/* SAVE YOURSELF HOURS... /* IMPORT THESE COMMENTS INTO: SchoolReportWriter.COM /* No.1 in GOOGLE - "BEST TEACHER REPORTS APP": /* - TRUSTED by 1000s of teachers, since 2012 /* - QUICKLY create personalised reports /* - PASTE into your school system, Word etc /* - GENDER NEUTRAL option /* - DEMO video at SchoolReportWriter.COM /* FOR HELP see end of this document. /* Subjects: Design /* Author says: /* "Here is a range of comments for IB MYP Design reports. /* There are a range of general design comments and also some /* more detailed comments that meet the criteria for Design. /* Improvement comments have been included for some criteria /* and comments have been levelled high, medium and low." COMMENTS: ACCESS FM 1=HIGH 2=You demonstrated a strong grasp of using ACCESS FM to analyse existing products. 3=Your product analyses were detailed, systematic, and considerate of all relevant aspects of the product. 4=Your insights from your product analysis effectively informed your design decisions, leading to well-informed and innovative solutions. 5=MEDIUM 6=You exhibited a satisfactory level of understanding in using ACCESS FM to analyse existing products. 7=Your analyses covered many of the key aspects of the product, continue to develop your analyses by adding detail to each section of ACCESS FM. 8=Make sure to consistently link your analysis findings to your design decisions to enhance the connection between analysis and solution development. 9=LOW 10=Your use of ACCESS FM to analyse existing products was limited. 11=Your analyses is lacking detail in areas and you are encouraged to continue developing your ACCESS FM in order to support your product development. 12=Keep trying to add more detail to your product analyses, exploring each aspect of ACCESS FM to gain a holistic understanding of existing products. COMMENTS: ACCESS FM improvements 1=Continue to apply ACCESS FM systematically, ensuring that you thoroughly analyse each aspect when examining existing products. 2=Make connections between your analysis findings and your design decisions, using the insights gained to inspire innovative and effective solutions. 3=Seek out opportunities to further refine your analysis skills by exploring different product types and considering how each aspect of ACCESS FM applies in various contexts, including creating your design specification. COMMENTS: Design - General - High 1=You demonstrate a strong grasp of the design process, consistently applying creative thinking skills to solve problems effectively. 2=Through active participation in group activities, you exhibit excellent teamwork skills, actively listening to and respecting the ideas of others. 3=You display a keen eye for detail in their design work, consistently producing high-quality and well-crafted solutions. 4=You demonstrate an inquisitive nature, always asking thoughtful questions and seeking to deepen their understanding of design concepts. 5=With a positive attitude towards challenges, you willingly take risks in your design projects, showing resilience and a growth mindset. 6=You effectively utilise a variety of design tools and software, showcasing a strong technical proficiency in the subject area. 7=Through reflective practice, you demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement, consistently evaluating your design work and seeking feedback. 8=You show great responsibility and organisation in managing your time and resources, ensuring that design projects are completed on schedule. 9=With strong communication skills, you effectively articulate your design ideas and justify your design choices with clarity and confidence. 10=#N, your passion for design is evident in your enthusiasm and dedication to the subject, consistently going above and beyond in your work. COMMENTS: Design - General - Low 1=You occasionally have difficulties with time management, resulting in incomplete projects. You are encouraged to focus on ensuring that you keep to deadlines in order to get the most from your work. 2=You often struggle with staying focussed during design lessons, this means that some work is rushed and lacks the detail in which you are capable of. 3=#N you have, at times, found it difficult to follow the instructions and guidelines provided, this has lead to design work that deviates from the intended requirements. 4=#N it is important to consider all feedback and be willing to make revisions, this will support you in developing your design skills in the future. COMMENTS: Design - General - Medium 1=You consistently demonstrate solid design skills, producing work that shows promise and potential for further development with continued practice and guidance. 2=You actively engage in design activities and are receptive to feedback, showing a willingness to learn and make improvements in your design work. 3=#N, you display a good grasp of design concepts, but occasionally need reminders to pay closer attention to details and ensure consistency in your design projects. 4=#N, you show a growing understanding of design principles and are able to apply them effectively in your projects, keep refining your ideas and exploring further. 5=You demonstrate a developing proficiency in using design tools and software, you are encouraged to show more independence when practicing new skills as this better demonstrates what you have learnt. 6=#N, you engage in self-reflection and actively seek opportunities for improvement, demonstrating a commendable commitment to developing design skills. 7=#N, you are mostly confident in following instructions and guidelines, you are encouraged to ask for support and clarification to ensure that your work always meets the criteria given. 8=You display a balanced approach to risk-taking, show both a willingness to try new ideas and a recognition of when to seek guidance or adjust your approach. 