/* 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: Science COMMENTS: 03 Preparedness 1=I have noticed the care and timely approach #e takes in submitting assignments, as well as #h preparedness for class. 2=It never ceases to astonish me how much effort #e puts in submitting assignments, as well as #h preparedness for class. 3=It always surprises me how much effort #e puts in submitting assignments, as well as #h preparedness for class. 4=More time spent preparing assignments would not only benefit #m, but also the entire group. 5=I appreciate the time and care #e puts into preparing for class. 6=I appreciate the time and care #e puts into preparing for class. However, more practice time may be needed to fully meet the expectations of the class. 7=I appreciate the time and care #e puts into participating in class. However, more diligence in completing assignments would benefit #m, as well as the class. COMMENTS: 04 goals 1=#N should continue to work hard by being proactive and organized in #h practice and in preparation for assessments. 2=I would like to encourage #N to be proactive and organized in #h class work and in the submission of assignments. 3=I would like to remind #N to be organized and proactive in #h reading habits. #E should be setting aside time to read daily. 4=I would like to challenge #N to take #h success to the next level during the course of the second trimester by increasing the amount #e reads and putting more effort into the assignments. COMMENTS: Dramatic End 1=#N is encouraged to continue to work on #h focus and behavior in class. Looking forward to exploring more language arts topics with #N in the second semester! 2=#N seems to be gaining self-confidence and is encouraged to participate during class discussions. Looking forward to more growth in the second semester. Good work, #N. 3=It's been a pleasure working with #N this semester. Looking forward to exploring more language arts topics with #N in the second semester! 4=It's been great having #N leading discussions. #E is a great personality in the class. Looking forward to exploring more language arts topics with #N in the second semester! 5=It's been a real challenge working with #N this semester. #E must be willing to stop #h meltdowns and tantrums during lessons if #e wants to move ahead. I seriously hope that #N has a change of heart, and start acting like a 10-year old. Looking forward to exploring more language arts topics with #m in the second semester! COMMENTS: math -comm&reason T2 1=#N #isable to make an accurate and complete claim. 2=#N #isable to provide appropriate and sufficient evidence through data and models. 3=#N #isable to communicate #h reasoning of how #e solved a problem #clearly. 4=#N #uses appropriate mathematical vocabulary. COMMENTS: math -K&S T2 1=#N has a #good understanding of ratios and rates. 2=#E #could find unit rates easily. 3=#N could #adverb conceptualize positive and negative numbers in real-world situations. 4=#N #could use the concept of absolute value to find distances on the coordinate plane. 5=#N #could the area model to visualize the distributive property. COMMENTS: math -Probsolving T2 1=#N has #improved in #h ability to make sense of word problems. 2=#N #isable to reach valid solutions for real-world problems. 3=#N #is precise and thorough in #h written responses. 4=#N #uses appropriate problem-solving strategies including #strategies. COMMENTS: Math- summing-up sentences 1=Next steps are for #N to #How-to-improve. #N worked hard and has shown a lot of growth overall this trimester. Well done! Looking forward to a great Trimester 3! 2=Next steps are for #N to #How-to-improve. #N has persevered through a very tough trimester online. #E should be commended for #h effort. Well done! Looking forward to a great Trimester 3! 3=Next steps are for #N to #How-to-improve. Continuous Learning has not been easy and #e kept on trying through this entire trimester. Well done! Looking forward to a great Trimester 3! COMMENTS: Sample intro sentences 1=#N is an outstanding student who has worked very hard throughout the last-trimester and I expect #m to do well in #h exams next semester. 2=#N is a fantastic student who has worked very hard throughout the last couple of months and I expect #m to do well in #h exams next semester. 3=#N is a great student who has put a great deal of effort throughout the last few months and I expect #m to do well in #h exams next semester. 4=#N has had a mixed semester but there are signs of improvement in #h behavior of late. If #e continues like this #e has a good chance of reaching #h target grade. 5=After a difficult start #N has done some excellent work and is now back on target. A very pleasing semester. 6=#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 semester. Well done. 7=Overall #N has worked very well but there are a few issues with #h time-keeping and homework that #e needs to address. 8=#N has been working on the reading strategies throughout the semester. #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 place among #h peers overall. An excellent performance, keep it up! 2=#N has reached a good place among #h peers. This was #h target and #e should be proud of #s. To ensure #e keeps this up next semester #e should improve #h #How-to-improve. 3=#N has achieved a satisfactory place among #h peers overall. #E often works below #h best and with a little more effort #e could easily unlock #h potential. To improve #e should pay more attention to #h #How-to-improve. 4=#N has not had the best of starts this year and is still working at a rather discrete pace. #E rarely completes #h work on time. To achieve more next semester #e needs to improve #How-to-improve. COMMENTS: T3 Math Sentence 1 1=#N has consistently demonstrated a positive and committed approach to learning in Mathematics. 2=#N has consistently contributed constructively to group discussions whether in person or during Continuous Learning. 3=#N has demonstrated a positive attitude and perseverance in improving #h skills in mathematics. 4=#N has always demonstrated a positive attitude in class no matter in person or online. COMMENTS: T3 math sentence 2 1=Through perseverance, attention to feedback and a commitment to practice, #N has demonstrated progress in #h ability to fluently solve mathematical problems. 