Automated assessment is a research area that focuses on developing systems and tools to evaluate and grade student performance or knowledge in a quick and efficient manner using technology. This can include automated grading of multiple choice questions, essays, coding assignments, and other types of assessments. Automated assessment systems aim to provide timely feedback to students, reduce the workload on educators, and improve the overall assessment process. They often incorporate machine learning algorithms, natural language processing, and other technologies to analyze and evaluate student work.