Guide to Writing a Mastery-Based Narrative

This step-by-step guide supports educators in writing narrative summaries that bring a student’s learning story to life. You’ll learn how to highlight academic progress, interpret key learning behaviors, and outline clear next steps—while centering student strengths and ownership. The guide includes a flexible structure, examples across grade levels, and tips for making each narrative both personal and actionable. A must-have resource for schools using mastery-based progress reports.