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the actual rubric.
MarkMate reads your marking criteria and checks your essay like a real teacher would — argument, evidence, structure, vocabulary, and Australian English. Get specific feedback on what to fix before you submit.
Try It Free — No Sign UpWhat MarkMate Checks in Your Essay
Not just spelling. Real feedback on the things that affect your grade.
Rubric Alignment
Every criterion in your rubric is scored individually. You see exactly where you're hitting the mark and where you're falling short — criterion by criterion.
Argument & Thesis
Is your thesis clear? Does your argument flow logically? Does your conclusion tie back to the question? MarkMate checks the bones of your essay, not just the surface.
Evidence & Sources
Have you used enough evidence? Is it integrated into your argument or just dropped in? For History essays: are your sources evaluated for reliability? For English: are quotes analysed, not just identified?
Directive Verb Compliance
If your task says 'evaluate' but you only 'describe', you haven't answered the question properly. MarkMate flags when you're operating below the level the question demands.
Paragraph Structure (PEEL/TEEL)
Weak paragraphs get a suggested framework — PEEL for general essays, STEEL for source analysis. MarkMate flags paragraphs that are too short (underdeveloped) or too long (unfocused).
Vocabulary & Terminology
Vague words like 'good' and 'bad' are replaced with stronger alternatives. Subject-specific key terms are suggested — the language that moves you into the higher bands.
Introduction & Conclusion
Your intro is checked for context and a clear thesis. Your conclusion is checked for a summary that links back to the question — and flagged if it introduces new evidence (it shouldn't).
Australian English
Flags American spellings (organize → organise, color → colour) and common grammar errors. Your teacher marks in Australian English — so should your essay.
Works Across 30+ Subjects
Subject-specific feedback tuned for the NSW curriculum. Not generic AI — real marking intelligence.
English
Standard, Advanced, Extension 1, Studies, 7-10
HSIE
Ancient History, Modern History, Geography, Business Studies, Legal Studies, Economics, Society & Culture
Science
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth & Environmental Science, Investigating Science
Mathematics
Standard, Advanced, Extension 1, Extension 2, 7-10
PDHPE
PDHPE, CAFS, Sport Lifestyle & Recreation, Health & Movement Science
Creative Arts & TAS
Visual Arts, Music, Drama, Agriculture, Design & Technology, Food Technology, and more
Three Steps to a Better Essay
Give It Your Rubric
Upload the assignment sheet with the marking criteria. MarkMate needs to know what your teacher is looking for — just like a tutor would.
Paste Your Essay
Copy-paste your draft straight in, or upload the Word or PDF file. Writing by hand? Photograph each page instead.
See What to Fix
Each rubric criterion is scored. Strengths show in green, weak spots in orange — with specific suggestions, not vague comments. Revise and re-check until you're confident.
This Isn't ChatGPT
ChatGPT / Generic AI
- Gives generic feedback without seeing your rubric
- Doesn't know your subject's marking criteria
- Uses American English and US conventions
- Can't score against specific rubric criteria
- No annotations on your actual text
MarkMate
- Reads your actual rubric and marks against it
- Subject-specific checks for 30+ NSW subjects
- Australian English spelling and conventions
- Scores each criterion individually with feedback
- Highlights your text with strengths and improvements
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