/* 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: Geography, Senior Geography, Commerce, Senior Business Studies /* Author says: /* "Australian Curriculum/NSW Curriculum /* /* Commerce comments. /* Junior Geography comments. /* Senior Geography comments (syllabus until 2023) /* Senior Business Studies comments (syllabus until 2026)" COMMENTS: Assessments 1=#E completed a #US #Tasks assessment which showed excellent background research and a clear understanding of #Topics. 2=#E needed to ensure that all aspects of #h #Tasks assessment were complete to maximise #h marks. 3=#E needed to include more detail in #h #Tasks assessment to achieve a higher mark. 4=#E researched and wrote an excellent assignment on #Topics which demonstrated #h understanding of this key topic. 5=#E achieved a #US result in #h #Tasks. 6=#E needed to revise more for #h #US. 7=#E needs to develop #h knowledge and understanding of #Topics to achieve a higher grade. 8=#E has developed a #US knowledge and understanding of #Topics and this is reflected in #h overall grade. 9=#E needed to ensure that #e participated fully and constructively in #h group #Tasks task. 10=#E researched and contributed to #h group's Project Based Learning task on Environmental Change and Management which demonstrated #h understanding of this key topic. 11=#E researched and wrote a #US #Tasks on #Geography. 12=#H #SeniorGeoTasks on #SGPTopics was #US and demonstrated a #US understanding of the topic. COMMENTS: Concepts 1=#N has shown a #US understanding of #Topics in #h coursework. 2=#N is developing an understanding of #Topics in #h coursework. 3=#N has shown a #US understanding of #Subject in #h coursework. 4=#N is developing an understanding of #Subject in #h coursework. 5=#N is developing an understanding of #Topics this #Time-period. 6=#N has shown a #US understanding of #Topics this #Time-period. 7=#N is developing an understanding of #Subject this #Time-period. 8=#N has shown a #US understanding of #Topics this #Time-period. 9=Based on #h #Tasks task results, #e also needs to improve #h interpretation of geographical sources. 10=#N's results in #h #Tasks task shows that #e needs to develop #h skills in interpreting geographical sources. 11=#N has shown a #US understanding of #Geography in #h coursework. 12=#N is developing an understanding of #Geography in #h coursework. 13=#N has shown a #US understanding of #Commerce in #h coursework. 14=#N is developing an understanding of #Commerce in #h coursework. 15=#N is developing an understanding of #Geography this #Time-period. 16=#N has shown a #US understanding of #Geography this #Time-period. 17=#N is developing an understanding of #Commerce this #Time-period. 18=#N has shown a #US understanding of #Commerce this #Time-period. 19=#N has shown #US skills in #Geography in #h coursework. 20=#N's efforts in #h class tasks shows that #e needs to develop #h skills in interpreting geographical sources. COMMENTS: Disrupters 1=#N is an extremely disruptive student who has made little attempt to engage with the study of #Subject. #H is also frequently defiant towards #h teachers and other staff. 2=#N needs to ensure that #e is not disruptive during classes by focusing on completing #h own work to the best of #h ability. COMMENTS: Intro Sentences 1=#N is an outstanding student who has worked very hard throughout the semester and has performed well in #h assessment tasks. 2=After an unsettled start #N has recently completed some excellent work and is developing as a student of #Subject. This has resulted in a very pleasing semester and #e should be satisfied with #h progress. 3=#N is a pleasant and hard-working member of the class. #E has put in a consistent performance throughout the #Time-period. 4=Overall #N has worked very well but there is an issue with #h punctuality and #h task preparation that #e needs to address. 5=#N can be relied upon to complete all #h classwork to the best of #h ability and is an enthusiastic participant in class discussions. 6=#N is a pleasant and engaged member of class. #E has completed a #US amount of work and has met expectations in #h assessment tasks. 7=#N has shown that #e is a bright and capable student when #e applies #s, however, #e does not always complete #h tasks to the best of #h ability and this has impacted #h overall results. 8=#N has shown that #e is capable of copying notes and course material, however, #e appears reluctant to apply #s to developing knowledge from learning activities in the classroom and this has meant that #e has not performed as well in formal assessment tasks as could be expected. 9=#N has not put in sufficient effort in class to develop a strong understanding of #Subject. #H overall lack of effort is reflected in #h poor results. 10=#N has made steady progress in the second semester of #Subject after not applying #s sufficiently in the first semester. #H increased effort has seen a corresponding improvement in #h results. 