How AI marking works on PhysicsUK

PhysicsUK uses large language models to give pupils fast, formative feedback on written Physics answers. It is a study aid to help you improve an explanation — not an official mark and not a replacement for your teacher.

What the AI feedback does

When you submit a written answer, the feedback highlights what you did well, what is missing against the physics, and how to improve the explanation, using language aligned to A Level Physics mark schemes.

How it works

Answers are sent to language models for explanation, while deterministic code decides which tasks, links and next steps to surface. This keeps the guidance structured and consistent rather than relying on the model to control the flow.

Limits and responsible use

AI feedback can occasionally be wrong or incomplete. Treat it as a prompt to think, check it against your notes and specification, and ask your teacher when unsure. It is formative practice, not a graded assessment.

FAQs

Is the AI score an official grade?

No. It is formative feedback to help you improve, not an official mark or predicted grade.

Can AI feedback be wrong?

Yes — like any AI tool it can make mistakes. Always check it against your notes, the specification, and your teacher.

Last reviewed: 2026-06-23 · Written and reviewed by the PhysicsUK teaching team.