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COMMENTS: 1.1 Numeric Reasoning intro 1=Maths T3. #N you have risen to the challenge of attempting a Level 1 NCEA Internal Assessment. 2=Maths T3. #N you have worked hard to ensure you understood the Maths skills needed for the Level 1 NCEA Internal Assessment. 3=Maths T3. #N you focused for good stretches of time as you prepared for the Level 1 NCEA Internal Assessment. 4=Maths T3. #N you have found preparing for our Level 1 NCEA Internal Assessment a challenge. 5=Maths T3. #N, it is always a challenge joining a new school later in the year. We have added to that challenge as we have been working on a Level 1 NCEA Internal Assessment. 6=Maths T3. #N, this has been a challenging term for you. Your talents are many and there are many calls upon your time and energy. Deciding your priorities is not easy. Despite all the demands upon you, you have done a thorough job of your Mathematics and made time to support your friends. Well done on seeking your own support from your family, your friends, your teachers when you needed it. Sometimes this is the hardest challenge.Be at least as kind to yourself as you are to others. COMMENTS: 1.1 Numeric Reasoning personality 1=You supported the learning of yourself and those around you by assisting others understanding. 2=You supported the learning of yourself and those around you by helping to create a focused group. 3=You supported the learning of yourself and those around your by asking good questions. 4=You took responsibility for your own learning by identifying gaps in your understanding and seeking help to fix those. 5=You are an influential person and it would be wonderful to see you using that influence to benefit yourself and those around you more often. 6=When you decided to take more responsibility for you own learning by asking your classmates, watching the relevant video tutorials or asking me, your understanding improved. 7=You have a capable brain. When you decide to take more responsibility for you own learning I am confident your understanding will improve. 8=You are in a position to quietly influence the understanding of those around you. Please make sure that influence is a consistently positive one. 9=NCEA standards require you to apply those skills in a context and to do this successfully you must make sure you understand the criteria for the standard. You should be completing practice tasks, looking critically at marking schedules and asking questions frequently. COMMENTS: 1.1 Numeric Reasoning skills 1=You worked diligently in class to ensure you knew the maths content. 2=You listened carefully to ensure you understood the criteria for the standard. 3=You asked good questions to ensure you understood how to write a suitable question. 4=You recognised that you had not been as focused in class as you needed to be and you took work home with you to ensure you thoroughly understood content. Well done on taking responsibility for your own learning. 5=You took on board emailed feedback and adjusted your question to ensure it met the standard required. 6=You have calmly got on with meeting this challenge. Well done. 7=You were easily distracted and missed explanations. This left gaps in your understanding. You could have filled these gaps by asking your classmates, watching the relevant video tutorials or asking me. Instead you waited passively for me to insist on work and then complained that you didn't understand. 8=At times you were easily distracted and missed explanations. This left gaps in your understanding. When you decided to take more responsibility for you own learning by asking your classmates, watching the relevant video tutorials or asking me, your understanding improved. 9=You already knew the majority of the Mathematics involved. COMMENTS: 10 Probability 1=Paying attention to conventions would also help. COMMENTS: 10 Probability Intro 1=#N showed good mathematical skills in the Probability Test. 2=#N showed a good understanding of Probability. 3=#N has significant gaps in #h understanding of Probability. 4=#N did not sit the Probability test as #e was absent during sections of the topic. 5=#N showed some good mathematical skills in the Probability Test. 6=#N showed excellent mathematical skills in the Probability Test. COMMENTS: 10 Probability skills 1=#E needs to read the question more carefully if #e wishes to improve #h grade. 2=#E made only minor mistakes. 3=#E needs to pay attention to conventions if #e wishes to improve #h grade. COMMENTS: 11 Sci T3 Intro 1=#N has now completed learning new content for Science this year. #E has worked steadily and has good understanding of key concepts for all of our external standards. 2=#N has now completed learning new content for Science this year. #E has worked steadily but does have some gaps in #h understanding of key concepts. 3=#N has now completed learning new content for Science this year. #E has worked well at times but #h frequent absence has made it difficult to keep momentum in #h learning. 