/* 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: Biology, Science 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. 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=We have been working on the Environmental Issues module throughout the #Time-period. #N seems to enjoy this topic and has made very pleasing progress. 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. COMMENTS: Tutor comments 1 year 10 1=#N is a polite, friendly and popular member of the form, 2=#N is a polite and well mannered member of the form, 3=#N is a charming and helpful member of the form, 4=#N is a quiet and thoughtful member of the form, 5=#N has the ability to do well in all subjects but #h lack of motivation is holding #m back, COMMENTS: Tutor comments 2 year 10 1=#e is always willing to help when asked to complete tasks. 2=#e is usually willing to help when asked to complete tasks. 3=#e is sometimes willing to help when asked to complete tasks. COMMENTS: Tutor comments 3 year 10 1=#H subject reports reflect #h desire to work hard and address any issues that are identified. This attitude will serve #m well as #e goes into year 11. 2=#H subject reports reflect #h hardworking attitude and mature attitude to school. This work ethic will serve #m well as #e goes into year 11. 3=#H subject reports reflect #h positive attitude to school and it is important that #e maintains this as #e goes into year 11. 4=#H subject reports reflect #h generally positive attitude, it is important that #e realise that self-discipline is the key to success in year 11. 5=#H subject reports reflect #h generally positive attitude to school, it is important that #e responds to the advice of #h teachers as #e goes into year 11. 6=#H subject repots show an that #e is capable of achieving more but #h poor attitude prevents this, it is important that #e starts year 11 fresh and pushes #s to see what #e is truly capable of. COMMENTS: Tutor comments 4 year 10 1=It is pleasing to note that #N is taking part in extracurricular activities such as COMMENTS: Tutor comments 5 year 10 1=Overall an excellent year, well done #N. 2=Over all a good year, well done. COMMENTS: year 10 tutor 1 1=#N is a polite, friendly and popular member of the form, 2=#N is a polite and well mannered member of the form, 3=#N is a charming and helpful member of the form, 4=#N is a quiet and thoughtful member of the form, 5=#N has the ability to do well in all subjects but #h lack of motivation is holding #m back, COMMENTS: Year 12 attendance organise, punctuality HW (2) 1=#N is well organised and always meets #h assignment deadlines, #h attendance and punctuality have been good. 2=#N has worked consistently hard throughout the year and as a result has made pleasing progress in this subject. #E always meets assignment deadlines and #h attendance and punctuality has been good. 3=#N has worked well this year and as a result has made progress in the subject. #H assignments are usually handed in on time. #H attendance and punctuality have been good. 4=#N has shown exceptional organisational skills this year, #h assignments are always handed in on time and are of a high standard. #H attendance and punctuality are exemplary. 5=#N is organised and methodical in #h approach to the work, and #h assignments are always handed in on time. #E shows a good grasp of the key concepts studied this year. 6=#N is organised and methodical in #h approach to #h studies, and #h assignments are always handed in on time. #N has demonstrated a clear grasp of the concepts studies this year.. 7=#N focuses well in class; #e listens carefully and asks appropriate questions. #H approach to #h work is conscientious and methodical and #h assignments are completed in a timely manner. COMMENTS: Year 12 commitment and participation (5) 1=#N has shown commitment to the course and has applied #s well to all tasks required, overall it has been a pleasure to teach #N this year and I look forward to next year. 2=The challenge for #N going into next year will be to make sure #e organises #h time appropriately. #N needs to become more willing to look back at notes to help with future work. Overall a good year well done #N. 3=Going into next year, I would like to see #N develop #h evaluation skills, #h work is always well structured but at times #h explanations can lack depth. I have every confidence that #N will rise to this challenge and continue improving as #e has throughout year 12. COMMENTS: Year 12 group work and work quality (4) 1=#N is an asset to the group #e works effectively with others, communicates clearly during group work #e is keen to share #h ideas. #N is also able to work well independently, producing clearly expressed well structured work. 2=#N works effectively