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Evaluator last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Overview

The Strength Acknowledgment evaluator assesses whether a piece of feedback names something specific and authentic that the student did well. The evaluator considers whether:
  • Praise is authentic or reflexive
  • Feedback is specific or generic
  • Feedback is anchored to evidence – i.e., a feature of the student’s response
  • Feedback uses process-vs.-trait framing – i.e., praising what the student did rather than a fixed ability
  • Acknowledgment is warranted – e.g., “IDK” should not draw false praise

At a glance

Getting started

Follow the Quickstart to start using this evaluator:

Inputs

Inputs must be de-identified. Do not submit students' Personally Identifiable Information (PII) or any regulated or sensitive personal information.

Output

Example output

Interpreting results

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Quickstart

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