The Teacher’s AI Detection Problem
You suspect a student used ChatGPT. The essay is suspiciously polished, uses phrases no 10th-grader would write, and every paragraph is perfectly structured. But suspicion isn’t evidence.
You need a tool that shows you where the AI patterns are — not just a number.
What Teachers Need (That Most Detectors Don’t Provide)
- Evidence, not just a score — You can’t accuse a student based on “87% AI probability.” You need to point to specific sentences.
- False positive awareness — Good student writers sometimes get flagged. You need to understand why something was flagged.
- Free access — School budgets are tight. A $10/month subscription per teacher doesn’t scale.
Why We Built This Differently
| What you get | How it helps |
|---|---|
| Word-level heatmap | Point to specific sentences in student conferences |
| Sentence analysis | Understand why text was flagged (uniformity, AI phrases, etc.) |
| False positive context | Our false positive guide explains when to trust the result |
| Free, unlimited | Check every paper, every class, every semester |
Best Practice for Teachers
- Never rely solely on AI detection for academic integrity decisions
- Use the heatmap as a conversation starter — “Can you walk me through how you wrote this paragraph?”
- Compare against the student’s previous writing — sudden jumps in quality are a signal
- Check the accuracy guide to understand detection limitations
FAQ
Can I check a whole class’s essays at once?
Currently our tool handles one text at a time. Paste individual essays for best results.
What if a student’s essay is flagged but they didn’t use AI?
This happens — especially with well-prepared students or ESL learners. Read our false positive guide before making any decisions.
See Also
Check student work free → AI Detector