Educator Reduced Grading Time By 50% With Kure
PROJECT SUMMARY
The problem: Instructors were spending 6 hours reviewing student assignments, and it was taking a toll, slowing everything down—feedback gets delayed, and teachers feel stretched thin.
The result? With the help of Kure’s AI-powered process improvement tool, the teachers created a smoother, faster grading process that took 3 hours and gave students quicker feedback, freeing up educators to do what they love—teach and support their students.
The Problem
In the classroom, fast feedback isn’t just nice to have—it’s essential for helping students grow and stay motivated. But when grading piles up, it slows everything down. That’s exactly what was happening at one school in Charleston, West Virginia. Teachers were spending hours reviewing assignments, leaving less time for connecting with students and planning great lessons. That’s when they turned to Kure, an AI-powered process improvement tool that made it easy to spot the problem, fix it fast, and create a smoother grading process.
Instructors were spending up to six hours grading student work—each assignment had to be reviewed from scratch, and there was no consistent system to speed things up. The delays were affecting more than just the teachers. Students had to wait longer for feedback, which meant missed opportunities to improve and stay engaged.
This wasn’t just about saving time—it was about improving the learning experience for everyone involved. Slower grading meant less time for teaching, more frustration for students, and growing pressure on educators.
To tackle the issue, a project team was formed, led by a teacher who was currently utilizing GLSS’s Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training & Certification. They brought in Kure, an AI-powered process improvement platform that uses a step-by-step workflow based on the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) method. Kure helped guide the team with smart suggestions, helpful examples, and built-in data analysis—so they could focus more on solving the problem and less on trying to figure out what to do next.
The Root Causes
With Kure’s help, the team took a deep dive into the grading process. They quickly uncovered a key issue: There were no standardized templates for student work.
Each assignment had to be graded from scratch. That meant teachers were constantly interpreting work without any clear reference—turning grading into a time-consuming and inconsistent task.
The Solutions
With Kure’s AI-driven guidance, the team came up with a clear, practical solution: They created Master Drawing Files to use as grading templates. These templates served as a go-to reference for instructors, making it easy to quickly compare student submissions to the correct format and standards.
Thanks to Kure’s smart workflow, the team stayed focused and made steady progress. The platform automatically documented every step of the project, from identifying the root cause to tracking improvements. This made it easy to report on progress, share results, and keep everyone aligned.
The Results
The results spoke for themselves:
Grading time was cut in half, from six hours down to just three.
Students received feedback sooner, which helped them learn and improve more quickly.
Teachers had more time for planning, supporting students, and breathing easier during the school week.
Grading became more consistent across different instructors and classes.
By eliminating guesswork and standardizing the process, the team created a win for both teachers and students.
Conclusion
Thanks to Kure, this school transformed a frustrating grading process into a streamlined, efficient system. Kure’s AI-powered workflow helped the team complete the project up to three times faster than traditional methods—by providing real-time suggestions, step-by-step guidance, and data-driven insights every step of the way.
Now, with grading under control, teachers are more energized, students are more engaged, and the school is better equipped to keep improving. With Kure by their side, they’ve proven that even a small change—like standardizing templates—can make a big difference.
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