Map questions to taught targets
List the learning targets taught during the period. Assign marks across them before writing questions. Include a range of demand: recall, understanding and application where suitable. Do not add a difficult topic simply to make the paper longer.
Check the wording and choices
Give each question one clear task. For multiple-choice questions, confirm that exactly one option is correct unless the instructions explicitly say otherwise. Remove accidental clues, overlapping options and unfamiliar wording unrelated to the skill being assessed.
Solve the paper yourself
Work through the questions without looking at the generated answers. Recalculate totals, verify units and inspect diagrams. If a diagram is not drawn to scale, state that clearly when needed. Make sure every label mentioned in the question appears in the figure.
Make partial credit explicit
For a four-mark calculation, decide how marks are shared across method, substitution, working and the final answer. Record acceptable alternative methods. For written responses, describe the points or evidence expected rather than requiring one exact sentence.
Inspect the exported file
Check the paper’s title, class, duration, instructions, numbering and total marks. Open the PDF or Word file and inspect page breaks, tables and figures. Keep the marking guide separate from the learner paper. Explore the exam builder.