Marking Time Calculator
Hours to mark a set of papers.
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Results
- Hours per assessment round
- 14
- Hours per term
- 42
- Scripts per round
- 140
- Evenings at 2 h
- 7
Quick answer
Marking time is scripts multiplied by minutes per script across all your classes.
Hours = classes × students × minutes ÷ 60
How to use the Marking Time Calculator
- 1Enter how many classes you teach.
- 2Enter average class size and minutes per script.
- 3Enter assessments set per term.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Classes5
- Students per class28
- Minutes per script6
- Assessments per term3
Results
- Hours per assessment round14
- Hours per term42
- Scripts per round140
- Evenings at 2 h7
Frequently asked questions
How can I cut marking time?
Use whole-class feedback and comment codes rather than per-script prose.
Should I include moderation?
Add a minute per script if you moderate or double-mark.
About this calculator
- Built and reviewed by James Whitfield · How we build and test calculators
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