As you enter scores or flags for assignments, use comments to record specific details about student performance or accommodations for the assignment. You can either add comments manually by typing them into the space provided or by choosing from the comment bank (list of FPS bank comments).
To enter a comment:
Click on the student’s score for the assignment within PTP
Enter the comment within the Comment Box at the bottom of the Score Inspector.
You can also click the Comment icon in upper right corner of the Score Inspector
After clicking on the Comment icon in the upper rigt corner of the Score Inspector, you will be able to:
a. Enter a comment in the text box
b. Click Show Comment Bank. You can search for comments by keywords or category. (Accommodations are labeled ACC and can be quickly located by searching for “ACC” in the filter box.)
c. Click the + sign next to a comment to select it
d. Click on the star next to a comment to “favorite” the comment. Starred comments will appear at the top of the comment bank).
4. Once a comment has been added, a blue comment icon will appear in the student’s score cell.
5. Click the icon to read the comment.
6. Save
From the main navigation menu, choose Settings, then Comment Bank.
Select the My Comments tab.
Click Add.
4. Enter a comment Code and Category.
5. By default, Favorite is selected to mark this comment as a favorite. Uncheck the box to remove this comment from your list of favorites.
6. Enter the comment. Choose a Smart Text option to insert a name or pronoun in the comment's context.
Smart text options allow you to add names or pronouns to the context of the general comments, which personalizes comments for each student. For example, "<first name> listens well in class. <He/She> participates in class discussions" will display as "Kate listens well in class. She participates in class discussions."
7. Review the applied smart text for accuracy and make any necessary changes before proceeding.
8. Click Save. The changes or additions will display in the Comment Bank on the Score Inspector.