How to use the student summary feature
The Student Summary gives you a consolidated, easy-to-scan snapshot of how a student performed across an entire assessment. It’s built for those moments when question-by-question feedback is super detailed (and a little long) — and you want the “big picture” without losing what matters.
What you’ll use it for
Student Summary helps you:
- Quickly review overall performance without reading every comment for every question
- Spot patterns in strengths and gaps across the full assessment
- Share clear, focused next steps with students (without overwhelming them)
Where to find Student Summary
- Go to Marks & Submissions
- Find the relevant student
- Open the student’s Mark Details page
- From there, open the Student Summary
What’s included in the Student Summary?
Each Student Summary includes:
- Performance snapshot (a quick overall view of how they did)
- Strengths to build on (what the student is doing well)
- Key areas for improvement (the main gaps holding them back)
- Priority next steps (the most important actions to take next)
- Performance breakdown by question (a view of the mark scored for each question)
Using “Actions” (top right)
On the top right of the Student Summary, click Actions to access the tools below:
Export options
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Export PDF: all student summaries (for the assessment)
Download a single PDF containing every student’s summary for that assessment.
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Export PDF: this student’s summary only
Download a PDF containing only the currently viewed student’s summary.
Summary controls
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Regenerate summary
Rebuild the summary (useful if marking or feedback has changed).
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Copy summary text
Copy the full summary text to paste into emails, reports, LMS comments, or parent communication.
Tips for getting the most value
- Use the Performance snapshot for quick reporting and moderation checks.
- Share the Priority next steps with students as a short improvement plan.
- Pair the summary with question feedback when a student wants more detail — but start with the summary to keep it manageable.
Why this feature matters
Student Summary is a fast, teacher-friendly way to review a student’s overall performance — and a student-friendly way to receive improvement guidance without getting lost in a wall of feedback.