What is MarkMe?

MarkMe is an AI-powered platform designed to accelerate and enhance the marking process for GCSE essay-based subjects. Students can upload or photograph their handwritten answers to past paper questions and receive immediate, accurate marking aligned with specific exam board criteria. The system not only estimates marks across assessment objectives but also provides targeted feedback and improvement suggestions to help learners refine their skills and understand where points were gained or missed.

Supporting major UK exam boards such as AQA, Edexcel, and OCR, MarkMe enables students to practice with thousands of real exam questions, filterable by subject and topic. The platform also offers model answers to further guide students, and its AI models are continually improved in alignment with official mark schemes. Tailored solutions for schools and educational institutions are available, supporting scalable deployment and flexible pricing.

Features

Instant Marking: Rapid, AI-driven grading for essay-based GCSE answers.
Exam Board Alignment: Marks mapped specifically to AQA, Edexcel, and OCR criteria.
Detailed Feedback: Pinpoints strengths and areas for improvement for each answer.
Photo Upload: Accepts photographs of handwritten responses for marking.
Model Answers: Access to top-scoring example answers for comparison.
Assessment Breakdown: Scores broken down by assessment objectives (AO1, AO2, AO3).
Practice Questions: Filter thousands of past paper questions by subject and topic.
Continuous Model Improvement: AI trained on real GCSE answers and refined by user feedback.
School & Enterprise Plans: Customisable solutions for educational institutions.

Use Cases

Receiving instant feedback and grades on GCSE essay answers.
Preparing for exams by practicing with board-specific past paper questions.
Identifying precise areas for improvement to focus revision efforts.
Comparing student answers with model responses for learning structure and content.
Supporting school departments with a scalable, AI-powered marking system.

FAQs

How does MarkMe work?

Users can type or upload a photo of their handwritten answer. MarkMe evaluates the response within seconds, using AI tailored to real exam board mark schemes, and provides detailed feedback mapped to assessment objectives.
Is the marking accurate?

Yes, MarkMe employs AI models specifically trained on actual GCSE answers and exam board criteria, making it more accurate than general-purpose AI tools. The system continuously improves with user-submitted feedback.
Is it free?

All users can have one answer marked for free each week. Unlimited marking and additional features are available through paid account upgrades.
What subjects are supported?

MarkMe primarily supports major essay-based GCSE subjects, especially in the humanities. Supported exam boards include AQA, Edexcel, and OCR, with new content being added regularly.
Do you offer plans for schools or enterprise solutions?

Yes, MarkMe provides tailored solutions and flexible pricing for educational institutions, departments, and organizations such as Multi-Academy Trusts.