4=#N has now completed learning new content for Science this year. #E has worked quietly in class but does have some gaps in #h understanding of key concepts. It is important that #e asks questions when #e is unsure. COMMENTS: 11 Sci T3 Next step 1=#E needs to focus on completing as many past papers as possible, in order to better understand what answer is wanted when a question is written a certain way. 2=#E needs to begin filling those gaps, firstly by memorising definitions of key terms. Then #e should complete as many scaffolded practice questions as possible in order to grow #h understanding of the kind of answer required by a certain kind of question. This can be further developed by completing past papers which do not have so many prompts about what to include in the answer. 3=#E needs to work on learning terminology.This can be done with flashcards in our classroom or via online quizlets. #E can make #h own flashcards from scratch or print some from the No Brain Too Small website. Then #e should focus on scaffolded questions which will help grow #h understanding of the style of answer required. 4=#E can grow #h understanding of how an answer should be structured by firstly attempting scaffolded questions and then moving on to past NCEA papers. COMMENTS: 11 Sci Term 2 Progress 1=#N uses #h time wisely during Science. #E is self motivated but seeks help when #e needs it. 2=#N quietly gets on with learning during Science. #E has consistently worked ahead of the rest of the class and used #h extra time to practice past examination papers. COMMENTS: 11 Sci Term 2 Progress Intro 1=#N uses #h time wisely during Science. #E is self motivated but seeks help when #e needs it. 2=#N quietly gets on with learning during Science. #E has consistently worked ahead of the rest of the class and used #h extra time to practice past examination papers. 3=#N quietly gets on with learning during Science. #E needs to make sure #e asks for help if it is required. 4=#N works conscientiously in Science. #E shows good understanding during class discussions. 5=#N usually makes good use of class time for Science. The occasional reminder to focus is needed. 6=#N usually works conscientiously in Science but occasionally needs to be reminded. #E shows good understanding during class discussions. 7=#N requires the occasional reminder to focus in Science. COMMENTS: 11 Sci Term 2 Progress Next steps 1=The end of topic test this week will help identify any gaps in understanding. There is time to fill these before the end of year examinations. 2=#E has been working on past NCEA papers and should be well prepared for the end of topic test. 3=#E has been working on past NCEA papers. The end of topic test will be a good check of #h understanding. 4=#E has been only just begun working on past NCEA papers. The end of topic test will be a good chance to familiarise #s with the style of questions to be expected at the end of the year. 5=#E completed most text book questions and saw some past examination questions during class. These are different in style so #N should be planning on completing several years worth as practice prior to the school examinations early Term 4. This will help #h recognise what is required when a certain type of questions is asked. 6=The key to getting the Excellence grade #e is aiming for is to practice many past papers so #e becomes very familiar with the style of answer required. COMMENTS: 9 Sci- Space delivery 1=#E was well prepared and delivered #h presentation confidently. #E coped well with questions from #h classmates. 2=#E was well prepared but lacked confidence during the delivery of #h presentation. 3=#E had lots of good science ideas but found the act of presenting difficult and struggled to communicate #h understanding. 4=#E was well prepared and delivered #h presentation confidently. When planning for future presentations it is important to consider what questions the audience might ask. 5=#E was well prepared but chose not to speak during #h presentation. 6=#E was well prepared and delivered #h presentation confidently. #E coped well answering questions for #h classmates. COMMENTS: 9 Sci- Space final 1=I have been extremely impressed with #N's work ethic so far this year. 2=I have been extremely impressed with #N's thinking skills so far this year. 3=I have been extremely impressed with #N's ability to apply prior knowledge to new situations so far this year. 4=I have been extremely impressed with #N's willingness to answer tricky questions so far this year. 5=I have been extremely impressed with #N's willingness to answer tricky questions so far this year. It would be good to see that knowledge and enthusiasm translate into written work more frequently. 6=I have been extremely impressed with #N's work ethic so far this year. It would be good to see #m contribute to class discussion. COMMENTS: 9 sci- Space intro 1=#N has a great interest in Science and has been working hard to extend #s by researching a Space related question and preparing a presentation to teach #h classmates #h new found knowledge. 2=#N shows dedication in Science and has been working hard to extend #s by researching a Space related question and preparing a presentation to teach #h classmates #h new found knowledge. COMMENTS: 9Sci Matter 1=Congratulations on a very good test result #N. You read the questions carefully and took time to fully explain your answers. 2=Congratulations on a good test result #N. You read the questions carefully and clearly know this content well. You need to take the time to fully explain your answers. I should never be left asking "How?" or "Why?" 3=Congratulations on a sound test result #N. You know some of this content well. You need to ensure you fill in the gaps as this content will be needed for Yr 10 and Yr 11 Science. 