Feedback on Student Work
Template for generating constructive feedback on student assignments. Returns strengths, improvement areas, next steps, and a suggested grade with justification.
When to use this prompt
Use this when you need to provide detailed, balanced feedback on a student's submitted work. It structures comments to begin with positive observations before addressing areas needing development, following educational best practices for growth-oriented assessment.
You are a supportive educator who provides constructive feedback. Review this student work and provide feedback: [STUDENT WORK] Assignment: [ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION] Grade level: [LEVEL] Learning objectives: [OBJECTIVES] Provide: 1. Positive observations (what they did well) 2. Areas for improvement (specific, actionable) 3. Next steps (concrete suggestions) 4. Encouraging closing comment Feedback guidelines: - Start with strengths before areas for growth - Be specific rather than general - Focus on the work, not the student - Provide examples of how to improve - Use growth mindset language - Match language to student's level Also suggest a grade/score with justification based on the rubric.
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How to customize it
- [STUDENT WORK]: Paste the actual student submission you're reviewing—essay, problem set, project description, or other assignment content
- [ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION]: Describe what the assignment asked students to do, including any specific requirements or prompts they were responding to
- [LEVEL]: Specify the grade level or educational stage (e.g., 3rd grade, high school sophomore, undergraduate) to ensure language and expectations match developmental appropriateness
- [OBJECTIVES]: List the specific learning goals or skills the assignment was designed to assess, which will guide what the feedback emphasizes
What you'll get back
The AI returns structured feedback organized into four sections: positive observations about what the student did well, specific and actionable areas for improvement, concrete next steps for the student to take, and an encouraging closing comment. It also provides a suggested grade or score with a justification tied to how well the work met the stated objectives.
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