What is Student Assignment Collection?

Student Assignment Collection is a workflow designed to help teachers organize and compile student submissions. Upload multiple assignment files, and this tool will merge them into one document, compress it for easy storage, and add page numbers for quick reference during grading.

Why Would You Need This?

Grading assignments becomes easier when everything is organized in one place. Here are situations where this workflow saves time:

• Essay collections: Combine essays from all students into a single file for systematic grading
• Project submissions: Merge multi-part project files from the same student or group
• Portfolio review: Compile student work samples for progress assessment
• Archive creation: Create compressed records of class submissions for your files
• Parent meetings: Prepare organized collections of student work to share with parents

How to Use Student Assignment Collection - Step by Step

1. Upload assignment files: Click the upload area or drag and drop PDF files. Add all the assignments you want to compile.
2. Arrange by student or order: Drag files to put them in your preferred sequence - alphabetical, by date, or by topic.
3. Review settings: The workflow adds page numbers by default. Compression level can be adjusted based on your storage needs.
4. Click Process: All files will be merged, numbered, and compressed automatically.
5. Download and grade: Save the compiled file. Use page numbers to reference specific submissions during grading.

Key Features

• Bulk processing: Handle dozens of assignment files in one upload
• Page number reference: Each page is numbered for easy citation in feedback
• File size reduction: Compressed output saves storage space on your computer or cloud
• Quality preserved: Text and images remain clear despite compression
• Flexible ordering: Arrange submissions however you prefer before merging

Tips for Best Results

• Ask students to name files with their name or ID (e.g., "Ahmad_Essay.pdf") for easier sorting
• Group assignments by class section before uploading for better organization
• Keep a copy of individual files if you need to return them separately later
• Use the page numbers when writing feedback to reference specific parts of student work

Frequently Asked Questions

How many files can I upload at once?

You can upload up to 50 files at a time. For larger batches, process them in groups.

Will the original file names appear in the merged document?

File names are not embedded in the merged PDF. Consider adding a table of contents manually if needed, or ask students to include their name on the first page.

Can I remove a file after uploading?

Yes, click the remove button next to any file before processing. You can also add more files if you missed some.

Is there a way to separate files again after merging?

Once merged, you would need to use the Split PDF tool to extract specific pages. Keep originals if you might need them separately.