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Awesome! /* /* SchoolReportWriter enables you to build up a huge set of /* comments which you can then mix and match, effectively /* generating a unique report for each individual student. /* It's so much more than just a comment bank /* /* Head of Computing, Independent Secondary School, Yorkshire." COMMENTS: S1 ICT Easter Term Report 1 Standard Text 1=This term students have learnt about databases and presentations, by creating their own Super Heroes database and delivering a presentation to their class based on a famous person. COMMENTS: S1 ICT Easter Term Report 2 Intro 1=#N has enjoyed outstanding success this term and I am delighted with #h progress. 2=#N has enjoyed success this term and I am pleased with #h progress. 3=#N has worked well and is beginning to show signs of making good progress. 4=#N has enjoyed the most success in terms of #h confidence in using the computing facilities. 5=#N has gained a range of new skills and has shown competence in #h use of database software. 6=After an unsure start, #N has gained in confidence and is beginning to make some good progress. 7=#N has found many aspects of this course quite challenging, but has worked with a determined attitude. 8=#N clearly enjoys using the computing facilities, but is not yet working to #h full potential. 9=I have no doubt that #N enjoys this subject, but I have yet to see #m working to the best of #h ability. 10=It has been pleasing to see #N working well and using the computing facilities to good effect. 11=I am pleased to report a recent improvement in #N's attitude, reflected in #h achievements. 12=Despite making a promising start to the course, #N seems to have lost #h initial impetus. COMMENTS: S1 ICT Easter Term Report 3 Classwork 1=In class #e always works with a high level of independence, and #e prefers to tackle challenging problems for #s rather than asking for help straight away. 2=In class #e can be relied upon to work productively and with a high level of independence. 3=#E has demonstrated a good level of competence in using database and presentation software. 4=#E is always well mannered in class and works with a good level of independence. 5=There are times when #e can be easily distracted by #h friends, and this can sometimes result in a lack of productivity in lessons. 6=#E has demonstrated competence in the use of database software and #h use of Power Point to deliver an effective presentation. 7=Although #e has found some aspects of the course quite challenging, #e is not afraid to ask for help when required. 8=#E often makes valuable contributions to lessons, and I have appreciated #h willingness to take part. 9=I have particularly appreciated #h willingness to help friends in the class who may have struggled with various aspects of the course. 10=Although #e clearly enjoys this subject, #e is not yet working to #h full potential. COMMENTS: S1 ICT Easter Term Report 4 Behaviour 1=#E is always polite and well mannered, and is a popular member of the class. 2=#E is always well behaved and courteous. 3=#E can be relied upon to work sensibly and has a good attitude towards #h studies. 4=#E works reasonably well in class, but is often easily distracted from #h work. 5=#E is easily distracted and must make an improved effort to remain on task. 6=Although quiet in lessons, #e works well and is always productive. 7=While I appreciate that #e enjoys being sociable and friendly, there are times when #e needs to listen more carefully and concentrate on #h work. 8=#E has moments of silliness which are distracting to others, having a detrimental effect on #h learning. 9=Although #e works quietly in lessons, #e is always focused and productive. COMMENTS: S1 ICT Easter Term Report 5 Effort 1=I am delighted with #h efforts so far, and #h mature attitude towards #h own learning and progress. 2=I am very pleased with #h efforts so far, and #h attitude towards #h own learning and progress. 3=#E has made a good effort so far, although there is scope for #m to step up a gear and aim for a greater productivity in lessons. 4=Although #e has made a reasonable effort so far, there is scope for #m to step up a gear and work to #h full potential. 5=I am not convinced that #e is working to #h full potential in lessons. 6=Despite finding many aspects of the course quite challenging, I am very pleased with #h efforts to improve #h knowledge and understanding. 7=I am very pleased with #h efforts to improve #h knowledge and understanding, despite finding many aspects of the course quite challenging, 8=Although #e has made some progress, there is plenty of room for improvement in terms of #h effort. COMMENTS: S1 ICT Easter Term Report 6 Homework 1=#N is good at submitting homework on time, and has clearly been developing #h ICT skills in #h own time. 2=#N is good at submitting homework on time to a good standard. 3=#N is good at submitting homework on time to a reasonable standard. 4=#N has clearly spent a lot of #h own time in developing #h knowledge and skills, reflecting a commitment to #h studies and learning. 5=#N has made a reasonable attempt at completing #h homework, although there is still some room for improvement with this. 6=#N has an excellent record of submitting homework on time and has achieved some very high marks. 7=#N has a good record of submitting homework on time and has achieved some high marks. 8=#N has a good record of submitting homework on time and has achieved some reasonable marks. COMMENTS: S1 ICT Easter Term Report 7 Progress 1=#E has successfully created #h own database using Microsoft Access, and has shown an excellent understanding of using queries to search for useful results. 2=#E has successfully created #h own database using Microsoft Access, and has shown a good understanding of using queries to search for useful results. 