FirstMarker is an AI grading tool that helps teachers grade essays, short answers, and multiple choice tests automatically. Upload a scanned test and your answer key to receive structured marks and feedback in minutes.
No installation required. Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile.
Teachers spend hours grading papers, entering marks into spreadsheets, and double-checking totals. During exam season, the workload becomes overwhelming.
FirstMarker is grading software designed specifically for teachers who need:
Whether you're grading daily quizzes or full exam booklets, FirstMarker reduces marking time significantly.
Scan or photograph handwritten or printed test scripts.
Use your existing rubric or generate an answer key instantly.
Receive AI-generated scores, detailed feedback, and downloadable grading reports.
FirstMarker supports:
Designed for teachers, tutors, and schools worldwide.
With FirstMarker, teachers can:
This is not experimental AI — it is practical grading software built for real teaching workflows.
No subscription required.
Best for regular classroom grading.
Ideal for teachers managing frequent assessments.
Designed for teachers who grade high volumes of essays and exam scripts each month.
Cancel anytime. No long-term contracts.
Practical guides on grading faster, using AI responsibly, and managing exam-season workloads.
Phase 1 classroom results from a Barbados primary school show FirstMarker grading a 21-page Language Arts test script in under two minutes. The trial highlights speed, consistency, detailed feedback generation, and limitations related to poor handwriting.
A step-by-step guide for teachers looking to reduce marking time on handwritten exams while preserving grading accuracy and fairness.
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