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COMMENTS: 01 Band Intro 1=#N has had an outstanding term in band class. 2=#N has had an excellent term in band class. 3=#N has had a very good term in band class. 4=#N has had a good term in band class. 5=#N has had a satisfactory term in band class. 6=#N has had a challenging second term in band class. 7=#N has had an outstanding year in band class. 8=#N has had an excellent year in band class. 9=#N has had a very good year in band class. 10=#N has had a satisfactory year in band class. 11=#N has had a challenging year in band class. COMMENTS: 02 musicianship 1=#E consistently shows a commendable level of maturity and musicianship. 2=With just a little more effort, #e will be sure to grow into a successful young musician. 3=With increased time spent on practice and assignments, #e will be sure to grow into a mature and successful musician. 4=With sustained practice and careful attention to class lessons, #e will continue to grow into a successful young musician. COMMENTS: 03 Preparedness 1=I have noticed the care and timely approach #e takes in submitting Smartmusic assignments, as well as #h preparedness for class. 2=More time spent preparing Smartmusic assignments would not only benefit #m, but also the entire group. 3=I appreciate the time and care #e puts into preparing for class. 4=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. 5=I appreciate the time and care #e puts into participating in class. However, more diligence in completing Smartmusic assignments would benefit #m, as well as the class. 6=#N needs to put more time and care to prepare for class; more practice time may be needed to fully meet the expectations of this class. 7=I have noticed the care #N takes in #h home practice and preparedness for class. COMMENTS: 04 goals 1=#N should continue to work hard by being proactive and organized in #h practice and in preparation for class and performances. 2=I would like to encourage #N to be proactive and organized in #h practice and in preparation for class and performances. 3=I would like to remind #N to be organized and proactive in #h practice habits. #E should be setting aside time to practice 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 practices and putting more effort into the assignments. COMMENTS: 05 mistakes and risk 1=#N is very responsible when it comes to recognizing mistakes; #e always uses a pencil to circle mistakes and not repeat them. 2=Most of the time, #N, is very responsible when it comes to recognizing mistakes; #e uses a pencil to circle mistakes and not repeat them 3=Sometimes, #N recognizes #h mistakes; occasionally utilizing a pencil to circle mistakes and not repeat them. 4=#N often doesn’t recognize mistakes in #h playing. If #e does recognize the mistake, #e doesn’t usually use a pencil to circle the mistake, therefore repeating the same mistakes. 5=#E demonstrates a high degree of willingness to take musical risks. 6=#E is encouraged to take some musical risks. 7=#E is encouraged to take musical risks more often. 8=#E is encouraged try taking the occasional musical risk. COMMENTS: 06 - follow inst/ overall attitude 1=#N always listens to and follows teacher instructions. 2=For the most part, #N listens to and follows teacher instructions. 3=#N has some difficulty listening to and/or following teacher instructions. 4=#N has problems paying attention when instructions are given. 5=#N engages in and demonstrates a great interest in music by learning new things independently. #E willingly volunteers to play in front of the class. 6=Generally, #N engages in and demonstrates an interest in music by sometimes learning new things independently. #E also occasionally volunteers to play in front of the class. 7=Sometimes, #N engages in and demonstrates an interest in music by making an effort to learn new things independently. Also, #e sometimes volunteers to play in front of the class. 8=Rarely does #N engage in learning music independently and is too nervous or not prepared enough to play in front of the class. COMMENTS: 07 Team Work 1=#N acts as a leader by helping others with notes, and finger positions, encourages #h peers, and is a role model for other players in #h section. Additionally, #e provides a positive commentary for our class overall. 2=#N always provides a positive commentary for our class overall. Sometimes, #e helps with notes, finger positions, encourages #h peers, and acts as a role model for other players in #h section. 3=#N is reserved in class, but participates effectively. #E could try to help other players with notes, finger positions, be encouraging, and be a role model in #h section. 4=Sometimes, #N has a negative commentary about #h participation in class. #E is encouraged to connect more often with others and have a positive mindset. 5=#N acts as a leader by helping others with notes, keeping a steady beat, reading rhythms, and sticking. #E encourages #h peers, and is a role model for other players in #h section. Additionally, #N provides a positive commentary for our class overall. 6=#N always provides a positive commentary for our class overall. Sometimes, #e helps others with notes, keeping a steady beat, reading rhythms, and sticking. 7=#N is reserved in class, but participates effectively. #E could try to help others with notes, keeping a steady beat, reading rhythms, and sticking. COMMENTS: 08 - How to improve 1=#N is an excellent player who plays above grade level. To further advance #N's playing, I recommend #How-to-improve. 2=To ensure #e keeps developing as a musician #e should #How-to-improve. 3=With a little work, on #How-to-improve, #N could make a dramatic improvement in #h performance. COMMENTS: 09 - summing-up sentences 1=#N is a pleasure to teach; I hope #e has a happy and restful summer. 2=I hope #N has a happy and restful summer. 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. 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 friendly and hard-working member of the class and has put in a steady performance throughout the #Time-period. 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=#H project-work has varied considerably, however #h highly-imaginative #Science-topics project was excellent and was displayed in reception at the School Open Day. An excellent achievement #N. 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