9=You show a genuine interest in design and consistently put effort into you work, with continued support and encouragement you will further develop your skills and confidence. COMMENTS: Design - General comments 1=You demonstrate a strong grasp of the design process, consistently applying creative thinking skills to solve problems effectively. 2=Through active participation in group activities, you exhibit excellent teamwork skills, actively listening to and respecting the ideas of others. 3=You display a keen eye for detail in their design work, consistently producing high-quality and well-crafted solutions. 4=You demonstrate an inquisitive nature, always asking thoughtful questions and seeking to deepen their understanding of design concepts. 5=With a positive attitude towards challenges, you willingly take risks in your design projects, showing resilience and a growth mindset. 6=You effectively utilise a variety of design tools and software, showcasing a strong technical proficiency in the subject area. 7=Through reflective practice, you demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement, consistently evaluating your design work and seeking feedback. 8=You show great responsibility and organisation in managing your time and resources, ensuring that design projects are completed on schedule. 9=With strong communication skills, you effectively articulate your design ideas and justify your design choices with clarity and confidence. 10=#N, your passion for design is evident in your enthusiasm and dedication to the subject, consistently going above and beyond in your work. COMMENTS: Develop designs 1=HIGH 2=Your ability to develop design ideas is commendable. You demonstrate a strong capacity for creative thinking and problem-solving, consistently generating unique and innovative concepts. 3=Your presentation skills are exceptional. Your ability to effectively communicate your design ideas through visual aids and articulate explanations greatly enhances your projects' overall impact. 4=Your attention to detail in developing design ideas is exemplary. Your meticulous approach ensures that each aspect of your concept is thoroughly considered and refined, resulting in well-rounded solutions. 5=Your ability to think critically and evaluate multiple design options is highly impressive. Your willingness to explore various alternatives and weigh their pros and cons showcases your analytical mindset and broad perspective. 6=Your presentation techniques are dynamic and engaging. You effectively utilise a variety of media to captivate your audience and convey your design ideas with clarity and enthusiasm. 7=MEDIUM 8=Your design ideas show promise, but they could benefit from more refinement and development. Consider conducting additional research and gathering inspiration from a variety of sources to enrich your concepts. 9=Your presentation skills are good, but there is room for improvement in terms of clarity and organisation. Work on structuring your content in a logical flow and practicing your delivery to enhance the overall effectiveness of your presentations. 10=While your attention to detail in developing design ideas is evident, there are instances where certain elements could be further polished. Take the time to review and revise your concepts, paying attention to small details that can elevate the overall quality of your designs. 11=It would be beneficial for you to explore a wider range of design options and push the boundaries of your creativity further. Challenge yourself to step outside your comfort zone and consider alternative approaches that can bring fresh perspectives to your projects. 12=LOW 13=Your design ideas show promise, but they could benefit from further development and exploration. Consider expanding on your initial concepts and pushing the boundaries of your creativity to generate some compelling ideas. 14=While your presentation skills are good, there is room for improvement in terms of clarity and organisation. Pay attention to structuring your content clearly and delivering your explanations in a concise and logical manner. 15=Your attention to detail in developing design ideas could be enhanced. Take care to thoroughly analyse each element of your concept through annotation and consider refining them to achieve a higher level of precision. 16=It would be beneficial for you to explore a wider range of design options before settling on a final idea. Consider brainstorming more extensively and pushing beyond your comfort zone to discover novel and unconventional solutions. 17=Your presentation techniques have potential but require refinement. Focus on refining your delivery style, including annotations to support the explanation of your design work. COMMENTS: Develop designs - Improvements 1=HIGH 2=Continue to engage in collaborative brainstorming sessions with peers to foster a diverse range of design ideas and perspectives. 3=Continue to seek feedback from peers and, where possible, professionals in the design field to gain valuable insights and refine your concepts. 4=Continue to incorporate user feedback and conduct usability testing to ensure your design ideas meet the needs and preferences of the target audience. 5=MEDIUM 6=Embrace different design methodologies and process that support you in expanding your problem-solving skills and generating 'blue sky' design ideas. 7=LOW 8=Continue to develop your mood boards or mind maps to visually organise your design ideas and gain a clearer overview of their relationship and potential improvements. 9=Develop a habit of seeking constructive criticism from classmates or teachers to gather different perspectives and identify areas for improvement in your design ideas and presentations. COMMENTS: Evaluation 1=HIGH 2=Your approach to evaluating designs using appropriate testing methods is exemplary. The systematic and rigorous manner in which you conduct tests demonstrates a deep understanding of the importance of empirical data in validating design solutions. 