The general problems to be addressed by the projectgrader tool are the following:
a. To provide a tool for teachers to manage student grades and simplify calculations b. To provide a way for students to check their grades as well as simulate their potential final grade Although other programs have provided these functions to the students and teachers, the Grader tool has improved upon these functions to provide easier use. Some functions that have been added are: a. histogram showing grades allow teachers to set the curve by dragging a line. b. allow students to fill in grades to simulate a final grade