How AI auto-grading works

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What AutoMarker does

When a student submits a homework question, AutoMarker grades it automatically — checking not just whether the final answer is right, but each step of the working out. For each question the student submits, AutoMarker:

1. Reads the student’s full working out
2. Identifies which step first went wrong (if any)
3. Marks each step correct ✓ or incorrect ✗
4. Generates a short explanation of where the error occurred
5. Flags the topic as a weakness area if the student struggles consistently

The tutor receives a summary and can add their own comments before it reaches the student — reviewing and augmenting, not starting from scratch.

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Supported question types

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How students submit work

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Via assigned homework

1. The tutor assigns a question or set to the student.
2. The student opens it in their Home or Study section.
3. They type or write their answer (or upload a photo of handwritten working).
4. They click Submit — AutoMarker grades it within seconds.

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Via Ask AI

Students can also take a photo of a question they’re working on outside of assigned homework. The AI walks through the solution rather than just giving the answer.

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How tutors review graded work

1. Go to Teaching → classroom → Homework tab.
2. Click a submitted piece of work.
3. Review the step-by-step breakdown AutoMarker produced.
4. Add your own comments in the Tutor feedback field if needed.
5. Click Release to make the grade visible to the student.

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