/* 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, Biology /* Author says: /* "The style of comments is based on the 1-7 scale for the IB /* DP and the 1-9 scale for the GCSE/IGCSE." COMMENTS: 12 DP Class Ass 1=The class assessment this semester required the students to create and observe a mesocosm over the summer creating a report and video reflection. I was very impressed with #N's level of work, #e achieved #DP results within this context of DP Biology. 2=The class assessment this semester required the students to create and observe a mesocosm over the summer creating a report and video reflection. I was very impressed with #N's level of work, #e achieved #DP results within this context of DP Biology. To further improve, #e should review the background science outlining the relevant information for this type of practical investigation. COMMENTS: DP Class Ass 1=The class assessment this semester required the students to make a video to synthesize their learning of the Digestion topic. Given three weeks to produce this piece of work, I was very impressed with #N's level of work. #E made a good video detailing the concepts learned about this topic. 2=The class assessment this semester required the students to make a video to synthesize their learning of the Digestion topic. Given three weeks to produce this piece of work, I was very impressed with #N's level of work. #E made a solid video detailing the concepts learned about this topic. COMMENTS: G10 A01 1=The AO1 assessments test factual recall and some reasoning within the knowledge and understanding of biology; #N achieved #igcse results in this standard. 2=The AO1 assessments test factual recall and some reasoning within the knowledge and understanding of biology; #N achieved #igcse results in this standard. To #improve, #e should be regularly doing the assigned homework and consistently revising using the variety of resources available. COMMENTS: G10 AO2 1=The AO2 objective assesses the application, analysis and evaluation of Biology. #N achieved #igcse results on these unit tests. 2=The AO2 objective assesses the application, analysis and evaluation of Biology. #N achieved #igcse results on these unit tests. COMMENTS: G10 AO3 1=AO3 tasks assess experimental skills, analysis and evaluation of data and methods in biology, #N achieved #igcse results in this standard. One of #h tasks was to perform a Germination of seeds investigation and write a full, scientific report. #E is able to follow structure and focus of a formal scientific investigation. 2=AO3 tasks assess experimental skills, analysis and evaluation of data and methods in biology, #N achieved #igcse results in this standard. One of #h tasks was to perform a Germination of seeds investigation and write a full, scientific report. #E is still working towards being able to follow structure and focus of a formal scientific investigation. COMMENTS: G10 iGCSE Overall Progress 1=#N has demonstrated #igcse progress in #h second year of iGCSE Biology. #N completed all assessment objectives and a semester exam in Triple award Biology, where #e studied Genetics and Uses of Biological Resources. 2=#N has demonstrated #igcse progress in #h second year of iGCSE Biology. #N completed all assessment objectives and a semester exam in Double award Biology, where #e studied Genetics and Uses of Biological Resources. COMMENTS: G10 Mock 1=#N achieved #igcse results in #h final assessment, two authentic exam papers covering the core and supplementary material in the course. These results can be used as a benchmark for #N to asses #h own readiness for a science course at DP Level. 2=#N achieved #igcse results in #h final assessment, an authentic exam paper covering the core material in the course. These results can be used as a benchmark for #N to asses #h own readiness for a science course at DP Level. COMMENTS: G10 S1 Exam 1=The semester exam tested #h knowledge, application and practical skills over the two years of studying Biology. #N achieved #igcse results in #h semester exam. #N should continue #h good work and effort to achieve similar or greater success. 2=The semester exam tested #h knowledge, application and practical skills over the two years of studying Biology. #N achieved #igcse results in #h semester exam. #E should be consistently revising and reviewing subject material to close any gaps in knowledge as we progress towards the next semester. COMMENTS: G11 DP Class Ass 1=The Contextual Assessment tasks were more two individual task whereby students could demonstrate their research, self management and communication skills in conveying ideas and principles of biology within the context of a 10 minute video and a real-life statistical analysis simulation. Within this aspect of the course, #N achieved #DP results. 2=The Contextual Assessment tasks were more two individual task whereby students could demonstrate their research, self management and communication skills in conveying ideas and principles of biology within the context of a 10 minute video and a real-life statistical analysis simulation. Within this aspect of the course, #N achieved #DP results. I was particularly impressed with the level of time, effort and creativity that #N showed in #h video. 