FAQS
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions from administrators and teachers.
Compugrade is an auto-grading add-in for Microsoft and Google applications that includes a full classroom management LMS. It is designed specifically for K-12 computer applications courses.ifications.
Compugrade is deployed as a browser-based add-in. Your IT team can push the add-in to all devices via your Google Admin Console or Microsoft 365 Admin Center. No local software installation is required.
No. Compugrade uses 100% rule-based autograding — not AI or machine learning. Student work is compared against defined criteria with no AI involvement, no data training, and no third-party AI services. This makes Compugrade safe for schools with AI-use policies.
Compugrade collects student names, emails, assignment submissions, and grades. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest, stored in SOC 2 compliant cloud infrastructure, and is never sold or shared with third parties.
Yes. Compugrade is fully compliant with FERPA and COPPA regulations. We sign Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) with schools and districts upon request.
We offer per-student annual licenses, school-wide site licenses, and multi-year district agreements with volume discounts. Contact our sales team for a custom quote.
Yes. The Admin Dashboard provides district-wide analytics including usage reports, grade distributions, course completion rates, and teacher activity summaries.
Absolutely. Every site license and district plan includes a dedicated onboarding session, setup documentation, and ongoing support from our team.account manager.
Yes. Administrators can control course availability at the school and teacher level, allowing you to tailor the program to each building's curriculum needs.
When a student completes a lesson within Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides, Compugrade's add-in automatically compares their work against the lesson criteria and provides an instant grade and detailed feedback — no manual grading required.
No local software installation is needed. Compugrade works as a browser-based add-in within Microsoft 365 Online or Google Workspace. Your IT team may push the add-in, or teachers can install it in one click.
From the Compugrade Teacher Dashboard, you can create classes, import student rosters (or sync with your LMS), assign courses, and manage everything from one central location
The student receives real-time feedback showing exactly which criteria they missed. The Visual Document Analyzer highlights 'red-line' areas in their document so they can see the errors and correct them before resubmitting.
Yes. The Teacher Dashboard includes detailed grade books, progress tracking per student, lesson completion rates, and time-on-task reports so you always know where your students stand.
Every lesson includes a master 'how-to' video, plus embedded micro-videos within each instruction step. Students can watch, learn, and practice all within the app.
Yes! The entire course content lives inside the Compugrade add-in. Students don't need separate textbooks — everything from instructions to videos to practice exercises is built right in.
Teachers control retake policies. You can allow unlimited retakes, set a maximum number of attempts, or require teacher approval before a retake.
Yes. Compugrade courses are aligned to Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification exam objectives and include practice exams to prepare students for certification.
Browser Requirements
- Google Chrome (latest 2 versions) — Recommended
- Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based, latest 2 versions)
- Mozilla Firefox (latest 2 versions)
- Safari 15+ (macOS only)
Platform Requirements
- Microsoft 365 Education (online — Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Google Workspace for Education (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
- Chromebooks, Windows PCs, Macs, and iPads supported
- Minimum screen resolution: 1024 × 768
Network & Connectivity
- Stable internet connection required (minimum 5 Mbps recommended)
- WebSocket support for real-time grading feedback
- Allowlist: *.compugrade.com, *.bepublishing.com
- HTTPS (TLS 1.2+) for all data transmission
Security & Compliance
- FERPA compliant
- COPPA compliant
- SOC 2 Type II certified infrastructure
- Data encrypted in transit (TLS 1.2+) and at rest (AES-256)
- Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) available upon request
- No student data sold or shared with third parties
Deployment Options
- Google Admin Console: Push the Google Workspace add-in to all users
- Microsoft 365 Admin Center: Deploy the Office add-in organization-wide
- Single teacher self-install via the add-in marketplace
- No local software or agents required
LMS / SIS Integration
- Roster sync via CSV import
- Google Classroom integration
- Clever SSO support (coming soon)
- ClassLink support (coming soon)
Open the Compugrade add-in inside Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides. Your teacher will assign courses and lessons, which will appear in your student dashboard. Click on a lesson to begin.
Don't worry! After submitting, Compugrade shows you exactly which parts of the lesson need improvement. Look for the highlighted 'red-line' feedback in your document, fix those areas, and resubmit — your teacher controls how many attempts are allowed.
No downloads needed. Compugrade runs as a browser-based add-in inside Microsoft 365 Online or Google Workspace. As long as you have a modern browser and an internet connection, you're good to go.
Yes! Every lesson includes a master tutorial video and short step-by-step micro-videos built right into the instructions. You can watch them as many times as you need.
Yes! Compugrade courses are aligned to Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification objectives. Completing the lessons and practice exams will help you prepare to earn your MOS certification.
Yes. Your student dashboard shows your grades for each lesson, your overall progress in the course, and any feedback from your teacher.
First, try refreshing your browser. Make sure you're using a supported browser (Chrome or Edge recommended). If the issue persists, let your teacher or IT administrator know — they can help get things sorted out..
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