3=#E has successfully created #h own database using Microsoft Access, and has shown a reasonable understanding of using queries to search for useful results. 4=#E has created #h own database using Microsoft Access, and has shown a reasonable understanding of using queries to search for useful results. 5=#E has also enjoyed using forms to insert records into #h database, and #e understands how to create reports for printing out results. 6=#E has also enjoyed using forms to insert records into #h database. 7=#E has also demonstrated competence in using forms to insert records into #h database. 8=#E has made the most progress with #h use of forms to insert records into #h database. COMMENTS: S1 ICT Easter Term Report 8 Targets 1=As a target for next term #N should aim to increase #h productivity in lessons and listen carefully to instructions. 2=As a target for next term #N should aim to listen carefully to instructions. 3=As a target for next term #N should aim to be less distracted and keep focused on #h own project work. 4=As a target for next term I would encourage #N to continue #h current level of effort, and build on #h success. 5=As a target for next term #N should aim to stretch #s by trying some of the extension exercises in lessons. 6=As a target for next term #N should aim to come to lessons fully prepared to work hard and make good progress. 7=As a target for next term #N should aim to arrive to lessons in good time in order to get off to a good start. 8=As a target for next term #N should aim to try things out for #s rather than immediately seeking support when facing new challenges. 9=As a target for next term #N should aim to come to each lesson having already decided on a goal to achieve, and then work towards achieving that goal with a determined and focused attitude. 10=As a target for next term #N should aim to take an increased responsibility for #h own learning and progress. 11=As a target for next term #N should aim to make sure that homework is always completed on time. 12=As a target for next term #N should aim to make sure that homework is always completed on time, to the best of #h ability. 13=As a target for next term #N should aim to go beyond the minimum requirements, and reach #h full potential. COMMENTS: S1 ICT Easter Term Report 9 Summary 1=I am delighted with #h progress and look forward to #h continued success next term. 2=A very successful term indeed; well done #N. 3=I look forward to seeing #h continued success next term. 4=#N deserves to feel proud of #h achievements and I look forward to seeing #h continued success next term. 5=I am sure that #N will make a determined effort to improve next term. 6=I am sure that #N will return next term determined to do #h best and work to #h full potential. 7=An excellent term's work; well done. 8=I would encourage #N to make the most of the break in order to catch up with any work. 9=I look forward to seeing an improvement next term. 10=I look forward to seeing #m return after the break determined to do #h best and work to #h full potential. COMMENTS: S3 Computing Website 1 Standard Text 1=This term students have started developing their own website projects, based on a theme of their choice. The expectation is that students will use their knowledge of Internet technologies to create and publish a website by February half term. COMMENTS: S3 Computing Website 2 Intro 1=#N has enjoyed outstanding success this term and I am delighted with #h progress. 2=#N has enjoyed success this term and I am pleased with #h progress. 3=#N has worked well and is beginning to show signs of making good progress. 4=#N has enjoyed the most success in terms of #h confidence in using the computing facilities. 5=#N has gained a range of new skills and has shown competence in #h use of web-authoring software. 6=After an unsure start, #N has gained in confidence and is beginning to make some good progress. 7=#N has found many aspects of this course quite challenging, but has worked with a determined attitude. 8=#N clearly enjoys using the computing facilities, but is not yet working to #h full potential. 9=I have no doubt that #N enjoys this subject, but I have yet to see #m working to the best of #h ability. 10=It has been pleasing to see #N working well and using the computing facilities to good effect. 11=I am pleased to report a recent improvement in #N's attitude, reflected in #h achievements. 12=#N has clearly been inspired by the opportunity to publish #h own website. 13=Despite making a promising start to the course, #N seems to have lost #h initial impetus. COMMENTS: S3 Computing Website 3 Classwork 1=In class #e always works with a high level of independence, and #e prefers to tackle challenging problems for #s rather than asking for help straight away. 2=In class #e can be relied upon to work productively and with a high level of independence. 3=#E has demonstrated a good level of competence in using web-authoring software. 4=#E is always well mannered in class and works with a good level of independence. 5=There are times when #e can be easily distracted by #h friends, and this can sometimes result in a lack of productivity in lessons. 6=#E has demonstrated competence in the use of web-authoring software and #h use of FTP to publish #h files online. 7=Although #e has found some aspects of the course quite challenging, #e is not afraid to ask for help when required. 8=#E often makes valuable contributions to lessons, and I have appreciated #h willingness to take part. 9=I have particularly appreciated #h willingness to help friends in the class who may have struggled with various aspects of the course. 