KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) is looking into an automated scoring system to help get test scores back faster.

The algorithm would grade Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) written tests, not just multiple choice.

It’s not really a new concept, though; the state has been looking into this algorithm for years now.

Assistant Commissioner of Assessment, Accountability and Research Dr. David Laird said it can only score essays in the Tennessee.

The program is a form of limited artificial intelligence, a machine learning system called Intelligent Essay Assessor.

Dr. Laird said the system can help get test results back faster. Parents and teachers are familiar with getting late TCAP test scores.

“Having to wait on those scores is kind

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