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Free report comment builder: Year 3-6 Science (Australian Curriculum v9)
Short answer: choose the year level, tick the Science strands you taught and pick Above, At or Working towards for each. Add a first name and pronoun (or keep [Name]), then copy the paragraph. It runs in your browser, uses our free sample comments, and nothing you type is sent anywhere.
Build a comment
1. Year level
2. Student
3. Opener
4. Strands and tiers
Tick only what you taught this semester. Tiers marked "full pack" aren't in the free samples.
5. Next step
0 words 0 characters (with spaces)
No limit set
You can edit the text above. Changing a choice rebuilds the paragraph and replaces your edits. Always add one specific detail about the student.
How the builder works
- Comments: the free builder uses only the sample comments already shown on our Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 Science pages, about 12 per year, plus general openers and next steps.
- Pronouns: each comment has a hand-checked version for they, she and he, so verbs agree ("they explain", "she explains"). Untick the pronoun option to use the name in every sentence instead.
- Counts: words are split on spaces, and characters include spaces and punctuation, which is how most reporting systems count. Check your system's limit before you write the whole class.
- Privacy: nothing leaves your device. No sign-up, no cookies, no analytics.
Want the whole bank for Years 3 to 6?
The Year 3-6 Science Report Comments pack (A$9, made by us) has 183 original comments: 39 for each of Years 3, 4, 5 and 6, covering every v9 Science strand at Above, At and Working towards, plus 27 general openers, engagement comments and next steps. Gender-neutral, with a focus line and content description codes for each strand. Word, Google Docs-friendly Word, CSV for reporting software, and PDF. One-off price, instant download, 14-day refund with no questions asked.
Written with AI help and checked by hand against each v9 achievement standard. You don't need it to use the free comments on these pages.
FAQ
Is the report comment builder free?
Yes. It's free, needs no sign-up and works in your browser. It uses the free sample comments from our Year 3 to 6 Science pages. The paid pack has the full bank of 183 comments if you want every strand at every tier.
Does the builder store student names?
No. Everything runs on your device. The name you type isn't sent to us or anyone else, and nothing is saved when you close the page. This site has no analytics or tracking.
Which year levels and subjects does it cover?
Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 Science, written against the Australian Curriculum Version 9.0 achievement standard. Each year has comments for the Science understanding sub-strands, Science as a human endeavour and Science inquiry, plus general Semester 2 openers and next steps.
Why are some tiers marked 'full pack'?
The free builder only uses the sample comments shown on our year pages, about 12 per year. The A$9 pack covers every v9 Science strand at Above, At and Working towards, with 39 comments per year level.
Does it handle they, she and he correctly?
Yes. Each comment was rewritten and checked by hand for each pronoun, including verb agreement for they (for example 'they explain' rather than 'they explains'). The default is they. You can also keep the student's name in every sentence.
Were the comments written with AI?
Yes, with AI help. Mint drafted them with AI assistance, then checked and edited them by hand against the v9 achievement standard. Read and edit every comment so it describes the student's actual work.
Curriculum source: Australian Curriculum Version 9.0, Years 3 to 6 Science. © Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) 2010 to present, unless otherwise indicated. Material from the Australian Curriculum website (accessed 22 October 2026) was modified: comments paraphrase the achievement standards. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. ACARA does not endorse any product that uses the Australian Curriculum or make any representations as to the quality of such products.
Disclosure: Mint sells the Science report comments pack mentioned on this page. The builder is free to use without buying anything. Not affiliated with or endorsed by ACARA or any education department. Last updated 2026-10-22.