10=Although #e clearly enjoys this subject, #e is not yet working to #h full potential. COMMENTS: S3 Computing Website 4 Behaviour 1=#E is always polite and well mannered, and is a popular member of the class. 2=#E is always well behaved and courteous. 3=#E can be relied upon to work sensibly and has a good attitude towards #h studies. 4=#E works reasonably well in class, but is often easily distracted from their work. 5=#E is easily distracted and must make an improved effort to remain on task. 6=Although quiet in lessons, #e works well and is always productive. 7=While I appreciate that #e enjoys being sociable and friendly, there are times when #e needs to listen more carefully and concentrate on #h work. COMMENTS: S3 Computing Website 5 Effort 1=I am delighted with #h efforts so far, and #h mature attitude towards #h own learning and progress. 2=I am very pleased with #h efforts so far, and #h attitude towards #h own learning and progress. 3=#E has made a good effort so far, although there is scope for #m to step up a gear and aim for a greater productivity in lessons. 4=Although #e has made a reasonable effort so far, there is scope for #m to step up a gear and work to #h full potential. 5=I am not convinced that #e is working to #h full potential in lessons. 6=Despite finding many aspects of the course quite challenging, I am very pleased with #h efforts to improve #h knowledge and understanding. 7=I am very pleased with #h efforts to improve #h knowledge and understanding, despite finding many aspects of the course quite challenging, COMMENTS: S3 Computing Website 6 Homework 1=#N is good at submitting homework on time, and has clearly been developing #h project in #h own time. 2=#N is good at submitting homework on time to a good standard. 3=#N is good at submitting homework on time to a reasonable standard. 4=#N has clearly spent a lot of #h own time in developing #h project, reflecting a commitment to #h studies and learning. 5=Students are currently expected to spend some of their own time each week in developing their projects as part of an ongoing homework. 6=#N has made a reasonable attempt at completing #h homework, although there is still some room for improvement with this. 7=I have been very impressed with #N's innovation and creativity in the completion of #h programming homework tasks. COMMENTS: S3 Computing Website 7 Progress 1=#E has chosen a good theme for #h website project, and has successfully created a homepage using a suitable CSS stylesheet. 2=#E has been able to select and modify a CSS stylesheet as the basis of #h website project, and has successfully uploaded this to #h online webspace. 3=I have been impressed with #h use of CSS, Javascript and PHP in order to add interactivity to #h website. 4=I have been impressed with #h use of Javascript in order to add interactivity to #h website. 5=I have been impressed with #h use of Javascript in order to add interactivity to #h website, in order to increase traffic and encourage visitors to return. 6=I have been impressed with #h use of PHP in order to add interactivity to #h website. 7=#E has also made effective use of graphics software to create suitable background graphics to enhance the appearance of #h webpages. 8=#E clearly has a good understanding of FTP and has successfully uploaded #h webpages, CSS stylesheets and images to #h online webspace. 9=As well as choosing a suitable theme for #h website project, #e has completed the design of #h homepage and is already developing further pages for #h website. 10=#E has also created an interesting Flash movie to add impact and interest to #h site, in order to increase traffic and encourage visitors to return. 11=#E has also successfully uploaded #h webpages, CSS stylesheets and images to #h online webspace. COMMENTS: S3 Computing Website 8 Targets 1=As a target for next term #N should aim to increase #h productivity in lessons and listen carefully to instructions. 2=As a target for next term #N should aim to listen carefully to instructions. 3=As a target for next term #N should aim to be less distracted and keep focused on #h own project work. 4=As a target for next term I would encourage #N to continue #h current level of effort, in order to meet the February project deadline. 5=As a target for next term #N should aim to stretch #s by incorporating some appropriate interactivity into #h website. 6=As a target for next term #N should aim to come to lessons fully prepared to work hard and make good progress. 7=As a target for next term #N should aim to arrive to lessons in good time in order to get off to a good start. 8=As a target for next term #N should aim to try things out for #s rather than immediately seeking support when facing new challenges. 9=As a target for next term #N should aim to come to each lesson having already decided on a goal to achieve, and then work towards achieving that goal with a determined and focused attitude. 10=As a target for next term #N should aim to take an increased responsibility for #h own learning and progress. COMMENTS: S3 Computing Website 9 Summary 1=I am delighted with #h progress and look forward to #h continued success next term. 2=A very successful term indeed; well done #N. 3=I look forward to seeing #h continued success next term. 4=#N deserves to feel proud of #h achievements and I look forward to seeing #h continued success next term. 5=I am sure that #N will make a determined effort to improve next term. 6=I am sure that #N will return next term determined to do #h best and work to #h full potential. 7=An excellent term's work; well done. 8=I would encourage #N to make the most of the break in order to catch up with #h project work. 9=I look forward to seeing an improvement next term. 10=I look forward to seeing #m return after the break determined to do #h best and work to #h full potential. 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