3=Your ability to think critically and identify areas for design improvement is commendable. Your thoughtful evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of your designs allows for targeted enhancements and optimisations, resulting in more robust solutions. 4=You consistently evaluate your designs against the design specification with meticulous attention to detail. Your commitment to aligning your outcomes with the specified criteria ensures that your solutions meet the intended requirements and objectives effectively. 5=MEDIUM 6=Your testing methods for evaluating designs are good, but they could benefit from more variety. Consider exploring additional testing techniques, such as user feedback surveys or focus groups, to gather diverse perspectives and insights. 7=Your evaluation of design improvements is developing, you can now try to prioritise communicating these improvements more effectively. Focus on identifying key areas for enhancement and outlining specific strategies to address them in a clear and concise manner. 8=While you evaluate your designs against the design specification, there is room for more thorough analysis. Pay attention to the details outlined in your specification and try to explain how your product has or hasn't met each requirement, you should try and use testing to support you in this. 9=LOW 10=Your testing methods for evaluating designs could be further expanded. Consider incorporating a broader variety of testing techniques to assess better against your design specification. 11=When considering design improvements, try to think beyond the obvious solutions and explore more innovative alternatives. Push the boundaries of your creativity to develop unique enhancements that truly elevate your designs. 12=While you are beginning to evaluate your designs against the design specification, it would be beneficial to provide detail. Keep trying to make connections between your evaluation and the corresponding requirement in your specification. COMMENTS: Illustrator 1=HIGH 2=Your command of Adobe Illustrator is solid, and you are effectively utilising various tools and techniques. To further improve your skills you might push your boundaries by attempting more complex design projects that require advanced features. 3=Your command of Adobe Illustrator is solid, and you are effectively utilising various tools and techniques. To further improve your skills you might experiment with different design styles and explore creative ways to utilise Illustrator's tools. 4=Your proficiency in Adobe Illustrator is advanced, and you consistently produce high-quality designs. To continue improving you might consider specialising in a specific area of Illustrator, such as typography or icon design, to further develop your expertise. 5=Your proficiency in Adobe Illustrator is advanced, and you consistently produce high-quality designs. To continue improving you might push the boundaries of your creativity by exploring new tools and experimenting with different techniques. 6=Your proficiency in Adobe Illustrator is advanced, and you consistently produce high-quality designs. To continue improving you might share your knowledge and skills by supporting others to further refine your understanding of Illustrator. 7=MEDIUM 8=You are making progress in your Adobe Illustrator skills this year and are encouraged to continue developing these skills in next year’s units. To enhance your skills you might challenge yourself in your design projects that require the use of more advanced tools and techniques. 9=You are making progress in your Adobe Illustrator skills this year and are encouraged to continue developing these skills in next year’s units. To enhance your skills you might explore online resources and tutorials to learn about specific features of Illustrator that you haven't yet explored. 10=You are making progress in your Adobe Illustrator skills this year and are encouraged to continue developing these skills in next year’s units. To enhance your skills you might seek feedback from your peers and teachers to identify areas for improvement and receive guidance on how to refine your skills. 11=LOW 12=You have begun to understand some of the basic tools and techniques on Adobe Illustrator. To enhance your skills you might consider following along with some online tutorials that you can practice with at home. 13=You have begun to understand some of the basic tools and techniques on Adobe Illustrator. To enhance your skills you might practice creating simple vector graphics and shapes to gain familiarity with the software. 14=You have begun to understand some of the basic tools and techniques on Adobe Illustrator. To enhance your skills you might experiment with different tools and features to expand your knowledge and proficiency. COMMENTS: Research 1=HIGH 2=You demonstrated a comprehensive and well-structured approach to completing research for the #MYP unit. 3=Your research was extensive, encompassing a wide range of relevant sources, including primary and secondary materials. 4=Your research findings were effectively integrated into your design process, showcasing a deep understanding of the problem and its context. 5=MEDIUM 6=You exhibited a good level of engagement in completing research for the #MYP unit. 7=Your research included a sufficient number of sources, but you may have considered a wider range of sources to create more developed research. 8=Your research findings were partially integrated into your design process, but there was potential to enhance the connection between your research and design decisions. 9=LOW 10=Your engagement in completing research for the #MYP unit was limited and would benefit from a broader selection of findings. 11=Your research findings could be better incorporated into your design process, this would support the development of a well-informed and contextualised design solution. COMMENTS: Research improvements 1=HIGH 2=Continue to explore a variety of sources, such as journals, books, industry reports, and interviews with experts, to gain a comprehensive understanding of your design problem. 