Aptem, the market-leading apprenticeship management system, and Graide, the award-winning AI-powered assessment platform, have teamed up to offer the first AI-driven marking aid specifically designed for apprenticeships. Fully integrated within the Aptem platform, this tool is set to revolutionize the marking process for tutors.
Aptem, the market-leading apprenticeship management system, and Graide, the award-winning AI-powered assessment platform, have teamed up to offer the first AI-driven marking aid specifically designed for apprenticeships. Fully integrated within the Aptemplatform, this tool is set to revolutionize the marking process for tutors.
Aptem's extensive customer research revealed that 70% of tutors spend 20-40% of their time marking assignments, which takes up a significant portion of their workweek. The AI-driven marking aid addresses this challenge by accelerating the feedback process, improving consistency, and providing intelligent grading suggestions. Early feedback from training providers indicates that tutors can save up to 50% of their time spent on marking, giving them more time to focus on teaching and student support.
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This innovative partnership leverages Graide’s robust AI marking solution, already a market-leader in Higher Education, and combines it with Aptem’s comprehensive apprenticeship management system. The result is atailored marking aid that meets the specific needs of apprenticeship delivery,enhancing quality without compromising the flexibility needed for customisable rubrics and cumulative assessments.
The AI-driven marking aid provides a seamless experience within Aptem’s platform, keeping all learner information, progress tracking,and feedback in one place. This ensures full visibility for tutors and managers, streamlining auditability and progress monitoring while maintaining data security.
Benefits of the AI-Driven Marking Aid:
1. Save up to 50% of time spent on marking
2. Consistent, intelligent feedback and grading suggestions
3. Fully integrated within the Aptem system, eliminating the need for multiple platforms
4. Customisable to apprenticeship-specific rubrics and workflows
5. No data passed to external systems, reducing risk and complexity
Manjinder Kainth, CEO of Graide, said: “Graide’s marking aid has been built from the ground up to meet the needs of HE, FE and vocational training. Learners can directly enter answers into the Aptem system, meaningful feedback is provided, and responses are trackable and auditable.”
Richard Alberg, CEO of Aptem, added: “We are thrilled to partner with Graide to bring the transformative power of AI-driven marking to Aptem customers. Timely marking is directly linked to learner engagement and experience, and this tool will accelerate the process without compromising on quality, ultimately improving learner outcomes.”
Aptem and Graide’s collaboration offers a tailored solution for vocational training providers, designed to fit the unique requirements of apprenticeship delivery while enhancing efficiency through advanced AI technology.
