How to Upload Homework to Google Classroom

A simple guide to uploading homework to Google Classroom

Last Updated: June 2, 2022

This wikiHow teaches you how to turn in your homework using Google Classroom on your computer, phone, or tablet. Once you get the hang of submitting different types of assignments, you'll be able to submit your homework assignments in seconds.

Method 1

Method 1 of 4:

Attaching an Assignment on a Computer

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Go to https://classroom.google.com in a web browser. If you're not already signed in, you'll need to do so now.
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Select your class from the list. This takes you to your class.

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Click Classwork. You'll find your assignments here.
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Select the assignment and click View assignment. Information about the assignment will appear, including the option to attach it.^{[1]
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- If you see an image with your name on it, that means your instructor has assigned a specific document for you to complete. Click the link and complete the assignment as indicated, and then skip to Step 9.
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Click Add or create under "Your work." It's in the upper-right area of the page.
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Select your homework assignment. If you need to create a new file for your assignment, skip this step and move to the next. If you already have a file that you need to submit, here's how you can do it:
- If the file is on your computer, select File, choose the file, and then click Add. For example, if you wrote a paper in Microsoft Word or scanned your homework as a PDF, you'd use this option.
- If the file is in your Google Drive, select that option, choose your file, and then click Add.
- If you need to attach a link because your file is on the web, select Link, enter the location, and then click Add.
- Click X if you want to remove an attached assignment.
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Create a new file (if required). If you need to enter your work into a new Google app document, such as into Google Sheets, you can do so from the Add or create menu as well. Just select the Google app you want to use to create your assignment (Docs, Slides, Sheets, or Drawings). Then, click the new file and enter or paste your work into the file.
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Add a comment (optional). If you want to add a private message along with your submission, type your message under "Private comments" below your assignment. Click Post to save it when you're finished.
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Click Turn In and confirm. This submits your assignment and changes the status to "Turned in."

Method 2

Method 2 of 4:

Submitting a Quiz Assignment on a Computer

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Go to https://classroom.google.com in a web browser. If you're not already signed in, you'll need to do so now.
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Select your class from the list. This takes you to your class.
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Click Classwork. Your assignments are on this page.
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Click the quiz assignment and select View assignment. This opens the quiz.
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Complete the quiz and click Submit. This turns in your answers to the quiz.
- If this quiz was the only work for the assignment, you'll see "Turned In" as the status.
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Click Open assignment to complete the next quiz (if you see it). If another quiz sheet is available, you'll see this option, which will open the quiz. After you submit all assigned quizzes, the status of your assignment will change to "Turned In."

Method 3

Method 3 of 4:

Attaching an Assignment on a Phone or Tablet

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Open the Classroom app. It's the green icon with a white outline of a person inside.
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Tap your class. Information about your class will appear.
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Tap Classwork. Any assignments that are due will appear here.
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Tap the assignment you want to submit. This opens the Your Work card.^{[2]
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Tap the Expand option. It's the up-arrow on Your Work. Your assignment options will appear.
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Tap Add attachment. Several attachment options will expand.
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Select the file you want to upload. The steps are different depending on the location of the file:
- If you're uploading a photo of an assignment, tap Pick photo, select the image (or tap Use camera to take a new one), and then tap Add. Repeat this if you need to upload multiple photos.
- If the assignment is another type of file saved to your phone or tablet, such as a document, tap File, select the file, and tap Add.
- If the file is saved to your Google Drive, tap Drive, select the file, and then tap Add.
- If you need to provide a link to your file, tap Link, enter the link, and then tap Add.
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Attach a new document (if needed). If you need to enter your work into a new file, tap New Docs to create a Google Doc, New Slides to create a slide show/presentation, New Sheets to create a spreadsheet, or New PDF to create a blank PDF.
- If you created a new document, presentation, or spreadsheet, enter your assignment information and tap the checkmark when you're finished to save your work.
- If you selected PDF, you'll have a blank file to work with. Write or paste your assignment, draw notes with your finger, or use any other feature requested by your instructor. Tap Save when you are finished.
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Add a comment (optional). If you want to type a private note to the instructor, tap Add private comment to enter your note. Tap Post when you're finished to save it.
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Tap Turn In and confirm. Once you've turned in the assignment, the status will change to "Turned In."

Method 4

Method 4 of 4:

Submitting a Quiz Assignment on a Phone or Tablet

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Open the Classroom app. It's the green icon with a white outline of a person inside.
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Tap your class. Information about your class will appear.
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Tap Classwork. Any assignments that are due will appear here.
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Tap the assignment. If a quiz is required, you will see it in this area.
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Tap the quiz to begin. This opens the quiz on your screen.
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Complete the quiz and tap Submit. This saves your answers to the quiz and returns you to Classroom.
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Tap Mark as done and confirm. Your quiz is now submitted.