Reviewing Reports as a Colleague

    Peer Review
    Updated Apr 8, 2026
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    How to review assigned packs in ReportRocket, add helpful annotations to student report comments, and provide constructive feedback to colleagues.

    Your Role as a Reviewer

    Packs to Review page showing assigned review packs

    When a colleague assigns you a Review Pack, you're helping ensure their reports are clear, accurate, and ready for parents.

    Accessing Your Assigned Packs

    Click Packs to Review in the sidebar to see all packs assigned to you.

    The Review Process

    1. Open the Pack

    Click on a pack to see all included reports.

    2. Review Each Report

    For each student report:

    • Read the comment carefully
    • Consider clarity, accuracy, and tone
    • Look for grammar or spelling issues
    • Check curriculum alignment

    3. Add Annotations

    Select text and add an annotation. Choose a category:

    CategoryWhen to Use
    ClarityMeaning is unclear or confusing
    SpecificityToo vague, needs concrete examples
    GrammarSpelling, punctuation, or grammatical errors
    PositiveHighlight something well-written
    SuggestionOffer an alternative approach
    GeneralAny other feedback

    Writing Effective Annotations

    Be specific and constructive:

    • ❌ "Fix this"
    • ✅ "Consider specifying which reading strategy Emma improved in"
    • ❌ "Wrong"
    • ✅ "This should be 'their' not 'there'"

    4. Mark Reports as Reviewed

    As you finish each report, mark it reviewed to track your progress.

    5. Submit Your Review

    Choose an action:

    • Approve – All reports meet standard, no changes needed
    • Request Changes – Reports have annotations needing attention

    Add pack-level comments for general feedback.

    Handling Recall Requests

    If the teacher needs their pack back urgently:

    1. You'll receive a notification
    2. Review the reason provided
    3. Choose to release or continue reviewing

    Tips for Reviewers

    1. Be timely – Colleagues are waiting for feedback
    2. Be constructive – Focus on improvement, not criticism
    3. Be thorough – Check every report in the pack
    4. Be specific – Vague feedback is hard to action

    Next Steps

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