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COMMENTS: 10 Algorithm Comments
1=#N seems to really relish the challenges that Algorithmic Thinking challenges pose and I am really pleased with #h attitude and method of tackling these problems.
2=Algorithmic Thinking challenges are something that #N works hard to overcome and #h programming ability reflects #h perseverance and determination when tackling these tasks.
3=Algorithmic Thinking is something that #N does struggle with. It is important that #e puts extra time and energy into overcoming this by working on examples and challenges in addition to those covered in class.

COMMENTS: 10 Final Comment
1=#N needs to maintain the pace and work ethic that #e has shown so far in the course and I hope to see big things from #m.
2=#N needs to maintain the pace and work ethic that #e has shown so far in the course and I hope to see equally great achievements from #m.
3=#N needs to ensure that #e maintains a good work ethic in order to develop the skill set needed to achieve in #h final exams.
4=#N should work on developing a positive attitude to learning in order to ensure a comprehensive skill set for #h final exams.

COMMENTS: 10 Intro Comments
1=#N has excelled this year and regularly demonstrates a great attitude to #h learning.
2=#N has worked hard this year and I am pleased with #h attitude to learning.
3=#N has settled into the GCSE course well and has a good attitude to #h studies.
4=#N does not show the necessary dedication for the challenging aspects of Computer Science.
5=#N's attitude to learning is something that needs to be improved in order for #m to achieve.

COMMENTS: 11 Final
1=I am immensely happy with #N and I hope to see great things from #m, keep it up!
2=#N should continue revising and maintain #h good attitude to work in order to achieve #h target in #h upcoming examinations.
3=#N should continue revising and maintain #h good attitude to work in order to achieve #h target.
4=#N should continue revising and maintain #h good attitude to work.
5=#N needs to increase #h focus and effort in Computer Science in order to achieve.

COMMENTS: 7 Computational thinking WWW EBI
1=#N has done very well in learning the stages of computational thinking.
2=#N has worked very hard at applying computational thinking to situational problems.
3=#N has tried #h best to learn the computational thinking stages.
4=To improve, #N will need to spend more time revising the stages of computational thinking.
5=#N will need to practice applying the Computational Thinking stages to certain problems.
6=It would help if #e revised why the computational thinking skills are important.
7=To further their grade, #N could practice applying abstraction to real world problems.

COMMENTS: 7 Conclusion Comment
1=#N has demonstrated a great attitude to learning and I hope #e maintains this. I believe that #e has a great future in the subject.
2=In order to keep achieving in Computer Science #N needs to continue showing a positive attitude to learning and enthusiasm for the topics covered. So far, #e has made a great start and I have no doubt will continue to achieve.
3=#N has demonstrated a good attitude to learning and I hope #e maintains this.
4=#N should continue demonstrating a good work ethic and persevere through challenges ahead in order to ensure that #e achieves the target that #e is capable of.
5=#N needs to ensure that the challenges which #e faces in the subject are overcome. This will allow #m to develop #h critical thinking skills for more complex problems in the future.
6=#N needs to persevere in the more challenging aspects of the subject. #E often gets disheartened when a solution is not always obvious and this determination will help build key skills.
7=#N needs to focus in order to achieve in the subject. #E gives up when a solution is not immediately obvious and this will hamper #h progress in Computer Science.
8=#E needs to increase #h focus in lessons, and rate of work production so that #e can achieve #h potential.

COMMENTS: 7 Flowchart WWW EBI
1=#E has also done a superb job of creating and reading Flowchart Algorithms for a given problem.
2=#E has also done a very good job of reading flowchart algorithms.
3=#E can also read flowchart algorithms with some success.
4=It would also be better if #N could practice creating flowcharts for more complex systems.
5=#N should also practice accurate construction of algorithms for simple systems.
6=#N should also practice reading simple flowchart algorithms and charting the data through the system processes.
7=#N really needs to revise basic flowchart constructions and learn the shapes used and the computing terms that they represent.

COMMENTS: 7 Hardware WWW EBI
1=#N has done a great job of revising the internal components of a PC.
2=#N made some progress in learning the hardware components of a computer.
3=#N has learned some of a computer's hardware components.
4=It would be even better if #N could revise the job description of each of the components.
5=#E could improve by further revising the component names and their job description.
6=To make progress in the hardware topic, #N should revise the component names.