as part of a group, #e, communicates clearly and is keen to share #h ideas. #N is also able to work well independently, producing clearly expressed well structured work. 3=#N is able to work with others, and can communicate clearly during group work #e is increasingly willing to share #h ideas. #N works well independently, producing clearly expressed well structured work. COMMENTS: Year 12 intro (1) 1=#N is an extremely able and motivated student and I have been impressed by how #e has applied #s to the course this year. 2=I have been extremely impressed by the way #N applied themselves to the course this year. 3=#N is a very able and conscientious student; I have been impressed by the way #e has applied #s to the course. 4=#N is a capable student who has worked well this year. 5=#N is an able student who has worked well throughout the year. #N has a reasonable attendance record and #e always catches up on work that #e has missed. COMMENTS: Year 12 understand, revise, learn, retain (3) 1=#N is always focused during lessons and although #e can be reluctant to speak, when #e does #h answers are always well considered and thoughtful. #N listens carefully and asks relevant questions to improve #h understanding. 2=#N demonstrates attention to detail and ability to work independently, I am consistently impressed by #h attitude. In class discussions it would be nice to hear from #N more as #e is often reluctant to speak out, but #e is becoming more confident and willing share #h knowledge and take part in discussions. 3=#N has a clear understanding of how to answer questions in depth and with sufficient detail, and is happy to contribute to class discussions to share #h knowledge with the class. 4=#N has worked hard to improve #h scientific understanding this year and I have been impressed by #h commitment to the course. It would be nice if #e would contribute more to class discussions and answer questions as I think this would improve #h confidence. COMMENTS: Year 9 intro 1=#N is a polite and conscientious student who shows real enthusiasm for science and always completes tasks to the best of #h ability. 2=#N is an enthusiastic and able student who works well in lessons to produce work of a high standard. 3=#N is a conscientious and polite student who has worked consistently in lessons to produce work of a good standard. 4=#N is a conscientious and well-motivated student, who works well in lessons to produce work of a good standard. 5=#N is a conscientious student, who works well in lessons and can produce work of a high standard. 6=#N is a polite, motivated student who has worked consistently well throughout the year. 7=#N is an enthusiastic and hard working student who can produce work of a good standard. 8=#N has the potential to succeed in science if #e improves #h focus in class. 9=#N is a reserved student who has the ability to produce work of a high standard. COMMENTS: Year 9 statement 1 1=#E has a good grasp of the concepts studied and is able to express this clearly using the correct scientific terminology. 2=#E has a good grasp of the concepts studied and is usually able to express this clearly using the correct scientific terminology. 3=#E is happy to contribute to class discussions and is becoming more confident using the correct scientific terminology. 4=#E has made pleasing progress and is increasingly using the correct terminology when describing scientific concepts. 5=#E has made good progress and can use the correct scientific terminology when prompted. 6=#E has sometimes found the course challenging but when asked questions, #e can usually demonstrate some appropriate subject knowledge. COMMENTS: Year 9 statement 2 1=During practical lessons, #e works in an organised and safe manner and is happy to take the lead. 2=During practical work, #e works safely in an organised manner and is comfortable working as part of a group. 3=During practical lessons, #e works in an organised and safe manner but tends to allow others to take the lead. 4=During practical lessons #e generally works well and in a safe manner. COMMENTS: Year 9 statement 3 (closer) 1=If #e maintains a positive approach to #h work #N should continue to do well in year 10. 2=To improve #h attainment, it is important that #N shows the depth of #h scientific understanding in written work. 3=To improve #h attainment, #N would benefit from speaking up in class when there is a topic #e does not understand. 4=To improve #h attainment, #N must apply #s more consistently and ask for help in areas #e finds difficult. 