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LaTA autograder uses local LLM to grade STEM coursework compliantly

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Researchers have developed LaTA, an open-source autograder that uses a local LLM to grade STEM coursework without sending student data to third-party APIs. This FERPA-compliant system runs on commodity hardware and integrates with existing LaTeX workflows, grading assignments in minutes. Initial deployment at Oregon State University showed a low error rate and led to improved student performance and confidence. AI

IMPACT Provides a FERPA-compliant, on-premises LLM grading solution that could reduce data risks for educational institutions and improve student outcomes.

RANK_REASON Academic paper detailing a new open-source autograder system for educational coursework. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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LaTA autograder uses local LLM to grade STEM coursework compliantly

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  1. arXiv cs.AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Jesse A. Rodr\'iguez ·

    LaTA: A Drop-in, FERPA-Compliant Local-LLM Autograder for Upper-Division STEM Coursework

    arXiv:2605.05410v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Large-language-model (LLM) graders promise to relieve the grading burden of upper-division STEM courses, but most deployments to date send student work to third-party APIs, violating FERPA and exposing institutions to data risk whil…

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