Reducing Teacher Marking Workload While Maintaining Assessment Reliability
This account describes its original implementation scope, not the current provider-supplied cumulative total of 7 schools and 17,000 assessment scripts. The figures are not independently audited.
This historical provider-supplied account describes approximately 10,000 scripts across multiple assessment cycles within one academic year. It reports a class-set marking-time comparison of around 15 hours to approximately 3 hours; these observations are not independently audited or a typical school result.
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
- Approximately 10,000 scripts in the historical account, across multiple assessment cycles within one academic year
- 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