COMMENTS: 7 Intro Comment
1=#N has settled well into Computer Science and has revelled in the challenges the subject presents.
2=#N has settled into Computer Science well and regularly overcomes the challenges that the subject presents.
3=#N works hard in Computer Science finding some areas of study more accessible than others.
4=#N finds Computer Science a challenge but works hard in all topics to achieve.
5=#N finds Computer Science a challenge and does not give complex topics the necessary effort to achieve #h full potential.

COMMENTS: 7 Python Comment
1=#N really enjoyed Python programming and demonstrated good skills in algorithmic thinking. This plays a large role in Computer Science and I believe #e shows great potential in this area.
2=#N performed well in Python programming and demonstrated good skills in algorithmic thinking. It is important that #e continues to develop the perseverance required when tackling complex problems.
3=#N found Python programming a very challenging concept. The development of algorithmic thinking skills is something that #e needs to develop throughout Key Stage 3.

COMMENTS: 789 Year End +ve
1=#N has had a #adjective year in Computer Science, and has managed to #verb in #h #subtopic
2=#E has also demonstrated #skill1 #skilllocation.
3=With this #attitude, #N should #future in #h #CS.
4=To help #m succeed, #e should #action1 #outcome1.
5=#N should also #action1 #outcome1.

COMMENTS: 789 Year End -ve
1=#E needs to #How-to-improve-1
2=#N has also to #How-to-improve-2 to reach #h potential in this subject.

COMMENTS: 8 Data representation
1=#E has also excelled at understanding Binary conversion calculations.
2=#E has also worked hard to understand the Binary conversion calculations.
3=#E has made some progress in understanding the need for binary conversion calculations.
4=#E could also have a look at some Hexadecimal conversion questions to improve #h grade.
5=#E could also practice the conversion calculations between Denary and Binary.
6=#E could also ensure that #e can count with confidence using the binary number system.
7=#E needs to go back and revise why Binary is necessary in computer systems.

COMMENTS: 8 Intro
1=#N has had a flying start to year eight and has taken to #h computer science studies with real dedication.
2=#N has had a good start to year 8 and has worked hard at computer science.
3=#N has given #h best so far in year 8 and made an effort in every challenge #e faces.
4=#N has had a challenging start to year 8 and found some of the computer science content difficult to understand.
5=To help #h grades improve, #N should try to participate in lessons more.
6=To help #h grades improve, #N should make more of an effort to revise before the class exam.
7=To help #h grades improve, #N should practice the questions completed in class-time.

COMMENTS: 8 OS
1=#E has really revised operating systems and has a good grasp of their purpose.
2=#E has tried #h best to understand the purpose of a computer's operating system.
3=#E has developed a basic understanding of the function of an operating system.
4=To further improve, #N should further research how an operating system manages processor time.
5=To further improve, #N should try and memorise at least two of the operating system's functions.
6=To further improve, #N should be able to explain why an operating system is crucial for a computer system.

COMMENTS: 9 Algorithmic Theory
1=#N is working hard at gaining the necessary knowledge in the algorithmic theory aspects of the course. #E should ensure that #e is making an effective use of the resources that #e has been given via Google Classroom to extend #h knowledge.
2=#N is developing the necessary knowledge in the algorithmic theory aspect of Computer Science. In order to extend #h knowledge, #e needs to revise around these topics using resources that #e has been given.
3=#N needs to give more attention to the algorithmic theory aspects of the course in order to gain the technical knowledge that #e requires. It is important that #h revision notes and materials are as accurate as possible.
4=Algorithmic theory in Computer Science #N does struggle with and #e should spend time revising around these units and using the resources that #e has been given.

COMMENTS: 9 Binary
1=#E has also excelled at understanding Binary and Hexadecimal conversion calculations.
2=#E has also worked hard to understand the Binary and Hexadecimal conversion calculations.
3=#E has made some progress in understanding the need for binary and Hexadecimal conversion calculations.
4=#E could also practice #h Hexadecimal conversion questions to improve #h grade.
5=#E could also practice the conversion calculations between Denary and Binary.
6=#E could also ensure that #e can count with confidence using the binary number system.
7=#E needs to go back and revise why Binary is necessary in computer systems.

