Interpreting AI Detection Results

When a submission is flagged by the AI detection system, it’s important to understand what the results mean and how to act on them.

What You See

For each flagged submission, Penmate provides:

• A flag indicator showing that the submission raised concerns
• Highlighted text — sentences in the student’s work are colour-coded to show areas of concern (green = low concern, yellow = moderate, red = high)
• Writing behaviour insights — a visual overview of how the text was produced during the submission session
• A summary with key observations about the submission

What to Do When a Submission Is Flagged

1. Review the highlighted text — look at which parts of the submission raised concerns
2. Check the writing behaviour — consider how the student produced their text
3. Consider the context — some students type quickly or use autocomplete, which can sometimes affect results
4. Use professional judgement — AI detection is a tool to support your assessment, not a definitive verdict
5. Talk to the student — if you have concerns, discuss the submission with the student directly

Things to Keep in Mind

• No detection is perfect — AI detection technology is continually evolving, and no method is 100% accurate
• False positives can occur — a flagged submission does not automatically mean the student cheated
• Students don’t see the results — AI detection data is visible only to teachers
• Use it as one signal among many — combine AI detection with your knowledge of the student’s ability and writing style