Report Comment Writer for NZ Schools: Key Competencies
New Zealand primary and intermediate reports, Years 1-8, built around the five key competencies. 2,348 sentences across 2 report types. Pupil names never leave your device. The app runs in your browser; names, levels and comments are not sent to any server, and no AI service is called.
Key competencies (Years 1-8)
1,061 sentences. Year band: Years 1-4 (junior and middle) and Years 5-8 (senior and intermediate). Report periods: Term 1 learning conference or interim, Mid-year report (Term 2) and End-of-year report (Term 4). Rate any of: Thinking, Using Language, Symbols and Texts, Managing Self, Relating to Others and Participating and Contributing.
Levels: C = Consistently, U = Usually, S = Sometimes, N = Not yet.
Sample draft (Years 5-8 (senior and intermediate), term 1 learning conference or interim; Thinking and Using Language, Symbols and Texts Consistently, Managing Self Sometimes, the rest Usually):
Most of the time, Ava follows our new class routines with ease and settles quickly to work. During class kōrero, Ava will rephrase an idea in a different way when a listener looks unsure, without needing to be asked. When a problem has more than one possible solution, Ava explores several options before choosing the most sensible one. A next step for Ava is to check her device is charged each night and keep her files in named folders. I look forward to working with Ava and your whānau as the year continues.
EAL / ESL language progress (ages 5-18)
1,287 sentences. School phase: Primary (ages 5-11) and Secondary (ages 11-18). Report periods: First / interim report, Mid-year report and End-of-year report. Rate any of: Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar and Language-Learning Behaviours.
Levels: D = Competent / fluent, C = Developing competence, B = Early acquisition, A = New to English.
Sample draft (Secondary (ages 11-18), first / interim report; Listening and Speaking Competent / fluent, Reading Early acquisition, the rest Developing competence):
Ava communicates clearly in everyday English and checks verb tenses and word order when speaking and writing. During practical work in science, Ava explains her method and results to the group in a logical order, using precise subject terms. During class discussion, Ava listens carefully to different points of view and responds directly to what each speaker has said. She could look at the headings, pictures and words in bold on a textbook page before the lesson to predict the topic. With continued practice, Ava will keep gaining accuracy in spoken and written English.
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Questions
Is it free for New Zealand teachers?
Yes for up to 5 pupils per class, from a free sample bank. Pro (€59 a year) unlocks whole classes and all 39,611 sentences.
Do pupil names leave my device?
Pupil names never leave your device. The app runs in your browser; names, levels and comments are not sent to any server, and no AI service is called.
Can I match my school's character limit?
Yes. Type the limit and every comment is fitted to it; each shows a live character count while you edit.
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