4=#N there are many gaps in your knowledge and understanding of this content. This will be a problem in Yr 10 and Yr 11 as these year levels build on this knowledge. You should make time to do some practice e.g. the Quizlets loaded on my Google Classroom. 5=Congratulations on a sound test result #N. You know some of this content well. You need to ensure you learn the uses/properties of metals and the test for Hydrogen gas as this content will be needed for Yr 10 and Yr 11 Science. 6=Congratulations on a sound test result #N. You know some of this content well. You need to ensure you learn the uses/properties of metals and the test for Hydrogen gas as this content will be needed for Yr 10 and Yr 11 Science. Also explain your answer fully e.g. Explain why the metal's property is helpful for that use. 7=Congratulations on a good test result #N. You read the questions carefully and clearly know this content well. You need to learn how to test for Hydrogen gas and write word equations as you will need this in Year 10 and 11 Science. 8=#N you showed great perseverance and quite a lot of Science knowledge in this test. This content will be needed for Year 10 and 11 Science so you should take some time to have another look at it. There are relevant Quizlets on the Google Classroom. I am happy to work further on this with you. COMMENTS: Assessment 1=#E has risen to the challenge of writing #h own assessment question and demonstrated good understanding of what was required. Results should be available early next term. 2=#E has yet to sit the assessment and needs to make sure this happens very soon after the coming break to prevent #m being under pressure later in the year. 3=#E has not yet completed enough work to be ready to sit the assessment. #E will find #s under considerable time pressure if #e does not get onto this soon after the coming break. 4=#E should be aiming to sit the Co-ordinate Geometry assessment soon after the coming break in order to give #m plenty of time for the rest of the year's work. 5=#E was unsure about writing #h own assessment question but has given it a go and shows good understanding of what is required. Results should be available early next term. COMMENTS: Bio 3.2 Socio scientific final 1=It has been a tough first half this year and #N needs to take a break during the holidays to ensure #e has the stamina required to meet the remaining challenges ahead.. COMMENTS: Bio 3.2 Socioscientific issue grade 1=#E did an Excellent job of this, clearly explaining the issues and justifying the stance #e took by comparing implications, evaluating the efficacy of #h proposed action and/or evaluating #h sources. 2=#E did a thorough job of this but needs to compare implications and evaluate #h sources if #e wishes to raise #h grade to the next level in future internal assessments. 3=#E ensured #e covered all the necessary components but could have spent more time providing evidence for #m statements, comparing implications and evaluating sources. This would have allowed #m to obtain a grade that reflected #m understanding of the issue. 4=#E needs to check against criteria to ensure #e has included all the required information in future reports. COMMENTS: Bio 3.2 Socioscientific issue intro 1=#N has been researching the issue of vaccinations and is creating a report outlining the various opinions that exist and evaluating them. #E will come to #h own opinion and propose an action #e or the government could undertake. COMMENTS: Bio 3.2 Socioscientific issue next step 1=#E should be compiling notes digitally as we research so that the body of #h report will be largely written and the ideas can be linked together to justify #h choices. COMMENTS: Bio general attitude 1=#N is extremely conscientious in Biology. 2=#N shows excellent self- management in Biology. 3=#N has worked hard to remain focused and cover Biology content in Term 2. 4=#N has impressed me with #h focus during Term 2. 5=#N has demonstrated determination and has significantly improved #h attendance. #H understanding and work completion is substantially better as a result. Well done #N. 6=#N is showing #s to be determined and conscientious in Biology. #E is asking questions when unsure and this is improving #h understanding of key ideas. COMMENTS: Course plan 1=#N is planning a course of Level 2 standards suitable to prepare #m for Year 13 Calculus. This is a mixture of internal and external standards. 2=#N is planning a course of Level 1 standards suitable to obtain the 10 Numeracy Credits required for Level 1 NCEA. 3=#N is planning a course of Level 2 standards to be worked through over the next two years and suitable to prepare #m for Year 13 Calculus. 4=#N is planning a course of Level 2 standards to be worked through over the next two years and suitable to prepare #m for Year 13 Maths with Stats. 5=#N is planning a course of Level 2 standards which will be all Internal Assessments. COMMENTS: End T3 bio Intro 1=#N is working steadily in Biology to ensure #e understands all the content needed for our two External standards. 2=#N has gaps in #h knowledge of the Biology content needed to pass our two External Standards. 3=#N understands much of the Biology needed to pass our two External standards, however #e lacks confidence in #m ability. 4=#N already has a thorough understanding of key Biology concepts and how to write an Excellence Level answer. #E demonstrated this in our recent evidence gathering assessments. 