11=#N has put in an impressive effort in #Subject this semester. #E routinely stays after class to clarify #h understanding of course content. #H efforts have seen a strong lift in #h overall results and #N should be pleased with #h progress. 12=#N is a dedicated and enthusiastic student. #E always completes #h work to the best of #h ability and has made steady progress in #Subject this semester. 13=#N has not put in the effort required to enable #m to achieve the results of which #e is capable. Furthermore, #h overall performance has been hampered by #h failure to #AT a major piece of assessment work. 14=#N has shown that #e is capable of achieving consistent results in #Subject when #e applies #s. #H overall performance has been hampered by #h reluctance to complete #h class tasks and follow instructions. 15=#N has made pleasing progress in #Subject this semester. #E is an enthusiastic student who usually works to #h potential in class. 16=#N has shown that #e is capable of achieving consistent results in #Subject when #e applies #s, however, #e has a tendency to lose focus in class and this has impacted upon #h overall performance. 17=#N has been a sporadic attender in #Subject this semester and has put little effort into #h classwork in those lessons #e is present for. This has meant #e has achieved well below expectations. 18=#N has shown the #e is a capable student and has delivered some quality work, however, #h overall results have been impacted by the late submission of a key piece of assessment on #Topics. 19=#N has shown that #e is a capable student in #h coursework, however, #e has been unable to accurately demonstrate #h knowledge of course material in #h assessment tasks. This has meant that #h results have been below #h potential. 20=#N has not put in sufficient effort in class to develop a strong understanding of #Subject. #H overall lack of effort is reflected in #h poor results. COMMENTS: Non attenders 1=#N has not attended #Subject at all during this semester. #E has not completed any classwork or assessment tasks. It is not possible, therefore, to comment on #N's progress in #Subject. 2=#E has not attended classes consistently this #Time-period and it is therefore difficult to assess #h achievement of the course outcomes and assessment tasks. COMMENTS: Skills 1=#N is developing #h skills in #Skills. 2=#N has demonstrated a #US skill in #Skills. 3=#N is developing #h skills in #Skills and #Skills. 4=#N has demonstrated a #US skill in #Skills and #Skills. COMMENTS: summing-up sentences 1=#N should continue to work hard and focus on improving #h extended writing skills to maintain #h current rate of progress. 2=#E should continue to apply #s to maintain #h high standards. 3=#N should maintain #h current level of effort and focus on adding depth and detail to #h extended response work to continue #h current rate of improvement. 4=#N should focus on completing all tasks to the best of #h ability to lift #h overall performance. 5=#N should focus on completing all #h tasks before engaging in discussions with #h peers to improve #h overall performance. 6=To improve, #e should focus completing #h tasks and not allow #s to be distracted by others. 7=#N should focus on completing all tasks on time and to the best of #h ability to improve #h overall performance. 8=#N should concentrate on completing all #h classwork to the best of #h ability to continue #h current rate of improvement. 9=#N should focus on improving #h attendance and completing #h classwork and assessments to the best of #h ability to improve #h overall performance. 10=#N should work to improve #h handwriting as it is often difficult to read. 11=#N should maintain #h current level of effort and focus on #h extended response work to continue #h current rate of improvement. 12=#N should maintain #h current level of effort and focus on adding more depth and detail in #h written work to continue #h current rate of improvement. 13=#N should focus on preparing diligently for all tasks to maximise #h performance. 14=#N should focus on implementing a regular study routine to better prepare for #h assessment tasks and examinations. This should allow #m to add more detail to #h responses and, therefore, lift #h overall performance. 15=#N should focus on implementing a regular revision program to complete #h assessment tasks to the best of #h ability. 16=#N should implement a regular study routine to commit course material to memory. This should enable #h to better prepare for #h assessment tasks and examinations. 17=#N should maintain #h current efforts and commit to a regular revision regime to consolidate #h understanding of key #Subject concepts. This should allow #m to add more detail to #h responses and maintain #h current rate of progress. 18=#N should limit personal conversations in lessons and instead focus on completing all #h class tasks to improve #h overall performance. 19=#N now needs to apply more effort to #h revision for examinations, with a particular focus on #Topics, to continue #h current rate of progress. 