Supervisor reviews allow CAS experience supervisors to provide feedback on a student’s progress, effort, and commitment.

In ManageBac+, these reviews are integrated directly into the student’s CAS Worksheet, enabling streamlined tracking and evaluation across all experiences.

Overview

These reviews help validate student participation and ensure alignment with CAS learning outcomes.

Key Concepts / What’s New

• Reviews are requested directly from CAS experiences.
• Supervisors can submit reviews without a ManageBac+ account.
• Reviews include comments, learning outcomes, and completion status.
• Coordinators can monitor and message supervisors centrally.

Step-by-Step Navigation

Requesting a Supervisor Review

CAS Experience > Reflections & Evidence > Request Supervisor Review

1. Open a CAS Experience.
2. Click on the Reflections & Evidence tab.
3. Add at least one reflection.
4. Ensure the experience status is marked as Approved by the CAS Advisor.
5. Click Request Supervisor Review.

Important

The Request Supervisor Review button will only appear once a reflection is added and the experience is approved.

Completing the Supervisor Review

Email Link > Supervisor Survey > Submit Final Review

1. The supervisor receives an email.
2. They click the link provided.
3. Complete the review form including comments.
4. Select achieved learning outcomes.
5. Confirm completion of the experience.

Reviewing Multiple Students

Dashboard > Reviews & Progress > CAS > Reviews

1. Navigate to the Dashboard.
2. Select Reviews & Progress.
3. Click CAS then Reviews.
4. Filter by Pending, In Progress, Reviewed, or Incomplete.

Customised Dashboard

Pin the Reviews & Progress widget to your dashboard to swiftly browse and access CAS Approvals & Reviews.

Resetting a Supervisor Review

Experience > Supervisor Review > Reset Review

1. Open the CAS Experience.
2. Click Supervisor Review.
3. Select Reset Review.
4. Update supervisor details if needed.
5. Click Save Changes.

Monitoring Supervisors

Dashboard > Reviews & Progress > CAS

1. Go to the Dashboard.
2. Select Reviews & Progress then CAS.
3. View the Supervisor List.
4. Click Message Supervisors to send reminders.

1. Enter a message and Send to all supervisors.

Reviewing Reflections and Evidence

CAS Worksheet > Browse Reflections & Evidence

1. Open the student’s CAS Worksheet.
2. Select Browse Reflections & Evidence.
3. Filter reflections by type, learning outcome, or experience.
4. Use arrow controls to navigate between students.
5. Export reflections via CAS Documents if needed.

Best Practices

Before Requesting Reviews

• Ensure students have added meaningful reflections.
• Confirm experiences are reviewed and marked as Approved.
• Check supervisor email accuracy to avoid delivery issues.

During the Review Process

• Monitor review statuses via the dashboard regularly.
• Use filters to prioritise Pending and In Progress reviews.
• Send reminders to supervisors where needed.

After Reviews are Submitted

• Verify that learning outcomes are correctly recorded.
• Only reset reviews when absolutely necessary.
• Export reflections and evidence for reporting or audits.

Warnings & Important Notes

• Supervisor details are locked once a review is submitted.
• Resetting a review permanently removes submitted feedback.
• Supervisors do not require accounts, but must have valid email access.

Related Articles

• Creating CAS Project Groups
• Managing CAS Experiences
• CAS Worksheet Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

Do supervisors need a ManageBac+ account?

No. Supervisors can complete reviews via a secure email link without logging into ManageBac+.

Why can’t I request a supervisor review?

The Request Supervisor Review option only appears once:

• A reflection has been added, and
• The experience has been marked as Approved.

Can I edit a submitted review?

No. To make changes, you must reset the review. This will remove the original submission and allow you to request a new one.

How can I follow up with supervisors?

Use Dashboard > Reviews & Progress > CAS to access Message Supervisors and send reminders in bulk.

Can I review multiple students efficiently?

Yes. Use dashboard filters and navigation arrows within the CAS Worksheet to move between students without reopening each experience.