May 2025: As part of Phase 2 of the Teacher App, we have introduced the Assessment Module.
Note: Please note that formula columns are not currently supported. This feature is under review, and we hope to include it in a future update.
IMPORTANT : this feature is designed specifically for use on Tablets.
- This module allows teachers to enter Assessment results one Student at a time, making it quick and easy to record data during lessons or while on the move.
- It is built for simple, mobile-friendly use and updates the web version in real time.
- All core functionality mirrors the web-based version, ensuring a consistent experience across platforms.
Important: Teachers will need to update to the latest version of the app unless they have auto-updates enabled for all apps on their device settings.
- Access and Navigation
- Filter
- Update a Marksheet
- Types of Marksheets Examples
- Additional Student Information
- Add Comments
- Add Classwork Observations
Access and Navigation
When using the updated Teacher App on a Tablet, you will land on the Modules home screen, where all available Modules are displayed in a tile format.
Tap the Assessment tile to open the Assessment module.
The Assessment landing page is divided into two main sections: Today’s Timetable and Assigned to you.
The top left Search bar allows you to search by the Marksheet title.
- The Today’s Timetable section displays only Marksheets assigned to you for the current day. This section scrolls horizontally. If no Marksheets are available for today, a message will display ‘No Marksheets here’.
- The Assigned to you section lists all Marksheets assigned to you and scrolls vertically.
Filter
On the Assessment landing page, click the top right Filter icon (example 1 below)
In the Filter popup, you can Filter the view using the following options (example 2 below)
- Active on – Defaults to today’s date.
- View as – Defaults to logged in user, but you can switch to another user.
Click Apply to save and apply your filters.
Update a Marksheet
On the Assessment landing page, either;
- Click on Begin Assessment (example 1 below) on a Marksheet from the Today’s Timetable
- OR
- Click on a row in the Assigned to you section.
The Student List (example 2 below) page will open. Complete the Filter criteria in the popup and click Apply.
The page will display Students based on your filter selections, arranged alphabetically by surname.
The top of the page shows the Marksheet Name, Subject, and Completion percentage.
Click Begin Assessment to start working through the Students in order, or click directly on a Student’s name from the list.
When you click Begin Assessment the system will open the first Student in the list.
Depending on your MCAS Assessment Settings see How to Set Up Assessment Configurations in MCAS
- The Header shows the Student’s position in the sequence (e.g. Student 1/7).
- You will see the Student’s photo (if available), name, Year Group, and any user-defined flags.
- Complete the Marksheet for the Student.
- IMPORTANT : All changes are automatically saved and instantly reflected on the MCAS parent web portal. Please check how your MCAS Assessment Configurations are set up as these may differ from the examples in this guide.
- To move to the next Student, click their name in the bottom-right corner.
- Continue this process until you have completed the assessment for all Students.
- To make changes, simply reselect an option from the dropdown or edit the text – your updates will be saved automatically.
- Click the Back arrow to return to the Student List page.
Note: If the Marksheet is not fully completed, the next time you return to it, the button will say Continue Assessment instead of Begin Assessment.
Types of Marksheet Examples
Marksheet (Main Assessment)
Filter: Result Date and Class Membership Date default to today’s date.
Curriculum Assessment Sheet
Stage Assessment Sheet
Filter: Result Date and Class Membership Date default to today’s date, therefore the Student List appears automatically.
Summative Assessment Sheet
Filter: Defaults to Core Subjects.
Formative Assessment Sheet
Early Years Assessment Sheet
Filter: All Subjects, All Topics, and Formative and Summative are selected by default.
Standardised Assessment Sheet
- Filter: Term defaults to the current term, and View defaults to Marking.
- Assessment: Entering a score in the Total Marks field will update the Standardised Score and Grade fields automatically
Additional Student Information
In the Marksheet, click the Settings icon to open the Additional Information popup.
You can add up to seven fields to the Marksheet. After selecting the fields, click Confirm to apply your changes.
Use the arrow icon against the Student to expand or collapse the Additional Information as needed.
Add Comments
In the Marksheet (Main Assessment), click the Comments Bank icon to open the Comments Bank popup.
The Comments Bank allows access to both System and Personal Comments. Drill down to the required Comment and click the eye icon to preview it in the Preview panel.
Click +Add to move the selected Comment into the Workspace panel.
After adding all desired Comments to the Workspace, click Apply this comment to insert them into the Marksheet.
Add Classwork Observations
In the Marksheet, click the Classwork Observation icon to open the Classwork Observation page.
Enter your text in the Observation field. The Statement List and Students fields will populate automatically.
Click Add Media.
Then choose one of the following options:
- Capture Media – Take a new photo or a video.
- Browse Media – Select existing media from your device.
Click Save.
A notification will confirm that the Observation has been saved successfully.
Note: If you try to leave the Classwork Observation page without saving, you will see the following message:
‘Exit Classwork Observation? Are you sure you want to exit? You will lose all your data’.
Click ‘No, Stay’ to remain on the page, and remember to click Save to save your data before you exit.