COMMENTS: 9 Data Representation
1=#N has an excellent understanding of how the Binary system is used to represent all digital information.
2=#N has made a great effort in learning how data is represented using Binary.
3=#N has done #h best to understand why binary is used to represent digital information.
4=#N has had a difficult time in understanding why the Binary system is used to represent digital information.
5=#N could further improve #h understanding of the Binary system by researching how digital data is stored.
6=#N could further improve #h understanding through practice of file size calculations.
7=#N could further improve by revising how to calculate the size of audio and image files.
8=#N could further improve by revising how images and audio files are represented using Binary.

COMMENTS: 9 Encryption
1=#N has really taken to encryption well and has understood the need and the methods used for encryption.
2=#N has made a good effort at learning the need for Encryption and the methods used.
3=#N has made some progress in learning why encryption is used and how.
4=#N has found it difficult to understand how and why encryption is used in digital communication.
5=To improve #N could investigate the types of encryption used to safeguard wireless communication.
6=To improve #N could find the names of some further popular encryption methods.
7=To improve #h grades, #N should revise the encryption methods discussed in lesson.
8=To improve #h grades, #N should revise the need for encryption in digital communication.

COMMENTS: 9 Intro
1=#N has had a great start to Year 9 and has taken to #h computer science studies with real dedication.
2=#N has had a good start to Year 9 and has worked hard at computer science.
3=#N has given #h best so far in year 9 and made an effort in every challenge #e faces.
4=#N has had a challenging start to year 9 and found some of the computer science content difficult to understand.
5=To help #h grades improve, #N should try to participate in lessons more.
6=To help #h grades improve, #N should make more of an effort to revise before the class exam.
7=To help #h grades improve, #N should practice the questions completed in class-time.

COMMENTS: Housepoints/ responsibilities
1=#H has achieved an excellent number of house points.
2=#H has achieved a good number of house points.
3=#H needs to work on achieving more house points.

COMMENTS: KS- end sentence
1=#E needs to try to ask questions in the lessons to extend #h knowledge.
2=#E needs to ensure that #e maintains #h good effort, and always aims to complete extension activities.
3=#E needs to maintain #h excellent effort in lessons and continue making a valuable contribution to discussions. #N should try to extend their knowledge by asking questions about the work in lessons.
4=#E needs to ask questions in the lessons when unsure of the work, #e also needs to revise thoroughly for end of topic tests.
5=#E needs to ask questions in the lessons to check #h understanding, and to revise thoroughly for all tests.
6=#E needs to increase #h focus in lessons, and rate of work production so that #e can achieve #h potential.
7=#E needs to try to get started on classwork activities more quickly, so #e can complete more work in the lessons.
8=#E works at a casual rate in lessons, #e needs to push #s to complete as much work as #e can and aim to complete extension activities.
9=#E needs to work at a faster rate during the lessons, getting started on activities more quickly and asking for help as soon as #e needs it should help to achieve this.
10=#E can work well in lessons, however at other times #e needs to increase #h rate of work production.
11=#E generally works well in the lessons, but rarely asks for help. #E could aim to add more detail to independent learning .

COMMENTS: KS3 middle sentence
1=#E achieved #h minimum target sublevel in the end of year examination.
2=#E did not achieve #h minimum target sublevel in the end of year examination.
3=#E did not achieve #h minimum target sublevel in the end of year examination, but has achieved this level in some of the in end of unit tests.
4=Unfortunately #e did not achieve #h minimum target sublevel in the end of year examination, but has achieved this level in some of the end of unit tests.
5=Unfortunately #e did not achieve #h minimum target sublevel in the end of year examination, but has achieved this level in many of the end of unit tests.
6=#E narrowly missed achieving #h minimum target grade in the end of year examination, but has achieved this level in some of the end of unit tests.
7=#E narrowly missed achieving #h minimum target grade in the end of year examination, but has achieved this level in many of the end of unit tests.
8=#E exceeded their minimum target grade in the end of year examination.
9=#E greatly exceeded #h minimum target grade in the end of year examination.
10=Unfortunately #e did not achieve #h target grade in the end of year exam.