20=#N should focus on incorporating case studies, examples and data in #h extended writing tasks to demonstrate understanding and application of information. LIST: AT 1=prepare for 2=complete LIST: Business 1=the influence of management on contemporary businesses 2=factors that influence the success and failure of businesses 3=business functions 4=the impact of financial management of business performance 5=the social and ethical responsibilities of management 6=actual and hypothetical business situations 7=the use of syllabus learn about statements 8=reviewing past papers 9=the application of assessment criteria and marking rubrics 10=the timely submission of draft responses LIST: Commerce 1=influences on our economy 2=the operation of the local and global economies 3=the range of investment options 4=the relationship between risk and return on investment 5=the role and responsibility of financial service providers 6=risk mitigation strategies for managing investments 7=the impact of financial scams on businesses and individuals 8=ways to avoid financial scams 9=the application of assessment criteria and marking rubrics 10=the timely submission of assessment tasks 11=actual and hypothetical financial situations LIST: Geography 1=the interrelationship between people and environments 2=the significance of the environment in human life 3=the interconnection between people and landscapes 4=factors causing change in the community 5=the capacity of the environment to support our lives 6=the processes and influences that form and transform places 7=the management of environments for their sustainability 8=the features of landscapes and landforms in our environment 9=the livability of human landscapes 10=the sustainability of food producing biomes 11=the sustainability of communities 12=differences in and ways to improve human wellbeing 13=acquiring and processing geographical information 14=biophysical interactions in the Australian Alps 15=bushfires 16=human activities 17=climate change 18=tourism 19=nutrient saturation 20=the health of the Murray River LIST: How-to-improve 1=focus more in the lessons 2=put more time aside for homework and assessments 3=avoid engaging in social conversations during lessons 4=conduct more in depth research for assessments 5=develop #h writing skills 6=pay more attention to instructions 7=add more detail to extended response answers 8=complete all aspects of assessment tasks 9=expand on #h answers by adding more detailed information 10=revise regularly to help with recalling details in tasks 11=pay attention to due dates for assessments 12=use class time constructively 13=avoid causing disruptions in class LIST: SeniorGeoTasks 1=Global Challenges: Population 2=Senior Geography Project 3=Australian Alpine Areas 4=Biophysical Interactions LIST: SeniorGeoTopics 1=Biophysical Interactions 2=Senior Geography Project 3=Global Challenges 4=Population Challenges 5=Political Geography 6=Development Geography 7=the topic LIST: SGPTopics 1=biophysical interactions in the Australian Alps 2=impacts of bushfires in the Australian Alps 3=impacts of climate change on the Australian Alps 4=influence of human activities on the Australian Alps 5=changes caused by tourism in the Australian Alps 6=impacts of nutrient saturation on farmland 7=health of the Murray River ecosystems LIST: Skills 1=map reading 2=topographic map reading and interpretation 3=interpreting graphs and tables 4=interpreting geographical sources 5=applying geographical information 6=interpreting images and diagrams 7=applying common financial formulas 8=completing financial calculations 9=decision-making and problem-solving 10=effective research and communication 11=working independently 12=working collaboratively LIST: SPICESS 1=space 2=place 3=interconnection 4=change 5=environment 6=sustainability 7=scale LIST: Subject 1=Commerce 2=Geography 3=Business Studies 4=commerce 5=business 6=geographical LIST: Tasks 1=Business Plan 2=Influences on Business Media File and Report 3=Travel Planning 4=Financial Scams Media File and Report 5=Sustainable Biomes 6=Changing Places 7=Maths in Geography 8=Landforms and Landscapes presentation 9=Liveability field work 10=Environmental Change and Management 11=Marketing Report 12=Investing 13=Cartographic Skills 14=Water as a Hazard 15=Changing Work Futures 16=Interconnections of Tourism 17=Interconnections 18=Urbanisation 19=Measuring and Mapping Wellbeing 20=Waste Management Project Based Learning 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 12=Preliminary course 13=HSC course LIST: Topics 1=Water in the World 2=Place and Liveability 3=Landforms and Landscapes 4=Interconnections 5=Changing Places 6=Sustainable Biomes 7=Environmental Change and Management 8=Human Wellbeing 9=The Economic and Business Environment 10=Our Economy 11=Investing 12=Promoting and Selling 13=Running a Business 14=Travel 15=Operations 16=Finance 17=Marketing 18=Human Resources 19=Employment and Work Futures 20=Critical Thinking LIST: US 1=strong 2=deep 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