Teacher report card comments for the whole class, from your notes
Thirty report cards, each needing a comment that sounds personal and not copied. Attach your gradebook and a line or two about each student, and your todo.is agent drafts a comment for every child: a real strength, one clear next step and a warm close, in your school's length and tone. You edit, not write from scratch.
The prompt
- Write report card comments for my [GRADE AND SUBJECT] class for [TERM]. Here are my students' grades and my notes on each one: [STUDENT NOTES]. For each student write [LENGTH] in a [TONE] tone: start with a specific strength, then one clear next step with a practical way to work on it at home or in class, and end positively. Use each student's first name and the right pronouns from my notes. Don't repeat the same sentence across students, avoid jargon parents won't understand, and never mention other students. Flag any student where my notes are too thin to write something personal. Our school's rules: [SCHOOL RULES]. Give me an Excel file with one row per student and a Word copy I can paste from.
What to change
- [GRADE AND SUBJECT]: E.g. "Grade 4, all subjects" or "Year 9 Science".
- [TERM]: E.g. "the end of the first semester" or "Spring term".
- [STUDENT NOTES]: Attach your gradebook (Excel/CSV) plus a few words per student, e.g. "Maya: great reader, rushes math, kind to others". First names are enough.
- [LENGTH]: E.g. "3 to 4 sentences" or "max 400 characters".
- [TONE]: E.g. "warm and encouraging" or "formal and concise".
- [SCHOOL RULES]: Anything required, e.g. "third person, no abbreviations, mention effort grade". Or "none".
Example result
- Grade 4 report card comments, first semester
- 28 students · 3–4 sentences · warm, parent-friendly
- Sample comments
- Maya: Maya is a confident, expressive reader who brings stories to life when she reads aloud. In math she understands new ideas quickly, and her next step is to slow down and check each answer before moving on. Practising one or two word problems at home with a quick check will help. Maya's kindness to classmates makes our room a better place.
- Daniel: Daniel has made real progress in writing this semester, and his paragraphs now have a clear beginning, middle and end. His next step is to add more describing words to make his writing more vivid. Reading together for 15 minutes each evening will grow his vocabulary. I look forward to seeing his stories develop.
- Aisha: Aisha is a careful, thoughtful mathematician who explains her thinking clearly. She is ready to share her ideas more often in class discussions. Encouraging her to talk through her day at home can build that confidence. Aisha is a pleasure to teach.
- Leo: Leo's curiosity in science stands out; his questions about the water cycle led our whole class to a great discussion. His next step is to finish written tasks on time, and a simple checklist at his desk is helping. With this focus, Leo will have a strong second semester.
- Flagged for more detail
- • Noah: notes only say "good effort". Add one subject or moment to make the comment personal.
- • Ella: grades only. Add a strength or a goal.
- Comment starters you can reuse
- • Strength: "shows real skill in…", "has grown in confidence with…"
- • Next step: "is ready to…", "will benefit from…"
- • Close: "I am excited to see…", "keep up the great effort with…"
How to do it with todo.is
- Copy the prompt, set the grade, term, length and tone, and attach your gradebook with short notes.
- Paste it into todo.is on the Today screen; on the go you can send it to your agent by email or Telegram.
- Open the Excel file, read every comment and change anything that doesn't sound like you.
- Ask for edits like "shorter for Leo" or "more formal for all"; next term, your agent remembers your style.
Tips for a better result
- One concrete detail per child (a book, a project, a moment) makes a comment feel personal.
- Frame weaknesses as next steps: "is ready to" reads better to parents than "struggles with".
- Use first names only in your notes, and follow your school's data rules for student information.
- Always read every comment before it goes on a report; you know the child, the agent only knows your notes.
teacher report card comments: FAQ
- How long should a report card comment be? Most schools ask for 2 to 5 sentences or a character limit. Check your school's guidance and put it in the prompt.
- How do I write a report card comment for a struggling student? Start with a real strength, name one specific goal, and give parents a simple way to help at home. Keep the tone honest and hopeful.
- Is it OK to use AI for report card comments? Many teachers use AI to draft, then edit every comment themselves. Follow your school's policy, and only share the student details you are allowed to.
- Can it write comments in another language for families? Yes. Ask for a translated copy, for example in Spanish or Arabic, alongside the English version.
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