Update app.py

app.py

@@ -364,7 +364,7 @@ Start immediately with Q1. Do not include any introduction or explanation.
 
 # ---------- 5. Grade/Mark Student Answers ----------
 def grade_student_answers(questions, student_answers, grade_level, topic, subject=None):
-    """Grade all student answers and provide feedback"""
+    """Grade all student answers and provide AI feedback - NO STRICT FORMAT REQUIRED"""
     
     if not questions or not student_answers:
         return " No questions or answers to grade."
@@ -378,20 +378,20 @@ def grade_student_answers(questions, student_answers, grade_level, topic, subjec
             feedback_list.append(f"Q{i+1}: [NOT ANSWERED]")
             continue
         
-        # Create grading prompt
+        # Create flexible grading prompt - AI evaluates based on question number & content
         grading_prompt = f"""You are an experienced UNEB examiner for {grade_level} students. Subject: {subject or 'General'}
-        
-Question: {question_text}
+
+Question {i+1}: {question_text}
 
 Student's Answer: {student_answer}
 
-Provide:
-1. Is this answer correct? (Yes/Partially/No)
-2. Score: X/10
-3. Explanation: Brief feedback on what's correct and what needs improvement
-4. If wrong, provide the correct approach
+Evaluate this answer:
+- Is it correct, partially correct, or incorrect?
+- Provide a mark/score
+- Give feedback explaining what's good and what needs improvement
+- If incorrect, briefly explain the correct approach
 
-Keep feedback concise but clear. Be encouraging."""
+Accept answers in ANY format/style as long as they address the question. Be constructive and encouraging."""
         
         grade_response, _ = ask_ai(grading_prompt, temperature=0.3)
         feedback_list.append(f"Q{i+1}:\n{grade_response}\n")