What is a marking style, and how do I choose or create one?

A marking style tells MarkMate how you like feedback written, in your own words. For example, "two stars and a wish", bullet points, or sentence starters. MarkMate follows it for every heading, so feedback sounds like you.

Your starting style

Everyone starts with Two stars and a wish: "Two strengths, then one next step written as a question the student answers in green pen. Speak to the student directly."

To choose a style for an assessment

1. On the set-up page, go to Context for marking.

2. Click the style next to Marking style and choose another from the list.

To create a new style

1. In the same list, choose to create a new style.

2. Give it a name and describe, in plain English, how you want feedback written.

3. Save it. It's selected for this assessment and saved for next time.

Example: "One strength and one target, as bullet points. Start the target with 'Next time, try…'. Keep it short and friendly for Year 3."

To manage all your styles: click your name, then Settings, then Marking styles.

Good to know

• You can have up to 20 styles.

• You can also change the style from the marking screen, under Context for marking → Style.