EZ Grader
Set a question count, enter missed questions, and move through a stack of equal-weight papers.
Free online easy grader
Easy Grader for Teachers
A little less math. A little more teaching.
Turn questions missed or points off into grades.
One paper at a time
Out of 20 questions. Type a number or tap + / −.
Ready when you are
Percent—
Score—
− + adjust · Enter next while typing
Your test settings stay. Individual grades aren't saved.
Prefer a paper copy?
Keep a grade table beside you.
Your current test and grade scale, ready to print.
View grade table
GradeTap tools
Choose the calculation you need.
Each tool uses the same editable scale and exact score calculation. Teachers looking for an easier grader can pick the page that matches the paper in front of them, then grade without creating an account.
Grading Calculator
Use points off for rubrics, partial credit, and totals that are not whole numbers.
Test Score Calculator
Check a score, percentage, letter grade, and pass status from one test result.
Easy Grader Chart
Open default 10, 20, 25, and 50-question charts or download the four-page PDF.
A practical routine
Set the paper once, then keep grading.
GradeTap is designed for the repeated part of marking. The test setup stays in place while you enter one deduction, read the result, and start the next paper.
Choose the scoring method.
Use Questions missed when every item is worth the same amount. Choose Points off when a rubric allows partial credit, a question has a different weight, or a deduction can be a decimal.
Enter the total and check the grade scale.
Set the number of questions or total points possible. Open Grade scale to review the default A–F bands, change labels or cutoffs for your school, and set a separate pass line if you use one.
Enter one missed count or deduction.
Type the value, or use the minus and plus buttons. The result shows the remaining score, percentage, letter grade, and pass status together so there is no need to convert fractions by hand.
Move to the next paper.
Select Next paper or press N outside a field. In the deduction field, Enter resets to zero for a new paper. Your setup can remain ready for the rest of the stack.
Default grading scale
The starting scale is simple and editable.
GradeTap begins with A at 90%, B at 80%, C at 70%, D at 60%, and F at 0%. These are GradeTap defaults, not a statement of any school's policy. Change the letter labels, thresholds, or pass line before grading when your policy differs.
| Grade | Starts at |
|---|---|
| A | 90% |
| B | 80% |
| C | 70% |
| D | 60% |
| F | 0% |
The calculator uses the exact percentage for the letter grade and pass status. Changing the visible precision only changes how the percentage is displayed.
Common test sizes
The same missed count means different percentages.
One missed answer affects a short quiz more than a long test. This reference compares three common missed counts under the default scale, so you can see why the total belongs in every calculation.
| Questions | 1 missed | 2 missed | 3 missed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 90% · A | 80% · B | 70% · C |
| 20 | 95% · A | 90% · A | 85% · B |
| 25 | 96% · A | 92% · A | 88% · B |
| 50 | 98% · A | 96% · A | 94% · A |
On a 10-question quiz, each missed question takes away 10 percentage points. Nine correct answers give 90%, so a single item can move a student across an entire default letter band. On a 20-question test, each question changes the percentage by five points: 18 correct is 90%, while 17 correct is 85%.
For a 25-question assessment, each question is worth four percentage points. That makes 23 correct 92% and 22 correct 88%; there is no whole-question result of exactly 90%. A 50-question test moves in two-point steps, so 45 correct reaches 90%. These examples help when checking an answer key or explaining a result to a student. If some questions are worth more than others, enter the assessment's point total in Points off mode instead of using a missed-question chart.
For a full missed-to-correct lookup, use the easy grader chart. For a different total, enter it in the calculator instead of trying to stretch a chart meant for another test.
Points off and partial credit
Use deductions when questions do not all weigh the same.
A points-off calculation starts with the total possible, subtracts the exact deduction, and then finds the percentage: score ÷ total × 100. It is useful for constructed responses, multi-part questions, and rubrics where a student can earn part of a point.
| Total points | Points off | Score left | Percent | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 10.5 | 89.5 / 100 | 89.50% | B |
| 50 | 7.25 | 42.75 / 50 | 85.50% | B |
| 20.5 | 0.25 | 20.25 / 20.5 | 98.78% | A |
Select Points off in the setup panel, choose a convenient button step of 1, 0.5, or 0.25, and type another valid decimal whenever the paper calls for it. The step changes the buttons and printable table; it does not force typed deductions to that increment.
For your desk or clipboard
Print a chart that matches this test.
Open View grade table below the calculator to create a complete missed-to-score table from the total, scale, pass line, and table step you selected. The Print grade table button opens that table for the browser's print flow, including the zero-score endpoint when a total is not an even table step.
If you want a ready-made default chart, open the 10, 20, 25, and 50-question chart or download its four-page PDF. The PDF uses GradeTap's default scale and should be checked against your school policy before use.
FAQ
A few useful answers
Can I use my own letter grades?
Yes. Change each label and cutoff in the letter bands. Cutoffs need to run from highest to lowest, and the last band starts at 0%. The default scale is only a starting point.
Is the pass line the same as the letter grade?
No. The pass line is a separate marker, so you can keep it independent from your letter bands. Both decisions use the exact percentage before display rounding.
Why does the letter sometimes differ from the rounded percentage?
The visible percentage follows your display setting. Letter grades and pass status always use the exact percentage before rounding, and GradeTap explains the difference when rounded text could be misleading.
What does GradeTap save?
It keeps valid grading settings on this device when browser storage is available. It does not ask for student names or save individual grade entries.
Can I use GradeTap as an online grader or teacher grader?
Yes. It is a browser-based grader for equal-weight tests and points-off scoring. Use the calculator while marking, then print a table when a paper reference is more convenient.
Can I print a grade chart?
Yes. Open the grade table to make a printable chart using your current total, grading scale, and selected table step. The default chart page also provides a four-page downloadable reference.