How to Assess Student Writing with AI in Mark My Words

Learn how to upload student work, review AI-generated rubrics, edit feedback, and find targeted lesson resources in Mark My Words.

May 21, 2026 By Panagiota (Penny) Remollino

This guide walks you through uploading a student's writing sample into the AI-powered Mark My Words assessment tool to generate rubrics, feedback, and targeted lesson resources.

It is designed for teachers and educators who want to automate grading and quickly identify focus areas for their writing classes.

Create a New Assessment

Click Start Marking to access the assessment dashboard.

Step #2: Select the writing style, such as Narrative, from the Text Type dropdown. — Select the writing style, such as **Narrative**, from the **Text Type** dropdown.

Step #3: Click Create Assessment. — Click **Create Assessment**.

Upload Student Work

You can upload scanned documents, PDFs, or even screenshots of handwritten work from digital whiteboards.

Step #4: Drag and drop the student's file or screenshot into the upload area. — Drag and drop the student's file or screenshot into the upload area.

Step #5: Click the student selection dropdown next to the uploaded file. — Click the student selection dropdown next to the uploaded file.

Step #6: Select the student's name from the list to assign the work. — Select the student's name from the list to assign the work.

Evaluate the Submission

Once the file finishes processing, the AI will evaluate the writing and generate scores.

Step #7: From your assessments list, click Evaluate/Review. — From your assessments list, click **Evaluate/Review**.

Step #8: Click Review next to the specific piece of student work. — Click **Review** next to the specific piece of student work.

Assessment Views

The platform offers multiple ways to review the AI's analysis. Switch between these tabs to find what you need:

View	How it works	When to use
Seven Steps Rubric	Evaluates specific techniques like sizzling starts and tightening tension.	When following the Seven Steps writing curriculum.
NAPLAN Rubric	Provides a score and breakdown based on standardized writing criteria.	When preparing students for national standardized testing.
Feedback	Generates editable prose outlining "Glows", "Grows", and "Next steps".	For sharing narrative feedback directly with students and parents.
Analytics	Aggregates data to recommend focus areas.	When planning future lessons for an individual or a whole group.

Step #9: Click the NAPLAN Rubric tab to switch away from the default Seven Steps rubric. — Click the **NAPLAN Rubric** tab to switch away from the default Seven Steps rubric.

Step #10: Click Feedback in the upper-right corner to view the narrative report. — Click **Feedback** in the upper-right corner to view the narrative report.

Step #11: Review the generated text. You can edit the Glow points, Grow points, and Next steps directly before downloading it as a PDF. — Review the generated text. You can edit the Glow points, Grow points, and Next steps directly before downloading it as a PDF.

Step #12: Click Analytics to view performance data and recommended focus areas. — Click **Analytics** to view performance data and recommended focus areas.

If you upload work for an entire group, the Analytics tab will aggregate the data so you can identify common areas for improvement across the class.

Access Targeted Resources

Based on the analytics, the platform will suggest specific teaching resources and training videos to help the student improve.

Step #13: Under a recommended focus area (e.g., Step 2: Sizzling Starts), click Get Resources. — Under a recommended focus area (e.g., Step 2: Sizzling Starts), click **Get Resources**.

Step #14: Click View Resource to preview the lesson pack. — Click **View Resource** to preview the lesson pack.

Step #15: Click Add to planner to include this resource in your upcoming curriculum. — Click **Add to planner** to include this resource in your upcoming curriculum.

FAQ

Q: Does the AI assessment tool work better for junior or senior students?

A: The system generally performs slightly better and provides more tailored feedback for junior students, though it still provides helpful direction for senior-level assignments.

Q: Can I modify the AI-generated feedback before sharing it with parents?

A: Yes, the feedback report is fully editable. You can adjust the text to better align with your own observations or specific focus areas before downloading the PDF.

Glossary

Term	Definition
NAPLAN Rubric	A standardized Australian scoring criteria used to assess student writing across various competencies.
Seven Steps	A specific writing program that focuses on structural techniques like Sizzling Starts and Exciting Endings.
Glow and Grow points	Educational terminology for positive feedback (glow) and areas needing improvement (grow).