What is the Assignments Tab?
The Assignments tab is where teachers manage all classroom assignments.
From this tab, you can:
- Create new assignments or AI-generated quizzes
- Add existing assignments from My Classwork
- Open assignment details and grade submissions
- Set or update due dates and times
Students see these items under Homework in their classroom view.
Accessing the Assignments Tab
- Open Classroom from the sidebar.
- Click a classroom card to open it.
- Select Assignments from the top navigation bar.
Page Overview
Inside the Assignments tab, you’ll see:
- A summary of assignment counts or progress for the class
- An Add Assignment dropdown
- A list of assignment cards
- A three-dot (⋯) menu on each card
Click an assignment card to open its detail page with submissions and grading tools.
Adding an Assignment
Click Add Assignment to choose one of the following:
Create New Assignment
Fill in the assignment form:
- Assignment file — the PDF or document students need to complete
- Title, Description, and optional Overview
- Grading options — maximum points, optional marking scheme, grading mode, and how much feedback appears on the graded PDF
You don’t need to fill every grading field on day one. Start with a clear title, file, and points; add a marking guide or richer feedback rules when they help.
Click Save to publish. The assignment is also saved to My Classwork for reuse in other classes.
Create Quiz
Generates an AI quiz assignment with automatic grading options. Follow the on-screen steps to set the topic, format, and due details.
Add from Library
- Choose Add from Library.
- Select assignments from My Classwork using the checkboxes.
- Click Add to Room (it usually shows how many you’ve selected).
- Set due date and due time in the confirmation step before finishing.
You must set a due date when importing an assignment from your library so students know when it’s due.
External / subject assignments
Some subjects offer external assignment types through the same Add Assignment menu. These guide students into subject-specific practice. Only the options available for your school or subject will appear.
Managing Assignments
Open assignment details
Click the assignment card (not a separate View button) to open the assignment detail page with:
- File preview and basic details
- Due date and points
- The submissions table for student work
Grade submissions
From the assignment page, open a student submission to enter the grading view.
In that view you can:
- Review uploaded files or written answers
- Use AI-assisted grading to draft scores and comments, then edit them before sharing
- Write or erase notes directly on the page when that helps
- Move between students as you mark
- Download graded files (for example PDF) when you’re ready
Marking is meant to feel close to paper: comments and highlights you leave can appear on the PDF students receive.
This grades work submitted inside your classroom. For standalone file grading outside a class, see the AI Marker guide.
Edit, due date, or remove
Use the ⋯ menu on a card:
- Edit Assignment — updates the shared copy in My Classwork and other classrooms using it
- Set Due Date — change the date and time
- Remove from Room — keeps the item in My Classwork but removes it from this class only
Tips
- Set realistic due dates and times so students see clear deadlines.
- Use Create Quiz for quick checks; use file assignments for longer work.
- Prefer clear titles and short descriptions — they show up for students under Homework.
- Start with simple grading options; refine marking guides and feedback preferences once you’ve used the flow a few times.
- Reuse assignments from My Classwork instead of rebuilding the same task for every class.