5=#N understands much of the content in the 2.7 Gene Expression standard but has gaps in #h knowledge of 2.5 Genetic Variation and Change. 6=#N understands much of the content in the 2.5 Genetic Variation and Change standard but has gaps in #h knowledge of 2.7 Gene Expression. COMMENTS: End T3 Bio next step 1=#E needs to focus on learning definitions of key terminology first and then familiarise #s with past papers. This will develop #h understanding of what kind of answer is expected when questions are phrased in certain ways. 2=#E need to familiarise #s with past papers to develop #h understanding of what kind of answer is expected when questions are phrased in certain ways. 3=#E needs to focus on how to structure a good answer and could increase #h chance of achieving the Excellence #e is after by working through all the past papers that have been shared with #m. 4=#E now needs to ensure #e proofreads #h answers to ensure small errors don't change the meaning of what #e writes. 5=#E now needs to work through as many past papers as #e can to ensure #e has seen a wide range of questions and what kind of answer is required. COMMENTS: feedback eco notes 1=which way is the energy moving? which direction would you draw the arrows in? 2=You have done a fabulous job of all of this and clearly know a huge amount already. I will be setting further work for the class until we meet in person but it will be covering content you have already done. Rather than do work you already know... I am happy for you to do the could dos or the random interesting activities. Alternatively to work on Science badge activities. Or even for you to hunt for interesting science related content 3=So love to see what you come up with. Just make sure you let me know what you are doing :) You can keep adding things to this slideshow...comment on them and it will notify me. 4=all correct! Well done! Did you have trouble finding the Scipad content? 5=It would be good to see you completing these notes up to slide 9 and doing the Scipad work. See this week's assignment. Is that a reasonable ask this week? 6=Did you have trouble joining Scipad? 7=Did you have trouble finding the right work in Scipad? COMMENTS: Middle Maths Assessment T1 1=You pay careful attention to exemplars and feedback from me and this has produced very good results this term. 2=You pay careful attention to exemplars and feedback from me and can be pleased with your progress and result this term. 3=You need to pay careful attention to exemplars and feedback from me in order to raise your grades to a higher level. 4=In order to raise your achievement to the next level you need to reread your answers and check you have supported them with full evidence and explanation. It is your job to convince the marker that your answer is justified. 5=You need to double check you are using the correct formula. 6=You need to move more quickly through work to free up time for external standards later in the year. This may require you to do more homework. 7=Keep persevering in this manner and you will gain the credits you need. 8=You show good working and your strong algebra skills will help you in other standards later in the year. 9=Spending time on ensuring good working and strong algebra in the standards you are doing now will be helpful in other standards. 10=Small algebraic errors can stop you obtaining higher grades. 11=You need to speak up quickly if you are unsure about content (email me if you prefer not to do so in class). COMMENTS: Middle Maths Intro Negative 1=#N you are struggling to keep focused in Pangarau Wanganui/ Middle Maths and need frequent reminders to remain on task. 2=#N you take little ownership of your learning in Pangarau Wanganui. 3=#N you have an inconsistent attitude to maths. Some days you are very focused and responsible for your learning, but others this is not evident. 4=#N you lack confidence in your Maths. You need to seek help more quickly when you are unsure. 5=#N I can see coming to and being in class is a challenge for you. If your way forward involves staying at school and you decide to do your part, I am confident you can obtain the numeracy credits you need. 6=#N, you achieved a good result in your first assessment for the year. However you are moving slowly through content. Some days you show greater focus than others. COMMENTS: Middle Maths Intro positive 1=#N, you are working well in Middle Maths/Pangarau Wanganui. You settle to work quickly and remain steadily on task. 2=#N, you make good use of your time in Middle Maths/ Pangarau Wanganui. 3=I congratulate you #N on a great start to your time in Pangarau Wanganui/ Middle Maths. 4=#N, you have started your time in Pangarau Wanganui/ Middle Maths with much enthusiasm to do well. 5=#N, you have made steady progress through work in Pangarau Wanganui. 6=#N, you exhibit a positive outlook and attitude in the classroom. 7=#N, you are committed to doing your best in Pangarau Wanganui/ Middle Maths. 8=#N, you appear confident in your Maths, rarely asking for help. 9=#N, you are a self-motivated worker. 10=#N, you rose to the challenge of beginning with a Level 2 standard and achieved a good result COMMENTS: Online learning - T1 1=#N worked steadily during Term 1. 2=During Term 1 #N worked well during class time. I am concerned #e does not ask for help when needed. 