Queensland Report Comment Library
Example comments for Queensland reports under ACiQ v9, from Prep to Year 10. Each one backs a result against the achievement standard with evidence from assessment and gives one clear next step. Adapt them for OneSchool, or draft your own with our AI tool.
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Real examples demonstrating Queensland Department of Education reporting standards
Comments at Each Result
Year 6 Science, written to match an A, a C and an E against the achievement standard
A - Very high achievement
Sophie explained how electrical energy is transferred and transformed in a circuit, using accurate terms in her assessment response. In the investigation she identified the variables to change, measure and keep the same, and explained why her results might vary. Her next step is to suggest a change to her method and predict how it would affect her results.
C - Sound achievement
Liam built a simple circuit with a switch and described how the electricity flows when it is closed. He followed the steps of the investigation carefully and recorded his measurements in a table. His next step is to use his data to explain what happened, rather than only describing it, by finishing with a sentence that starts "This shows that...".
E - Very limited achievement
With guidance, Joshua connected a battery and a globe to make a working circuit, and named the parts he used. He participated in the group investigation and helped collect the materials. His next step is to describe what happens when a circuit is broken. Hands-on tasks with a teacher aide are helping him build the vocabulary to explain his ideas.
Prep and Early Years
The Prep five-point scale and Years 1-2 descriptors
Working with
Emma recognises the letters in her name and is matching more letters to their sounds each week. During shared reading she points to words from left to right and talks about the pictures. Her next step is to hear the first sound in simple words. Playing "I spy" with sounds at home is a fun way to practise.
Sound achievement
Mia counts collections to 100 by ones, twos, fives and tens, and partitions two-digit numbers into tens and ones. She solves simple addition problems using a number line. Her next step is to use known facts, such as doubles, to solve problems more quickly.
Secondary Subject Comments
Years 7-10 subjects reported against the ACiQ v9 achievement standards
B - High achievement
Aiden analysed primary sources from the Industrial Revolution to explain how working conditions changed, and he used evidence well in his extended response. He identified different perspectives, including those of factory owners and child workers. His next step is to evaluate how reliable each source is before using it.
D - Developing achievement
Tyler shared thoughtful ideas about the novel in class discussions and identified the main conflict. His analytical paragraph stated a clear point but did not include evidence from the text. His next step is to support each point with a short quotation and explain what it shows, using the paragraph scaffold from class.
Specialized Comment Collections
Supporting diverse learners with tailored feedback approaches
EAL/D Students
Comments that separate subject achievement from English language development, using the Bandscales to describe language progress.
Students with an ICP
Comments for students on an Individual Curriculum Plan, reporting against the year level of the curriculum they are working on.
Prep Reports
Comments using the five Prep scale points, from Becoming aware to Applying, for families new to school reports.
Senior Students (QCE)
Comments for Years 11 and 12 on internal assessment, progress towards the QCE and readiness for external assessment.
Anatomy of an Effective Report Comment
The Four Essential Components
Every effective report comment should include these elements
Positive Opening
Begin with a strength, achievement, or positive attribute. This sets a constructive tone and recognises student effort. Examples: "demonstrates strong understanding", "shows enthusiasm for learning", "has made impressive progress".
Specific Evidence
Provide concrete examples of skills, knowledge, or behaviours demonstrated during the reporting period. Reference specific topics, activities, or assessments. Avoid vague statements like "works hard" - instead say "consistently completes extension tasks in multiplication".
Achievement Context
Relate performance to the ACiQ v9 achievement standard for the year level, and make sure the comment describes work at the same level as the result. A C is sound achievement of the standard, not a weak result. In Prep, use the language of the five-point Prep scale.
Forward-Looking Guidance
End with actionable, specific recommendations for continued growth. Frame suggestions constructively using language like "to further develop" or "next steps include". Give parents and students clear direction for supporting ongoing learning.
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