Reducing Teacher Marking Workload While Maintaining Assessment Reliability

Across approximately 10,000 scripts, AI-assisted marking combined with teacher moderation reduced marking time for a typical class set from around 15 hours to approximately 3 hours while maintaining reliable assessment outcomes.

Context

Secondary schools face significant teacher workload pressures during assessment cycles. Marking large batches of exam papers consistently and accurately is time-intensive, and variability between markers can affect the reliability of results.

Approach

• Set up structured assessment workflow aligned to official mark schemes
• Large-scale batch processing of student scripts using AI marking
• Teacher moderation and validation of AI-generated marks
• Use of feedback and cohort insights to inform instruction

Impact

• Marking time reduced from ~15 hours to ~3 hours per class set
• Over 10,000 scripts processed across multiple assessment cycles
• Teacher moderation retained throughout to ensure professional oversight
• Consistent feedback delivered to every student

What This Means for Schools

AI-assisted marking with teacher moderation can substantially reduce the time burden of assessment without sacrificing reliability. Schools can redirect saved teacher hours toward instruction, intervention, and professional development.

Contact: team@easyexaminer.com