Student Reports
The Victorian Government has introduced commonsense report cards. The report cards are written in plain English, giving parents a clearer picture of their child’s progress against expected state-wide standards.
Topics in this web site include:
For parents - information about the report cards, what the A-E ratings mean, how parents can get the most out of parent-teacher interviews and links to some sample report cards.
For schools - information for schools, including the requirements for the report cards, resources for the school leadership team and report coordinators, as well as tips and advice for teachers on writing clear, concise and comprehensive comments
For software developers - includes specifications and test data for software developers wishing to undergo the compliance process to become an accredited Department of Education software vendor
Sample student report cards - provides descriptions of and links to sample primary and secondary report cards, report cards for English as a Second Language (ESL) and Languages other than English (LOTE) students, for students with an Individual Learning Plan or using portfolios, and sample reports against a combination of Victorian Essential Learning Standards (VELS) and Curriculum and Standards Framework (CSF) II outcomes
Case studies - from schools on approaches to planning and implementing reporting processes
Fact sheet - information on changes to student reports in 2007
Contacts - further information and feedback