Assessment and Reporting ideas

Never sure where to begin with authentic student assessment? If you are new to a year level, past materials are a helpful guide, but did you know ACARA and your state or territory syllabus bring even more clarity with specific teaching points and sample assessments? We have gathered 10 practical ideas for planning assessments that truly show what your students know and can do.

Looking to provide quality feedback to your students? Take your teaching skills to the next level with our definitive guide on using 'exit tickets'. From setting up a system to formulating effective questions, we've got you covered. Uncover the secrets of this innovative teaching strategy and change the way you assess student understanding.

Communicating with parents as a teacher can be simple and fun using the right tools! Check out this post for 11 quick tips for communicating and building relationships with students' parents this year. #parentcommunication #communicatingwithparents

Transform your teaching experience with our Editable Assessment Book. Designed for all your data recording needs with customizable tables for various subject areas. Perfect for report writing, parent-teacher interviews, and student grouping. Use digitally or print it out. Now maintaining all your data in one place is easy and convenient. Stay organised, save time.

In search of consistent student data? Discover our Free Generic Exit Ticket templates aimed at simplifying your academic feedback collection. They're designed to assist you with student reflection, evaluation, academic feedback collection, and progress tracking.

Student behavior charts are a practical tool to monitor and encourage positive actions in the classroom. These charts offer a visual way for students to track progress and understand expectations. They can also help teachers communicate with parents about classroom conduct. Student behavior charts can be adapted for various age groups and behavioral goals. Try adding them to your daily routine for a more organized environment. Click to see easy ideas.

Unlock the secret to a successful Parent-Teacher conference with our insightful tips and tricks. From smart scheduling to ending on a positive note, we'll guide you through the whole process. Get ready to transform your conferences from stressful to seamless. Click to explore the best ways to prepare for your next parent-teacher meeting!

Looking for a foolproof guide to acing report writing? Here it is! Offering top tips, productivity hacks, motivation strategies, and even time-saving comment examples to get your reports written and handed in on time. Also, a sneak peek into our Report Companion tool that promises a seamless report writing experience. Click to unlock the path to report writing success.

Teachers, looking for a simple and easy way to track how often you’ve contacted individual parents to share a positive achievement their child has made?! Download our FREE checklist for parent communication here...

Report writing often appears overwhelming, but we're here to change perceptions. We emphasize that report writing is a marathon and not a sprint. Read about our proven strategies to pace yourself, start early, and effectively navigate this necessary part of the educational journey. It's time to redefine your report writing practice.

These report card comments and phrases for students performing below grade level describe exactly what to say when a student is doing poorly in your classroom. Here you will find lots of good phrases and comments to use.

Looking for a helpful peer editing checklist for students? This guide breaks down the key questions and items to review with classmates, promoting clear feedback and effective edits. Build strong writing skills together by following this easy-to-use checklist. Try using these tips for your next classroom peer review session.

There are surprising benefits of student conferences. What are the advantages of student conferencing? A short individual conference can be the best way for a student to show their understanding or lack of understanding of a skill. If you have been asking yourself any of these questions, click here and get a free reading conference form here! #conferences #teacherstudentconference #readingconference#theteachingscene #theteachingscenebymaureen

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Report card season doesn’t have to be a solo struggle! In this episode, Ash and Alisha share systems, time-saving tools, and mindset shifts to help you manage your workload with confidence. Perfect for new teachers and seasoned pros alike—listen now for 7 report-writing hacks that really work.