Why does Mark My Words exist?
Why does Mark My Words exist?
Why does Mark My Words exist?
Unlock the power of precise skill mapping and development for individual students, classes, and entire cohorts.
Unlock the power of precise skill mapping and development for individual students, classes, and entire cohorts.
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Mark My Words Journey
Mark My Words Journey
Mark My Words Journey
Mark My Words offers a comprehensive suite of tools to streamline your assessment process:
When I was in Year 8, my English teacher summoned Mum to the school and told her that I
was 'borderline illiterate'. Mum was in tears, I was in trouble, but by the end of the week, I had
an English tutor.
When I was in Year 8, my English teacher summoned Mum to the school and told her that I
was 'borderline illiterate'. Mum was in tears, I was in trouble, but by the end of the week, I had
an English tutor.
At roughly the same time, my best friend from primary school, who we'll call 'Shane', was
struggling with his literacy too. He also had a host of undiagnosed learning disorders.
At roughly the same time, my best friend from primary school, who we'll call 'Shane', was
struggling with his literacy too. He also had a host of undiagnosed learning disorders.
Thanks to years of intensive support, I was able to turn literacy into a strength,
graduating from Carey Grammar as the Dux of English. However, never receiving the
support he needed, Shane left school before VCE even started.
Thanks to years of intensive support, I was able to turn literacy into a strength,
graduating from Carey Grammar as the Dux of English. However, never receiving the
support he needed, Shane left school before VCE even started.
This contrast between me and my mate only grew more stark.
This contrast between me and my mate only grew more stark.
By the age of 24, I was the Head of English at Alphington Grammar, whereas Shane had
become overly familiar with the judicial system.
By the age of 24, I was the Head of English at Alphington Grammar, whereas Shane had
become overly familiar with the judicial system.
It is easy to criticise Shane's teachers for failing to pick up on his learning needs. How could
they be so neglectful?
It is easy to criticise Shane's teachers for failing to pick up on his learning needs. How could
they be so neglectful?
But as an English teacher, I can tell you the real reason why situations like Shane's occur. And
it's not because teachers are lazy.
But as an English teacher, I can tell you the real reason why situations like Shane's occur. And
it's not because teachers are lazy.
It's because teachers are overworked.
It's because teachers are overworked.
In just my second year as an English teacher, I had 150 students across five English classes.
In that one year alone, I wrote over 200,000 words of feedback - more than two books worth
of text.
In just my second year as an English teacher, I had 150 students across five English classes.
In that one year alone, I wrote over 200,000 words of feedback - more than two books worth
of text.
When you have to produce so much 'thoughtful' feedback in so little time, you reach the
point of exhaustion.
When you have to produce so much 'thoughtful' feedback in so little time, you reach the
point of exhaustion.
You do not have the time or the energy to formally track student progress. Instead, you rely
on our 'gut instincts', only raising alarm when an issue is glaringly obvious.
You do not have the time or the energy to formally track student progress. Instead, you rely
on our 'gut instincts', only raising alarm when an issue is glaringly obvious.
Mark My Words is designed to solve these two problems.
Mark My Words is designed to solve these two problems.
If these issues are impacting you, your staff, or your students, then please book a time for us
to discuss the solution.
If these issues are impacting you, your staff, or your students, then please book a time for us
to discuss the solution.
- James Smith, Founder of Mark My Words
- James Smith, Founder of Mark My Words
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Our education specialists are here to help craft the perfect solution for your school.
How is pricing determined?
We create custom quotes based on your school size and specific needs to ensure you get the most value.
How is pricing determined?
We create custom quotes based on your school size and specific needs to ensure you get the most value.
How is pricing determined?
We create custom quotes based on your school size and specific needs to ensure you get the most value.
How is pricing determined?
We create custom quotes based on your school size and specific needs to ensure you get the most value.
Is there a minimum commitment?
Is there a minimum commitment?
Is there a minimum commitment?
Is there a minimum commitment?
Can we trial the platform?
Can we trial the platform?
Can we trial the platform?
Can we trial the platform?
What support is included?
What support is included?
What support is included?
What support is included?
Guided by our values
Guided by our values
Guided by our values
Join the growing community of Victorian educators revolutionizing their approach to writing instruction.
Join the growing community of Victorian educators revolutionizing their approach to writing instruction.
We strive for excellence
We strive for excellence
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We believe in doing the right thing
We believe in doing the right thing
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We give credence to teamwork
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Trusted by Leading Schools Across Victoria
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More efficiency than manual
More efficiency than manual
Mark My Words has transformed our writing assessment process. We're saving hours of time and providing more meaningful feedback to our students.
Mark My Words has transformed our writing assessment process. We're saving hours of time and providing more meaningful feedback to our students.
Sarah Thompson
Sarah Thompson
Head of English, Melbourne Primary School
Head of English, Melbourne Primary School
The Victorian Curriculum alignment is spot-on. It's like having a curriculum expert and writing coach for every student.
The Victorian Curriculum alignment is spot-on. It's like having a curriculum expert and writing coach for every student.
Michael Chen
Michael Chen
Year 6 Teacher, Geelong Grammar
Year 6 Teacher, Geelong Grammar
Our teachers are less stressed and our students are more engaged. The personalized feedback has made a real difference in writing outcomes.
Our teachers are less stressed and our students are more engaged. The personalized feedback has made a real difference in writing outcomes.
Emma Rodriguez
Emma Rodriguez
Principal, Ballarat Elementary
Principal, Ballarat Elementary
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