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Assessment and grading

Quizzes, tests and AI grading.

  • 20 researched
  • 85 more on G2, not yet researched

Researched by Peabody

Facts from each maker's own pages (terms, pricing, privacy), with our one-line take. A to Z; we rank nothing until we have tried it.

  • Desk researchPaidNo ads

    ALEKS

    McGraw Hill (ALEKS Corporation) · ages school-age students through college (K-12 and higher ed courses)

    A rigorous, mastery-based option for motivated older students or homeschoolers; younger or easily bored kids may prefer something more playful.

  • Desk researchThrough schoolsNo ads

    Amira Learning

    Amira Learning · ages about 5-14 (school product; listed studies run from kindergarten to middle school)

    Worth asking about if your child's school uses it; parents cannot buy it, so home users should look at family apps instead.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extrasNo ads

    Atom Learning

    Atom Learning Ltd (UK) · ages about 7-16 (UK Year 3 to GCSE)

    Useful for UK families set on the 11+ or GCSEs; families outside the UK or not chasing selective schools can skip it.

  • Desk researchFreeNo ads

    Bluebook

    College Board · ages grades 8-12 (about 13-18)

    Every student taking the digital SAT, PSAT or AP Exams should practice in it; families should read the monitoring rules before installing it on a personal laptop.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extrasNo ads

    Edpuzzle

    Edpuzzle · ages grades K-12 (students invited by a teacher)

    A popular, low-risk teacher tool; parents meet it through homework, and there is little to manage at home.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extrasNo ads

    Eduaide.AI

    Eduaide.AI · ages for teachers (materials for grades K-12)

    A cheap, teacher-only planning helper with clean data rules; not something a child or parent uses.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extrasNo ads

    Eedi (with Eedi Tutor)

    Eedi · ages school-age math students (UK-based); ages not stated

    A thoughtful, research-heavy math diagnosis tool for schools; parents who mind research use of data should ask the school.

  • Desk researchThrough schoolsNo ads

    Exact Path

    Edmentum · ages grades K-12

    A common district intervention tool; useful if your child's school uses it with a teacher watching progress, not something parents pick themselves.

  • Desk researchThrough schoolsNo ads

    i-Ready

    Curriculum Associates · ages grades K-8

    A widely used school tool you will meet through your child's district rather than choose; ask the school how much weekly screen time it assigns and what data it sends.

  • Desk researchThrough schoolsNo ads

    Ignite by Hatch

    Hatch Early Learning (Hatch, Inc.) · ages about 3-5 (pre-K)

    A purpose-built pre-K classroom app; ask your program how much screen time it uses and what child data it shares with Hatch.

  • Desk researchPaidNo ads

    IXL

    IXL Learning · ages about 4-18 (pre-K to grade 12)

    Good for families and schools that want lots of standards-aligned practice with clear reports; kids who get anxious about scores or need concept teaching may do better elsewhere.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extrasNo ads

    Kahoot!

    Kahoot! (Kahoot ASA) · ages about 6 and up; grades K-12 and adults

    A fun group review game for classes and family quiz nights; less useful for deep learning or for kids who get anxious under time pressure.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extrasNo ads

    Kami

    Kami (Kami Limited, also maker of Book Creator) · ages grades K-12 (about 5-18), plus adults

    A practical school tool for marking up and turning in work, especially for kids who need read-aloud or translation; parents rarely need it at home.

  • Desk researchThrough schoolsNo ads

    MAP Growth

    NWEA · ages grades K-12

    Parents can't choose it, but it helps to read the RIT report and ask the school how scores are used and which student fields it shares.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extrasNo ads

    Nearpod

    Nearpod (Renaissance Learning, Inc.) · ages about 5-18 (grades K-12)

    A widely used way for teachers to make lessons interactive; parents meet it through school, and families do not need it at home.

  • Desk researchFreeNo ads

    Official SAT Practice (College Board)

    College Board · ages about 13-18 (grades 8-12)

    The first stop for any teen preparing for the SAT or PSAT; parents should help their teen opt out of Student Search Service if they don't want college marketing.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extras

    Quizlet

    Quizlet, Inc. · ages about 10-18; restricted mode for 13 and under

    A solid study tool for middle and high schoolers; pay for Plus or use school access to avoid ads.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extrasNo ads

    Snorkl

    Snorkl · ages grades K-12

    Suits teachers who want students to talk through math and get fast feedback; families cannot buy it, and schools should check the data agreement first.

  • Desk researchThrough schools

    Turnitin (with AI writing detection)

    Turnitin, LLC · ages about 11-18 and college (secondary and higher education)

    Families cannot choose it, but should know how it works: an AI score is a reason for a conversation, and students should keep drafts and version history.

  • Desk researchFree, with paid extras

    Wayground (formerly Quizizz)

    Quizizz Inc., doing business as Wayground · ages grades K-12

    Good for teachers who want quick checks and review games; parents mostly meet it through school rather than choose it.

Also listed on G2

Products G2 files here that we have not researched yet, in G2's order. Most are built for adults or businesses. G2 categories: Assessment Software, AI Grading Tools Software.