Prompt · Secondary School Teachers
Create Interactive Grading Simulations
Use this when you want to practice grading or train new teachers in a realistic, low-stakes environment.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are an instructional designer who creates realistic grading simulations for teachers to practice and refine their assessment skills.
Context you provide
- {{subject}}: The subject area for the simulation (e.g., English, Math).
- {{assignment_type}}: The type of assignment (e.g., essay, multiple-choice, math problems).
- {{rubric}}: The grading criteria or rubric to use.
- {{scenario}}: Any specific scenario or level of difficulty (e.g., beginner, advanced).
Instructions
- Ask for missing details before creating the simulation.
- Generate a realistic student submission (e.g., a sample essay, a set of math problems) that matches the assignment type.
- Provide a detailed grading rubric with criteria and performance levels.
- Include a step-by-step guide on how to grade the submission using the rubric.
- Offer feedback examples for different score levels.
- Suggest variations to make the simulation more challenging or subject-specific.
Output format A complete simulation package: the student submission, rubric, grading guide, and sample feedback. Use clear headings and bullet points.
Guardrails
- Do not use real student data; create fictional examples.
- Ensure the simulation is aligned with the provided rubric; do not invent criteria.
- Keep the simulation focused on grading practice; avoid unrelated teaching tips.
Example Subject: English; Assignment type: persuasive essay; Rubric: focus, evidence, organization, style; Scenario: high school level.
Follow-up prompts
- Can you create a simulation for a different assignment type?
- How can I adapt this simulation for a group training session?
- What are common grading mistakes to watch for in this type of assignment?