How to use PDF Grader PRO

 Welcome to PDF Grader Pro! Follow this guide to grade your exams efficiently.

Step 1: Start a New Project

1. Open the app and tap "Start New Exam".
2. Enter the Exam Details:
   • Exam Name: (e.g., Final Exam 2024)
   • Counts: Set the number of subjects/questions to grade.
   • Pages per Exam: Enter the exact number of pages used by one student. (This is crucial for automatically separating students.)
3. Tap Upload PDF to import your scanned exam file.

Step 2: Register Students

Once the PDF is loaded, you will enter the Student Name Input screen.

1. Enter the name of the first student displayed on the screen.
2. Tap "Next". The app will automatically jump to the starting page of the next student based on your settings.
3. Repeat until all students are named. The total student count is calculated automatically.

Step 3: Set Areas & Rubrics

Define where each answer is located on the page for a smoother grading experience.

1. Define Areas: Drag on the screen to draw a box around the answer area for each question. The app will focus on this area during grading.
2. Set Points: Assign the maximum score for each question.
3. (Optional) Rubric Setup: Go to detailed settings to create checklists or scoring criteria for precise grading.

Step 4: Grading

Start grading using one of the two modes:

• By Question: Grade "Question 1" for all students consecutively. (Recommended for consistency).
• By Student: Grade an entire exam for one student, then move to the next.

[Using Grading Tools]

• Apple Pencil: Write feedback and annotations directly on the PDF.
• Scoring: Enter scores manually in the side panel, or simply tap your pre-set Rubric items to calculate the score automatically.

Step 5: Export Results

Finished grading?

1. Check the Results Screen for class averages and individual scores.
2. Tap Export and choose your format:
   • Excel (.xlsm): A comprehensive gradebook with detailed stats.
   • PDF: Individual exam papers containing your handwritten grading and scores.