3=#N missed significant class time during T1. COMMENTS: Online learning expectations 1=I communicate work on Monday morning that can be done during the week at times that suit #N. Deadlines are flexible but i do expect that if #e is unable to complete work #e e-mails me to let me know #h situation. I run a weekly helproom or questions can be e-mailed to me. 2=I communicate work on Monday morning that can be done during the week at times that suit #N. Deadlines are flexible but i do expect that if #e is unable to complete work #e e-mails me to let me know #h situation. #N has been doing this. I run a weekly helproom or questions can be e-mailed to me. 3=Biology has an Internal Assessment due next Friday 1st May. COMMENTS: Online learning start 1=#N has made an excellent start at distance learning. #E is completing requested work. 2=#N has yet to make a start at distance learning. 3=#N has made a good start at distance learning. #E is completing requested work. 4=#N has made an excellent start at distance learning. #E is completing requested work plus choosing to extend #s with extra tasks of #m choice. 5=#N has made a good start at distance learning. #E is completing some requested work. 6=#N does not appear to be working on Biology at this time and has not responded to email. #E should contact me if #e is in need of help. 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. An excellent performance, keep it up! {BR}{BR} Next semester dates: {BR} Monday September 1st - Friday December 22nd. 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. {BR}{BR} Next semester dates: {BR} Monday September 1st - Friday December 22nd. 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. {BR}{BR} Next semester dates: {BR} Monday September 1st - Friday December 22nd. 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. {BR}{BR} Next semester dates: {BR} Monday September 1st - Friday December 22nd. COMMENTS: stressed kid replies 1=Thank you for letting me know. You are a conscientious student and I know you do your best. Remember my primary aim for doing this test was to give you exposure to the kind of q you might see. If you don't get them all done that is OK. There will be time later in the year for more of that kind of practice.Your well being is more important than getting everything done.Ms Miller 2=Your best is all that is asked. And that doesn't mean a perfect best either. Moving slowly but steadily forward is better than running and crashing and we have a long path still ahead however this next while plays out. Be kind to yourself and keep doing what you can. COMMENTS: T3 Middle Maths final 1=You should view the upcoming "holiday" as a study break and spend it preparing for your external examinations. The more familiar you are with the style of questions you will meet, the better you will do. You have access to past exam papers on the school website and on NZQA's website, and to the purple D & D books during school time. 2=You should view the upcoming "holiday" as a study break and spend it preparing for your external examinations. You still have content to cover. You can continue to access the video tutorials, or contact me via email if you become stuck. 3=You have passed enough internal standards to meet your Maths goals for the year. You are not sitting any external standards in Maths so should be using the time this frees up to prepare for external examinations in other subjects. 4=Whilst you have met the Level 1 NCEA numeracy requirements there is still time for you to complete further Maths internal standards should you wish to add to your total number of credits. 5=There is still time for you to complete a further Maths internal standard should you wish to gain your numeracy this year. 6=There is still time for you to complete Maths internal standards should you wish to gain your numeracy this year. You will need to attend the lunchtime tutorials to do so. 7=You have one last internal standard to finish off. There is time to get this done but it would help if you are able to complete the practice task before your next maths class. Please send me a photograph of the work once it is done and i will endeavour to have feedback ready for you. COMMENTS: T3 Middle Maths Intro 1=#N you continue to work steadily in Middle Maths/Pangarau Waenganui. 2=#N you settle to work quickly and make good use of your time in Middle Maths/ Pangarau Waenganui. 3=#N you continue to work towards meeting the requirements for one last standard in Middle Maths/Pangarau Waenganui 4=#N you continue to show dedication and an enthusiasm to do well in Middle Maths/ Pangarau Waenganui. 5=#N you always exhibit a positive outlook and attitude in Middle Maths/ Pangarau Waenganui. 6=#N you are committed to doing your best in Pangarau Waenganui/ Middle Maths. 7=#N you always make good use of your time. Having met your Maths goals for the year, you come prepared with work from other subjects. 8=#N you struggle to keep focused in Pangarau Waenganui/ Middle Maths. 9=#N you need frequent reminders to remain on task during Maths. 10=#N when you are focused you show good Maths understanding. 11=#N you have avoided Maths this year. COMMENTS: T3 Middle Maths skills 1=You take responsibility for ensuring you have a thorough knowledge of content. 2=You take responsibility for ensuring you have a good understanding of what is required to pass an assessment. 