2=#E responds well to in-person feedback but had difficulty practicing skills independently. 3=#N has shown a positive growth mindset which was critical in #h success this year. COMMENTS: T3 math sentence 3 1=#N has developed #h own routines for checking #h processes, and this has resulted in fewer errors. 2=#N was able to create a consistent routine in which regular practice took place. 3=#N was focused in class and able to process and understand concepts with little assistance or practice. 4=#N has improved in problem-solving by using models such as ratio tables or diagrams of situations. 5=#N has improved in communication and reasoning by showing #h work in a step-by-step organized sequence. 6=#N has improved in communication and reasoning by stating the reason why #e did each step in #h problem-solving sequence. 7=#N has improved in communication and reasoning by reflecting and writing about why a solution is reasonable. COMMENTS: T3 math sentence 4 1=An area of significant growth for #N has been in #h accuracy and confidence in constructing mathematical models. COMMENTS: T3 math sentence 5 1=#N has become less dependent on teacher guidance and more willing to try different models. 2=#N has always been willing to try out different modelling techniques. 3=#N has become more confident in trying out different modelling techniques. 4=#N has become open and more willing to try different approaches to solving problems. 5=#N has developed flexibility in approaching problems from different perspectives. 6=#N has improved in operation fluency and number sense. 7=#N has improved in recognition of patterns and use of ratio tables to solve problems. 8=#N has improved in checking #h final solution to see if it makes sense in the context of the question. 9=#N has improved in #h geometry skills. COMMENTS: T3 math sentence 6 1=Utilizing WIN time for #N to consolidate this practice in a safe and supported environment, will be a useful strategy in future. 2=Consistent math practice at home would continue to improve number sense and fluency. 3=Advocating for #s when unclear on instructions or processes. 4=Continued practice of basic skills at home with board games, card games, or online websites such as math-playground or Khan Academy is encouraged. COMMENTS: T3 math sentence 7 1=#N should be proud of #h progress in Mathematics and continue these positive habits in #h learning next year. 2=We will miss #N and wish #h the best of luck in #h new school. They are lucky to have #h as a student! 3=Good luck in grade 7! 4=#N is well prepared and ready for grade 7 math! 5=It has been a pleasure to work with #N. Good luck and enjoy 7th grade next year! COMMENTS: tri 2 end 1=#N is encouraged to continue to work on #h focus and behavior in class. Looking forward to exploring more science with #N in the third trimester! 2=#N seems to be gaining self-confidence and is encouraged to participate during class discussions. Looking forward to more growth in trimester three. Good work, #N. 3=It's been a pleasure working with #N online this trimester. Looking forward to exploring more science with #N in the third trimester! 4=It's been great having #N leading discussions. #E is a great personality in the class. Looking forward to exploring more science with #N in the third trimester! LIST: adverb 1=easily 2=quickly 3=never 4=always 5=usually 6=almost always 7=often 8=sometimes 9=with difficulty 10=struggled 11=occasionally 12=seldom 13=fully 14=completely LIST: attinclass 1=worked hard 2=stayed engaged 3=was engaged most of the time 4=participated 5=was not engaged 6=did not always engage in LIST: attitude 1=positive attitude 2=enthusiastic mindset 3=open-minded and engaged mindset 4=positive attitude but was often distracted during the lesson 5=disengaged attitude and was hard to engage 6=disgruntled attitude 7=passive attitude and was disengaged in breakout rooms 8=passive attitude LIST: attitudes 1=positive attitude 2=enthusiastic mindset 3=open-minded and engaged 4=distracted 5=off-screen so hard to engage 6=watching youtube and disengaged 7=disengaged in chatrooms LIST: clearly 1=thoroughly 2=clearly 3=but needs more details 4=but needs to say why they are doing a certain action 5=but needs to explain why they are doing a certain action 6=and can justify each step 7=but needs to justify each step 8=and why they did a certain operation 9=but needs to explain why they are doing a certain operation 10=and needs to say why they are doing a certain action 11=and needs to explain why for each step LIST: collabcon 1=facilitating group work 2=volunteering to share #h screen 3=asking the opinion of group members 4=encouraging others to share 5=listening to others 6=respecting everyone in #h group 7=being willing to compromise 8=keeping #h screen on 9=showing appreciation of others LIST: collabimprov 1=contributing to the group discussion more 2=having #h screen on at all times during a zoom class 3=listening to others 4=asking others to contribute 5=putting effort into the activity or task assigned 6=contributing ideas or solutions LIST: could 1=could 2=could find easily 3=with some support could find 4=had difficulty figuring out 5=could very easily calculate 6=was adept at using 7=was starting to understand how to 8=with practice got better at using 9=was able to show clearly how to 10=with some support could 11=had difficulty knowing out to 12=could not clearly show how to LIST: did 1=did well 2=struggled a bit 3=struggled a lot 4=flourished 5=accomplished a lot LIST: good 1=good 2=solid 3=partial 4=basic 5=struggled with 6=difficult time 7=trouble LIST: How-to-improve 1=engagement in the lessons 2=regular homework schedule 3=discussion of ideas during lessons 4=attention to instructions 5=clarifying of instructions 6=asking questions when something is not clear 7=homework on a regular basis 8=assignments consistently LIST: improved 1=improved 2=solidified 3=maintained a solid 4=struggled LIST: is 1=is 2=pays attention to 3=needs to pay more attention to being 4=could improve in their ability to be 5=needs to spend more time being 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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