AI tools for BTEC teachers: simple questions to ask

Some tools use AI to help staff review learner work. Others do different things. If you are new to BTEC, start with three questions: does the tool show what it looked at, can you check its output, and does your centre allow you to use it for this task?

What a tool may help with

• Put learner work and criteria in one place.
• Point you to parts of the work that may relate to a criterion.
• Help you keep notes or organise records.
• Show which parts of the work it used, so you can check them yourself.

These are possible features, not promises about every product. Always check the tool's output against the original work and your centre's rules.

What you still need to check

• The assessment decision. Do not treat a tool's answer as the final decision. Follow the qualification rules and your centre's process.
• Who wrote the work. A computer check alone cannot prove who produced a submission. Follow your centre's authentication process. See the detection guide.
• Whether the tool is allowed for this task. Check your centre's rules and the awarding body's current guidance first.

Questions to ask before using a tool

1. Does it name the qualification and unit it supports?
2. Can you see which parts of the learner's work it used?
3. Can you correct or ignore a result that is wrong?
4. Who can see the learner's work, and how long is it kept?
5. Is learner work used to improve or train the tool?
6. Does your centre allow this use for this assessment?

Pause and ask more questions if…

• The provider says the tool cannot make a mistake.
• You cannot see what evidence the tool used.
• You cannot get a clear answer about who can see learner work.

Where checkb.tech sits

checkb.tech helps teachers review learner evidence against supported Pearson BTEC criteria. It points to evidence and reports a finding for each criterion; you review the work and make the assessment decision. It does not award a grade. Read our data protection information and product guides, then check your centre's rules before using any tool with learner work.

FAQ

Can I use AI with assessed work?

Check the current Pearson guidance and your centre's rules before you do. The answer may depend on the qualification and task. Ask your Lead IV if you are unsure. Pearson's approved centre resources are a good place to start.

Will using a tool undermine my professional judgement?

A tool should support your review, not replace your judgement. Our guide to marking an assignment shows a simple way to check the evidence and record your decision.