The first batch of real exam marking this year

I have several thoughts for essential exam marking equipment:

1. A stamp with a large red `?'
2. Calming tablets

You need 1 when a student does a brain dump or creates an unconnected string of words. You need 2 when your paranoia increases as a student returns an answer that matches your perfect one. Luckily either extreme is rare, however they typically dominate the whole script.