3=You take responsibility by asking questions and seeking help when you need it. 4=You need to take more responsibility for your own learning by seeking help when you need it. 5=You need to take more responsibility for your own learning by making better use of your class time. COMMENTS: Yr10Algebra 1=You are showing excellent self management as you tackle the challenge of learning algebra using flipped learning. Do ask for help when you need it. Others will have similar questions. Do take time to help those around you. Explaining an idea to someone else is a great way of checking the depth of your own understanding. 2=You are showing excellent self management as you tackle the challenge of learning algebra using flipped learning. Do ask for help from your classmates or from me when you need it. Others will have similar questions. 3=You have worked well with me on the algebra content. You will need to show good self management as we move into a few weeks where you can work through new content at your own pace. If you find an idea challenging to understand seek help quickly. If i am busy with someone else then begin with those classmates you know have good understanding. Don't let lack of understanding be an excuse to get distracted. 4=You generally show good self management, requiring few reminders to keep on task as you work through the algebra content at your own pace. Don't hesitate to seek help from your classmates or me if you are unsure. If you have a question so will others in the class. 5=You find it challenging to listen to group explanations of content without getting distracted. In our next unit of work you will access videos of HVHS teachers explaining algebra. You can move through videos and exercises at the pace that allows you to fully understand. Put your earphones in and focus. Use your device in a responsible manner. Rewind tricky content. Get stuck? Seek help quickly from your classmates or from me. Take responsibility for your own learning. COMMENTS: Yr10introT2 1=#N you are an outstanding student and have worked very hard throughout the term. 2=#N you always put your best effort into classwork. 3=#N you are a friendly and hard-working member of the class and have put in a steady performance throughout the #Time-period. 4=#N you generally work well with an occasional reminder to keep focused. 5=#N when you are focused you show good Mathematical understanding. 6=#N you have found it difficult to focus in Mathematics but there was a marked improvement in how you manage yourself towards the end of term. Well done #N! 7=#N you work hard when present but your patchy attendance is significantly affecting your understanding. 8=#N you find Mathematics frustrating and are not engaged in class. You and i need to work together to improve your understanding. 9=#N you are usually on task but keeping focused on explanations can be a challenge for you. You miss key information. You show good ability to recognise when this has happened and seek help to gain understanding. However it would be a more efficient use of both of our time if you listened well the first time. 10=#N you find Mathematics a challenge and can easily be distracted. When you focus you show you can understand the content. COMMENTS: Yr10Measurement 1=Your Measurement test shows you can measure but have trouble calculating area and perimeter. You need to work on using formula. Knowing which one to use and how to substitute in numbers will allow you to solve many real life mathematical problems and significantly improve your assessment results. 2=Your Measurement test shows you can calculate the area of simple shapes but find it more challenging with more complex shapes. Correctly choosing and using a formula takes practice but doing so will quickly improve your results. Take care to use correct units. 3=Your Measurement test shows you can calculate the area and perimeter of complex shapes but find it difficult to apply this knowledge in real contexts. The majority of NCEA assessments require you to do this so it important to practice. Highlighting information given in the question will help you identify which formula to use and stop you feeling overwhelmed by all the words. 4=Your Measurement test shows you have excellent understanding of the Mathematical concepts of area and perimeter and how to use these in a context. Take time to demonstrate this understanding to the marker by showing full working and linking your answer back to the context of the question in a sentence. COMMENTS: Yr10NCEA 1=We will carry out a Level 1 NCEA Internal Assessment later in T3. You should achieve these 4 credits and be on the way to obtaining the 10 Numeracy credits required for NCEA Level 1. Listen carefully to what is required for Excellence and take care of small details. 2=We will carry out a Level 1 NCEA Internal Assessment later in T3. You will need to listen carefully to what is required if you wish to achieve well. This should allow you to obtain the first 4 credits of the 10 Numeracy credits required for NCEA Level 1. 3=We will carry out a Level 1 NCEA Internal Assessment later in T3. I will work with you but you will need to listen carefully to what is required if you wish to achieve. Obtaining 10 Numeracy credits is a requirement for passing for NCEA Level 1 so it important you put real effort into gaining the 4 credits this standard offers. 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