5=When focused, #N does well, however #e needs to try harder to not be distracted if #e wants to achieve #h potential next year. 6=#N has a tendency to rush #h work and so #h target for next year is to take more time answering questions and to include more detail in #h answers COMMENTS: Yr 10 intro 1=#N has made excellent progress this year; #e is an outstanding student who has demonstrated sound understanding of the topics studied. 2=#N has made excellent progress this year; #e is a motivated student who has demonstrated sound understanding of the topics studied. 3=#N has made good progress this year; #e is a polite and conscientious student who has demonstrated a clear understanding of the topics studied. 4=#N has made excellent progress this year; #e is a conscientious and hardworking student who has a good grasp of the topics studied. 5=#N has made good progress this year; #e is a polite and hard working student who has demonstrated a solid understanding of the topics studied. 6=#N has made pleasing progress this year; #e is a friendly and hardworking student who has a reasonable grasp of the topics studied. 7=#N is an able and enthusiastic pupil who displays an interest in biology and has made pleasing progress this year. 8=#N is an able and enthusiastic pupil who has demonstrated sound understanding of the topics studied. COMMENTS: Yr 10 statement 1 1=#N is able to express biological ideas clearly both in writing and orally, the standard of work #e has produced has been excellent. 2=When focused, #N is able to verbally explain biological concepts clearly and #h written work is improving as #e increases in confidence. 3=#N is able to express biological ideas with increasing confidence using appropriate terminology and #h written work is always of a good standard. 4=#N is able to verbally express biological ideas with increasing confidence, and #h written work is usually of a reasonable standard. COMMENTS: Yr 10 statement 2 1=#N clearly has an aptitude for biology and it would be good to hear more from #m in class discussions. 2=To improve #h attainment, #N should maintain a positive approach to #h studies and ask for help in areas #e finds difficult. 3=It is important that #N shows the depth of #h scientific understanding in writing if #e is to achieve #h full potential next year. 4=It is important that #N asks questions in the lessons to check #h understanding; this will be key next year if #e hopes to reach #h potential. 5=When focused, #N does well, however #e needs to try harder to not be distracted if #e wants to achieve #h potential next year. 6=A target #N should set #s for this next year is to continue to work hard and maintain this high level of commitment. 7=I feel that #N will benefit from widening #h range of reading material in order to broaden #h biological knowledge and consolidate #h understanding. COMMENTS: Yr 10 statement 3 (closer) 1=#N clearly has an aptitude for biology and it would be good to hear more from #m in class discussions. 2=To improve #h attainment, #N should maintain a positive approach to #h studies and ask for help in areas #e finds difficult. 3=It is important that #N shows the depth of #h scientific understanding in writing if #e is to achieve #h full potential next year. 4=It is important that #N asks questions in the lessons to check #h understanding, this will be key next year if #e hopes to reach #h potential. 5=When focused, #N does well, however #e needs to try harder to not be distracted if #e wants to achieve #h potential next year. 6=A target #N should set #s for this next year is to continue to work hard and maintain this high level of commitment. 7=I feel that #N will benefit from widening #h range of reading material in order to broaden #h biological knowledge and consolidate #h understanding. 8=#N has a tendency to rush #h work and so #h target for next year is to take more time answering questions and to include more detail in #h answers COMMENTS: Yr 11 Academic ability and achievements (3) 1=#N grasps concepts quickly and can apply them to new situations and problems, #e speaks and writes about scientific ideas in detail using appropriate terminology with confidence. 2=#N has good critical thinking abilities and is able to put them to use solving problems, #e speaks and writes about scientific ideas in detail using appropriate terminology with confidence. 3=#N has demonstrated a good understanding of the concepts studied in biology, and can express complex scientific ideas with clarity and confidence. 4=#N has developed a good understanding of the biological concepts covered, and can express #h ideas with increasing clarity and confidence. 5=#N has good critical thinking abilities and is able to put them to use solving problems, #e always produces work of a high standard using the correct scientific terminology. 6=#N has worked hard to ensure that #e understands all aspects of the course, #e is able to write about scientific ideas in some detail using appropriate terminology. 