AI grading assistant for higher education. It analyzes student assignments against instructor-defined rubrics and generates draft feedback. Instructors review and finalize results before grades are returned. It handles essays, STEM technical writing, and video presentations.

TimelyGrader is built for instructors who want a first pass on grading while keeping final judgment. It analyzes student work against rubrics you define and suggests grades with the reasoning behind them. You review and finalize every result, so the human stays in the loop. The site says validation by an instructor or a TA is required. It handles academic essays, technical reasoning, and video grading. The free plan includes course and assignment setup, AI grade fine-tuning, previews of AI grading and feedback, customizable rubrics, an AI rubric generator, and WCAG AA and FERPA compliance. The Starter plan adds unlimited courses, unlimited bulk uploads, grading beyond essays, a content bank, multiple graders, and personalized support. The Institution plan adds administrator access, accreditation data export, instant student feedback, LMS API integration, quiz and exam grading, and 24/7 dedicated support. The site lists Starter at $12 per month, or $10 per month billed annually. Before adopting it, check how well it handles your subject matter and confirm the LMS passback works with your setup.