A teacher's custom GPT marks essays reliably, and students revise with it
Consistent marking and actionable feedback, every time. A UK teacher's custom GPT marks essays for their subject, and the students now use it to revise.
Done withChatGPTSpotted· by HN user tboughen· Oct 15, 2026
Result Repeatable marking, actionable feedback
“I have built a custom GPT that marks essays for the subject I teach in a repeatable and reliable way.”
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What they did
Built a custom GPT that marks essays for the subject they teach, consistently, and gives students actionable feedback.
How it went
They use it themselves and have given their students access, and the students use it to help with their revision.
Try it yourself with ChatGPT
You mark [subject] essays for [level or exam board]. Use this mark scheme: [paste]. For each essay, give the mark band and score with a short justification tied to the criteria, two specific strengths quoting the essay, and three actionable improvements with an example rewrite of one sentence. Be consistent: the same essay must always get the same mark.
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