3=The Contextual Assessment tasks were more two individual task whereby students could demonstrate their research, self management and communication skills in conveying ideas and principles of biology within the context of a 10 minute video and a real-life statistical analysis simulation. Within this aspect of the course, #N achieved #DP results. I was not particularly impressed with #N's video, as it lacked sufficient focus or detail. COMMENTS: G11 DP Class Ass lab report 1=The class assessment this semester required the students to write a formal lab report based on an investigation into photosynthesis. Given several weeks to produce this, #e created a #dp lab report. I was very impressed with #h report. #N has demonstrated some of the expected, investigative and analytical skills required of a DP level Biology student. This is crucial for the individual investigation next year. 2=The class assessment this semester required the students to write a formal lab report based on an investigation into photosynthesis. Given several weeks to produce this, #e created a #dp lab report. #N was unable to demonstrate the expected, investigative and analytical skills required of a DP level Biology student. #E should reflect on the feedback provided and clarify any misconceptions to improve these essential skills. This is crucial for the individual investigation next year. COMMENTS: G11 DP Overall First 1=#N has demonstrated #overall progress this semester in DP HL Biology. This semester we have focused our study on Genetics and Human Physiology. 2=#N has demonstrated #overall progress this semester in DP SL Biology. This semester we have focused our study on Genetics and Human Physiology. COMMENTS: G11 DP Summative 1=#H #DP results in the summative assessment unit tests demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding of the ideas and knowledge of the Biology DP curriculum. #E often answers questions with appropriate specificity and uses scientific terminology throughout, showing that #e can apply command terms correctly. 2=#H #DP results in the summative assessment unit tests demonstrate a good level of understanding of the ideas and knowledge of the Biology DP curriculum. #E often answers questions without specificity -frequently omitting scientific terminology. To improve further, #e should review command terms and the specific learning objectives from the variety of resources provided more consistently and frequently. COMMENTS: G11 S1 exam 1=On #h exam #e achieved #DP results. #E is on target with this performance. 2=On #h exam #e achieved #DP results. #E is not on target with this performance. To #imp these results, further revision and practice of the content needs to become routine. #N should aim to complete all assigned work to a high degree. COMMENTS: G11 S2 exam 1=On #h semester exam #e achieved #DP results. #E is on target with this performance. 2=On #h semester exam #e achieved #DP results. #E is not on target with this performance. To #imp these results, further revision and clarification of the content needs to become routine. COMMENTS: G11/12 DP Last 1=#N is a pleasant student who works well and should continue to achieve good success in the rest of the course with this same level of work, motivation and effort. 2=For #N to #imp it is recommended that #e review the seneca tasks, complete all relevant material in the provided booklets, view the presentations and videos on PSL and update summary notes with information from the lessons. COMMENTS: G11/g12 DP Overall First 1=#N has demonstrated #overall progress this semester in DP HL Biology. This semester we have studied a wide range of topics such as ecology, biodiversity, genetics and human physiology. 2=#N has demonstrated #overall progress this semester in DP SL Biology. This semester we have studied a wide range of topics such as ecology, biodiversity and human physiology. COMMENTS: G12 DP HL/SL Overall 1st sentence S2 1=#N has demonstrated #overall progress this semester in DP HL Biology. This semester we focused our study on several topics in human physiology and plant biology. 2=#N has demonstrated #overall progress this semester in DP SL Biology. This semester we focused our study on human physiology and revision for the final exams. COMMENTS: g12 DP Mock Exam 1=The mock exams were an authentic reflection of the IBO DP assessments. As such, I was pleased with #N's #DP results. Consistent revision, practice questions, effective note taking, mind maps and drawings are skills that will achieve continued success. 2=The mock exams were an authentic reflection of the IBO DP assessments. As such, I have concerns with #N's #DP results. #N will need to prioritize consistent revision, note taking, completion of all homework tasks, summary notes and using the resources on PSL to achieve #h desired IB result. COMMENTS: G12 DP Overall First 1=#N has demonstrated #overall progress this semester in DP HL Biology. This semester we have studied a wide range of topics such as ecology, biodiversity, genetics and human physiology. 2=#N has demonstrated #overall progress this semester in DP SL Biology. This semester we have studied a wide range of topics such as ecology, biodiversity and human physiology. COMMENTS: g12 DP Summative Ass 1=#H #DP results in the summative assessments demonstrate that level of understanding of the ideas and knowledge of the Biology DP curriculum. #E can understand DP style questions to an #DP degree. #E often answers exam questions with appropriate specificity and uses scientific terminology throughout, showing that #e can apply command terms appropriately. 