7=#N has worked hard to ensure that #e understands all aspects of the course, #e is able to use the correct scientific terminology during group work as well as in written work. 8=#N is developing self-monitoring skills to enable #m to stay on focused and complete tasks in lesson time, #e is increasingly able to use the correct scientific terminology in written work. 9=#N worked well in lockdown and was able to make sure #e understood all work set during our home learning. #E has a great attitude to learning and asks questions in order to further #h learning, rather than giving up when the work gets difficult. COMMENTS: Yr 11 Academic achievements (3) 1=#N grasps concepts quickly and can apply them to new situations and problems, #e always produces work of an excellent standard. 2=#N has good critical thinking abilities and can put them to use solving difficult problems, #e is able to produce work of a high standard. 3=#N has a positive attitude towards Biology and always produces work of a good standard. 4=#N has a positive attitude towards Biology and has worked hard to ensure that #e understands all aspects of the course. 5=#N has a positive attitude in Biology lessons and always works hard to produce work of a good standard. 6=#N has demonstrated a good understanding of the concepts studied in Biology and can express #h ideas with clarity and confidence. 7=#N has developed a good understanding of the biological concepts covered and can express #h ideas with some confidence. COMMENTS: Yr 11 Approach to learning (2) 1=#E has developed #h scientific knowledge and is keen to share #h ideas with the class. 2=#E has developed #h scientific knowledge and when #e is encouraged, will share #h ideas with the class. 3=#E has developed #h scientific knowledge and when #e is confident of the topic will share #h ideas with the class. 4=#E has worked hard to improve #h scientific knowledge and when #e is encouraged, will share #h ideas with the class. 5=#E has worked well to improve #h scientific knowledge, when #e is confident of the topic will share #h ideas with the class. 6=#E has worked hard to understand key concepts and when #e feels confident of a topic is keen to share #h ideas with the class. 7=#E is engaged in lessons, concentrating on #h studies to make sure #e has a full understanding of the concepts explained to #m.. 8=#E is engaged in lessons, concentrating well to make sure #e has a good understanding of the concepts explained to #m.. COMMENTS: Yr 11 Intro 1=#N is an outstanding pupil who has worked very hard in biology this year. 2=#N is a hard-working pupil who has made good progress in biology this year. 3=#N is a capable and motivated student and #e has made good progress in biology this year. 4=#N is a friendly and hard-working member of the class and #e has worked well throughout the year in biology. 5=#N is an extremely able and enthusiastic pupil and #e has made excellent progress in biology this year. 6=#N is an able and enthusiastic pupil and #e has made pleasing progress in biology this year. 7=#N is an able and conscientious pupil and #e has made good progress in biology this year. 8=#N has made steady progress this year and demonstrates a good understanding of biology. 9=#N is a hard-working pupil who has made good progress in science this year. 10=#N is a friendly and hard-working member of the class and #e has worked well throughout the year in science. 11=#N is a friendly and enthusiastic pupil and #e has made excellent progress in science this year. 12=#N is a delightful pupil who has made steady progress in science this year. 13=#N has a positive attitude to biology and has made good progress this year. 14=#N has a positive attitude to science, and has made good progress this year. 15=#N is a friendly member of the class with a positive attitude towards science and, #e has made good progress this year. 16=#N has made good progress this year in biology and has developed #h understanding of the key principles. COMMENTS: Yr 11 Summing-up sentences 1=Despite a challenging year, it has been a pleasure to teach #N, and I wish #m all the best for the future. 2=It has been a pleasure to teach #N, and I would like to wish #m all the very best for the future. 3=I wish #N all the very best for the future, #e deserves it, #e has been a pleasure to teach. 4=Despite being distracted at times, #N has worked well overall and I wish #m all the best for the future. 5=It has been a joy to teach #N and I wish #m all the best for the future. 6=Overall, despite a challenging year #N has done well and I wish #m all the best for the future. 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