3=Organise and synthesise your research effectively, making connections and identifying key insights that inform your design decisions. 4=Regularly reflect on how your research findings shape your design process and make necessary adjustments based on the information you gather. 5=MEDIUM 6=Expand your research efforts by seeking out additional sources that provide different perspectives and insights related to your design problem. 7=Take time to analyse and critically evaluate the information you gather, extracting key findings and connections that can guide your design decisions. 8=Strive to strengthen the integration of research into your design process, ensuring that your design solutions are well-grounded in evidence and knowledge. 9=LOW 10=Allocate more time and effort to conducting thorough research, exploring a variety of reliable and relevant sources. 11=Remember the importance of comprehensive research in the design process and how it can positively impact your design solutions. 12=Work on effectively integrating research findings into your design process, making clear connections between your research and the decisions you make throughout the project. COMMENTS: Sample intro sentences 1=#N is an outstanding student who has worked very hard throughout the #Time-period and I expect #m to do well in #h exams next year. 2=#N has had a mixed #Time-period but there are signs of improvement in #h behaviour of late. If #e continues like this #e has a good chance of reaching #h target grade. 3=After a difficult start #N has done some excellent work and is now back on target. A very pleasing #Time-period. Well done #N! 4=#N is a polite and friendly member of the class. #E always works hard though sometimes struggles with the concepts taught. A good steady performance throughout the #Time-period. Well done. 5=Overall #N has worked very well but there are a few issues with #h time-keeping and homework that #e needs to address. 6=#N has been working on the Environmental Issues module throughout the #Time-period. #E seems to enjoy this topic and has made very pleasing progress. COMMENTS: Sample project-work sentences 1=#E has worked hard this year on all of #h projects but I was especially impressed with the high-quality of #h #Science-topics assignment. 2=Project-work has been done to a minimum standard and is often handed in late. To improve #e needs to #How-to-improve. 3=Although #h #Science-topics project-work was satisfactory, I do expect #m to do more background research next time. 4=#H project-work is always excellent as demonstrated in #h #Science-topics assignment. We were all very impressed with #h creative and entertaining website designs which were an inspiration to the class. 5=#E often misses deadlines and #h project-work has varied considerably, however #h highly-imaginative #Science-topics project was excellent. It was displayed in reception at the School Open Day. An excellent achievement #N. COMMENTS: Sample summing-up sentences 1=#N always tries #h best and has achieved a well-deserved Level #? overall. An excellent performance, keep it up! 2=#N has reached Level #?. This was #h target and #e should be proud of #s. To ensure #e keeps this up next year #e should #How-to-improve. 3=#N has achieved a Level #? overall. #E often works below #h best and with a little more effort #e could easily reach Level #?. To improve #e should #How-to-improve. 4=#N has not had the best of starts this year and is still working at Level #?. #E rarely completes #h work on time. To achieve more next year #e needs to #How-to-improve. LIST: How-to-improve 1=focus more in the lessons 2=put more time aside for homework 3=try not to chat during lessons 4=do more project research on the internet 5=develop #h computer skills 6=pay more attention to instructions LIST: MYP 1='How might stickers help a good cause?' 2=Christmas card 3=Naturfagsmaraton 4=Mini FLL 5=First Lego League 6=Pop-up book 7=Collectable toys 8=Festive Stickers 9=Life by Powerpoint 10='You are never too small to make a difference.' 11=Waste to wear 12=Digital Citizenship LIST: MYP1 1='How might stickers help a good cause?' 2=Christmas card 3=Naturfagsmaraton 4=Mini FLL LIST: MYP2 1=First Lego League 2=Festive Stickers 3=Pop-up Book 4=Collectable toys LIST: MYP3 1=First Lego League 2=Decorating Christmas 3=Waste to wear 4="Responsibility of a Digital Citizen" LIST: MYP4 1=First Lego League 2=Life By Powerpoint 3='You are never too small to make a difference' LIST: noviceillustrator 1=Consider following along with some online tutorials that you 2=Practice creating simple vector graphics and shapes to gain 3=Experiment with different tools and features to expand your LIST: Science-topics 1=Heating and Cooling 2=Light and Sound 3=Exploring Magnetism 4=Changing Earth LIST: Time-period 1=year 2=semester 3=1st semester 4=2nd semester 5=3rd semester 6=4th semester 7=term 8=1st term 9=2nd term 10=3rd term 11=4th term /*========================================= /* HELP: Creating & Importing Files /*========================================= /* /* See also, YouTube Teacher Training Video at: /* SCHOOL REPORT WRITER .COM /* https://schoolreportwriter.com/ /* /* #N - Name /* #E - She/He/They /* #e - she/he/they /* #H - His/Her/Their /* #h = his/her/their /* #b - girl/boy/child /* #m - him/her/them /* #s - herself/himself/themself /* #? - be prompted for text later e.g. #N achieved #?% in the exam. /* #your-list-name - select from a list later e.g. #N excelled in #topics. /* {BR} - line break; {BR}{BR} - double line break. /* /* /* DID YOU KNOW? /* /* You can also import comment files in the, /* Teachers Report Assistant format. /* There are 1000s around the web. /* School Report Writer automatically converts them. /* /* /* YOUR EXISTING COMMENTS ARE SAFE: /* /* When you upload, you will be shown the comments /* you are about to import. 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