2=#H #DP results in the summative assessments demonstrate that level of understanding of the ideas and knowledge of the Biology DP curriculum. #E can understand DP style questions to an #DP degree. #E often answers exam questions without specificity, often omitting scientific terminology. To improve, #e should review command terms and the specific learning objectives from the variety of resources provided more frequently. COMMENTS: G12 Last Sentence S2 1=I wish #N best of luck in the future. I am certain #N will achieve success in whatever #e puts #h mind to. Congratulations on finishing the DP. COMMENTS: G12 Mock Exam 1=The mock exams were an authentic reflection of the IBO DP assessments. As such, I was pleased with #N's #DP results, demonstrating #h effort in managing the amount of content for this course. 2=The mock exams were an authentic reflection of the IBO DP assessments. As such, I had concerns with #N's #DP results, which indicated room for improvement in managing the amount of content for this course. COMMENTS: G9 AO1 1=Assessment Objective (AO) 1 assesses the students ability to recall relevant, scientific knowledge and to demonstrate an understanding of biology. #N achieved #igcse results in this AO. 2=Assessment Objective (AO) 1 assesses the students ability to recall relevant, scientific knowledge and to demonstrate an understanding of biology. #N achieved #igcse results in this AO. To #imp #e should revise often using the many resources provided. COMMENTS: g9 exam 1=#N achieved #igcse results in #h semester exam. This is the most authentic representation of #h ability at at the end of grade 9. 2=#N achieved #igcse results in #h semester exam. This is the most authentic representation of #h ability at at the end of grade 9. To improve exam results requires consistent revision and use of the resources for self study and recall. COMMENTS: G9 final exam 1=#N achieved #igcse results in #h semester exam. This is the most authentic representation of #h ability at at the end of grade 9. 2=#N achieved #igcse results in #h semester exam. This is the most authentic representation of #h ability at at the end of grade 9. COMMENTS: G9 First Sentence 1=#N has demonstrated #igcse progress throughout the second semester in iGCSE Biology. The students completed assessments in all three of the assessment objectives and a semester exam. This semester, #N has been learning about nutrition and transport systems of plants and humans. COMMENTS: G9 last 1=#N is a delightful member of the group, who works enthusiastically. #E should aim to maintain this level of work to achieve similar or even more impressive results. 2=#N is a delightful member of the group, who works enthusiastically. #E should aim to improve with more focus and frequent revision. 3=#N is a delightful member of the group, #e should aim to improve with more focus and frequent revision. COMMENTS: Gr 12 Class assments 1=#E had good results in the class assessments which included creating a mescosom and a video outlining the digestive system. #H effort and results show a good understanding of the material and a #DP ability in demonstrating and presenting them in non-exam type assessments and tasks. 2=#E had good results in the class assessments which included creating a mescosom and a video outlining the digestive system. #H effort and results in the course shows good understanding of the material. The class assessments covered the topics of Ecology, Classification and units about Human Physiology. COMMENTS: Gr 12 IA 1=#N created a #overall Individual Assessment investigation. The Biology IA required a lot of time and effort, #e demonstrated a #overall commitment to creating a well structured and #overall investigation. 2=#N made #overall progress with #h Individual Assessment investigation. The Biology IA required a lot of time and effort, #e found it challenging to create a well structured and well written investigation. COMMENTS: Gr 12 IA Final S2 1=#N created a #overall Individual Assessment investigation. The Biology IA required a lot of time and effort, #e demonstrated initiative in creating a well structured and thorough investigation. Scientific report writing follows a certain structure and includes a level of depth to which #N has shown mastery over the year. 2=#N made #overall progress with #h Individual Assessment investigation. The Biology IA required a lot of time and effort, #e found it somewhat challenging to create a well structured and organized, written investigation. Excellent scientific report writing must follow a certain structure and include a level of depth to which #N is still working towards. COMMENTS: Gr 12 Last Sentence 1=I have been very impressed with the level of effort and commitment to this difficult subject that #N has demonstrated in the course. #E has been a great student in the past year and I wish #m all the best in the future. 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 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. COMMENTS: Sample summing-up sentences 1=#N always tries #h best and has achieved a well-deserved Level #? overall. A #DP 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 #? 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 #?. 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. 5=#N always tries #h best and has achieved a well-deserved Level #? overall. A #DP performance, best of luck in your future studies! 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