> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.goguardian.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Manually Enter or Edit Grades > Manually enter or edit student grades in Pear Assessment using the Express Grader or Live Class Board Pear Assessment lets you manually enter or update grades after a student submits an assignment. You may need to do this when a student deserves credit for a technically incorrect answer, when you want to award partial credit, or when an error in your question warrants giving all students full credit. ## Update Grades Using the Express Grader Premium and Enterprise account holders can use the **Express Grader** to enter scores or student responses directly. Express grader tab with view mode of score and response ## Update Grades Using the Live Class Board Free and premium users can click into individual student answers from the **Live Class Board** to edit scores or add student feedback. ### Tips for Manually Updating Grades * Writing and Math Essay question types are not auto-graded and must always be updated manually. * You can manually update any student's score at any time after the student has submitted their assignment. Providing the score and student feedback from the Live Class Board ## Resources Enter answers, scores, and comments for students using the Express Grader.