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Anyone heard of mark mate?

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Earlycareerteacherr · 24/07/2021 19:42

I’ve been looking at something called mark mate. The monthly subscription is pretty reasonable along with the £69 for a printer. Has anyone had any experience of this that could let me know how it is?

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Hercisback · 24/07/2021 20:25

Sod that.

Get yourself to a school with a better marking policy.

Cracklefraggle · 24/07/2021 20:56

Try whole class feedback using next steps - it's so much faster. Herc is right. If you need this to help you mark your school's policy is excessive.

Getawaywithit · 24/07/2021 22:52

Is that the one that was on Dragon’s Den? It looked like a good idea. I am not convinced, however, Google classroom or Teams couldn’t do something similar?

MrsHamlet · 25/07/2021 07:28

A colleague tried it and then gave up.
I wouldn't spend anything until you know what's acceptable in your school and what they already have. I have marking stickers linked to the AOs for every section of my GCSEs. If we had a new member of staff, I'd offer them.

PumpkinPie2016 · 27/07/2021 09:55

As above, please don't shell out on something-you shouldn't have to pay to essentially do your job. I know many buy little bits and pieces (I do Blush) but it shouldn't be necessary.

When I say I buy bits, I mean, for example, the other year I was in Aldi and spotted a pack of 20 highlighters for £2. I bought those and to be fair, I have used them loads. That's about my limit though.

What is the school feedback policy? You may not have had it yet so if not, hang fire until you see it.
We have just updated ours and are very much in favour of giving feedback that is meaningful and moves pupils forward but isn't onerous. Verbal feedback is acceptable and doesn't have to be stamped/signed.

For instance, I teach Science (including A-level) and do a lot of feedback in lessons. Either whole class e.g. if going through calculations or as I am circulating the room while pupils are working (all being well, we can do that again in September). So, I may see a child struggling and I will sit with them, re-explaining and modelling straight on to their book or perhaps giving a hint or two and then they complete the task. Similar if I want to challenge a pupil further.

It will depend on your school policy though Smile

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