COMMENTS: KS3- end sentence
1=#E needs to try to ask questions in the lessons to extend #h knowledge.
2=#E needs to ensure that #e maintains #h good effort, and always aims to complete extension activities.
3=#E needs to maintain #h excellent effort in lessons and continue making a valuable contribution to discussions. #N should try to extend their knowledge by asking questions about the work in lessons.
4=#E needs to ask questions in the lessons when unsure of the work, #e also needs to revise thoroughly for end of topic tests.
5=#E needs to ask questions in the lessons to check #h understanding, and to revise thoroughly for all tests.
6=#E needs to increase #h focus in lessons, and rate of work production so that #e can achieve #h potential.
7=#E needs to try to get started on classwork activities more quickly, so #e can complete more work in the lessons.
8=#E works at a casual rate in lessons, #e needs to push #s to complete as much work as #e can and aim to complete extension activities.
9=#E needs to work at a faster rate during the lessons, getting started on activities more quickly and asking for help as soon as #e needs it should help to achieve this.
10=#E can work well in lessons, however at other times #e needs to increase #h rate of work production.
11=#E generally works well in the lessons, but rarely asks for help. #E could aim to add more detail to independent learning .

COMMENTS: OLD-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 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!
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.

LIST: action1
1=practice using the subject vocabulary
2=practice using the software outside of lessons
3=ensure that revision is practiced every week
4=use the resources available
5=make #h own study notes
6=use external sources
7=use the internet 
8=practice #h programming outside of lesson
9=ask more questions in the classroom
10=ask for help when needed
11=use #h classroom neighbours for help
12=remain focused throughout the lesson
13=ensure all classroom conversation is lesson focused
14=strengthen #h resilience
15=improve #h attendance to lessons
16=catch up on missed work

LIST: adjective
1=great
2=good
3=fantastic
4=strong
5=poor
6=weak
7=an ok
8=done really well
9=made excellent progress
10=excelled
11=made a good start
12=struggled
13=persevered
14=made a good go of it

LIST: attitude
1=attitude
2=work ethic
3=dedication
4=exemplary attitude
5=attitude to learning
6=exemplary behaviour
7=positive attitude

LIST: Computer-Science-topics
1=Hardware
2=Software
3=Operating Systems
4=Programming
5=Computational Thinking
6=Flowchart Algorithms
7=Data Representation
8=Networks
9=Legal, ethical, environmental issues
10=Application development

LIST: CS
1=Computing studies
2=Computer Science career

LIST: future
1=continue to make great progress
2=make great progress
3=have few difficulties
4=continue to GCSE
5=continue to study
6=use extra curricular opportunities to maximise #h potential 
7=progress further
8=develop #h digital literacy
9=focus on #h ICT skills

LIST: How-to-improve-1
1=spend more time studying #Computer-science-topics 
2=be more resilient when #Computer-science-topics
3=ask for more help when they run into difficulties.
4=use their neighbours for support
5=do more project research on the internet
6=take some time outside of lesson to review #h classwork
7=practice using key vocabulary

LIST: How-to-improve-2
1=focus more in the lessons
2=put more time aside for homework
3=ensure that all in classroom conversation is lesson focused
4=persevere with the tricky topics, especially programming
5=develop #h independent skills
6=pay more attention to instructions in lesson
7=ensure that all resources provided are used where possible

LIST: How-to-improve-3
1=to improve #h overall grades.
2=to maximise #h progress in this subject

LIST: outcome1
1=to support #h understanding of the specific content
2=to help consolidate classroom learning
3=to ensure learning in class is cemented
4=to support #h learning
5=to use as a revision tool
6=to bolster #h classroom learning
7=to research anything #e is unsure of
8=to drill the skills required to write script
9=to ensure #h gains the most from lessons
10=to take advantage of group learning
11=to help #m overcome obstacles
12=to learn as much as possible
13=to ensure #h doesn't fall behind

LIST: skill1
1=a real passion for
2=a real commitment to
3=an ability to
4=leadership skills with

LIST: skilllocation
1=computing theory
2=studies in the subject
3=programming
4=work with computer software
5=work with computer hardware
6=improving  #h understanding of theoretical topics
7=persevere despite project difficulties
8=#h group work

LIST: subtopic
1=study of Computing Hardware.
2=study of Computing  Software.
3=study of Operating Systems.
4=programming skills.
5=development of algorithms.
6=Data Representation studies.
7=understanding of Networks.
8=understanding of the Legal, Ethical and Environmental issues
9=Computational Thinking skills.
10=work with visualisation software.
11=work with Application Development methodology.

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

LIST: verb
1=excel
2=make a lot of progress
3=show some understanding
4=make some improvements
5=make some progress
6=take onboard feedback



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