/* 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: History, Geography /* Author says: /* "I really like SRW [SchoolReportWriter.COM free app - ed.] /* because we can collaboratively develop comment banks and /* quality assure them before we write hundreds of reports. /* They can be easily personalised, and I can be sure that /* parents are getting an excellent set of reports from my /* department, saving teachers' time and saving me hours of /* proof reading." COMMENTS: AKIS GE class 1=Although #N can sometimes be engaged in lessons, I would like to see #m apply more effort in class. In the lessons where #e has focused on the work and made learning #h priority #e has shown that #e is capable of more than I can see in #h assessments. 2=Generally, #N works well when provided with clear instructions but often has to be refocused during more independent activities. Class work and homework is usually completed on time to a satisfactory standard 3=#N produces good classwork and homework, but tends to be quiet in class and can sometimes lack confidence in discussing ideas out loud or asking for help with work when unsure. 4=#N's classwork and homework is almost always of a good standard. #E is always willing to contribute to class discussions and often makes some very valid comments, however, #e can be a little chatty at times which can sometimes impact on the quality of #h work. 5=#N has a mature, disciplined approach and classwork and homework is always completed to a high standard. #E makes excellent contributions to group work COMMENTS: AKIS Geo assessment 1=#E has been achieving above the target grade set at the start of the year, so I have increased #h target grade. In the most recent assessment, #e demonstrated a thorough understanding of the #? topic and I was very pleased with #h effort. 2=#E is working at #h target grade and in the most recent assessment #e demonstrated a secure understanding of the #? topic and I was really pleased with this work. 3=#E is working towards #h target grade and in the most recent assessment #e demonstrated a developing understanding of the #? topic. COMMENTS: AKIS Geo EBI 1=To improve, I would like #N to ensure #e listens to all instructions and focuses on completing all work set within the allocated time. This includes managing distractions, staying on task and revising thoroughly ahead of assessments. 2=To improve, I would like #N to demonstrate a greater willingness to attempt learning activities independently, during lesson time and at home. This includes managing distractions, staying on task and revising thoroughly ahead of assessments. 3=To improve, #N needs to seek help more readily to improve understanding of difficult geographical concepts. 4=To improve, #N needs take a more thoughtful approach to written work with a greater emphasis on content, revising more effectively and learning case studies will help with this. 5=To improve, #N needs to include use more geographical terminology in #h written work, and use case studies/ examples to support #h written work. Using the point, evidence, explain structure would help #m achieve this. 6=To improve #N needs to explain processes in more detail. 7=To improve #N needs to always make sure #e uses the success criteria to help develop #h answers as well as using connective phrases such as 'because', 'which means' and 'therefore' so that #e can extend #h answers by explaining how or why. 8=To improve, I would like #N to try and participate more in class and group discussions and be more confident in #h own ability. 9=To improve, I would like to see #N explain all ideas in detail using connective phases such as ‘because’, ‘which means’ and ‘therefore’. 10=To improve, I would like #N to complete wider reading of the topics we are studying to ensure #e has the most up to date subject knowledge. Keep up the great work! COMMENTS: AKIS Geo intro 1=#N has shown #e can do well in geography when #e chooses to focus on #h work. 2=#N is a pleasure to teach. #E is polite, organised and conscientious and has made excellent progress in geography. 3=#N is a keen and enthusiastic student who is making good progress in geography. 4=#N is a polite and hardworking student who is making good progress and is proving #s to be a sound geographer 5=#N is a quiet and reserved student who works well in class and has made reasonable progress. 6=#N occasionally shows a positive attitude to learning and has made some progress this year, however, #h punctuality, effort and concentration in lessons is inconsistent. COMMENTS: AKIS Geo skills 1=So far we have studied #?. #E has been developing #h understanding of the topics and skills covered we have studied and as a result is beginning to gain a range of geographical and investigative skills. 2=So far we have studied #?. #E has been developing a sound understanding of the topics and skills covered we have studied and as a result is gaining a good range of geographical and investigative skills. 3=In our work so far this year, #e shows a reasonable level of knowledge of the #? topics we have studied and is demonstrating a basic understanding of geographical skills in #h written work. 4=#E has developed a sound understanding of the topics we have covered including #? and is often able to describe and explain #h ideas with some detail. 5=#N has developed a very secure knowledge of the #? topics we have studied. #E is able to describe, explain and evidence #h ideas using a wide range of geographical terminology. COMMENTS: AKIS Hi assessment 1=#E has been achieving above the target grade set at the start of the year, so I have increased #h target. #N did #AKIS-Hi-assessment-1 well in the first assessment of our topic 'the changing nature of warfare' where #e demonstrated excellent #AKIS-Hi-assessment-2. 2=#E is working at #h target grade and did #AKIS-Hi-assessment-1 well in the #? assessment of our topic 'the changing nature of warfare' where #e demonstrated excellent #AKIS-Hi-assessment-2. 3=#E is working towards #h target grade and did #AKIS-Hi-assessment-1 well in the #? assessment of our topic 'the changing nature of warfare' where #e demonstrated excellent #AKIS-Hi-assessment-2. COMMENTS: AKIS Hi class 1=Although #N can sometimes be engaged in lessons, I would like to see #m apply more effort in class. Much of #h classwork is left incomplete and this has led to #m having large gaps in #h knowledge and understanding of the topics we have studied this year. 2=#N is sometimes able to produce good work in classwork and homework. While #e has a generally sound understanding of the topics we have studied, #h knowledge often lacks greater depth or contains some inaccuracies. This could be avoided by adding more detail to notes. 3=#N produces good classwork and homework, but tends to be quiet in class and can sometimes lack confidence in discussing ideas out loud or asking for help with work when unsure. 4=#N's classwork and homework is almost always of a good standard and #e participates in class discussions. 5=#N's classwork and homework is always completed to a high standard and #e can always be replied upon to contribute to class discussions. COMMENTS: AKIS Hi EBI 1=To improve #N needs to focus on completing all tasks set and ignoring distractions. This would give #m time to add more historical detail to #h work. 2=To improve, #N needs to add more historical detail to #h descriptions. Using the point, evidence, explain structure would help #m achieve this. 3=To improve, #N needs to add explanations to #h descriptions, and these need to be supported by evidence. Using the point, evidence, explain structure would help #m achieve this. 4=To improve, #N needs to include several reasons in #h written work, and use detailed historical evidence to build #h arguments. Using the point, evidence, explain structure would help #m achieve this. 5=To improve #N needs to combine information from many sources in order to build #h argument. 6=To improve #N needs to combine information from many sources to build #h argument and make sure that #h explanations are detailed. 7=To improve, I would like to see #N read around the topic, using books, podcasts and documentaries to expand #h knowledge and understanding. Keep up the great work! 8=To improve, #N needs to make sure #e has thoroughly revised the chronology of the events, people and changes we have studied. COMMENTS: AKIS Hi intro 1=#N is a pleasure to teach and I am pleased with the progress #e has made this year across a range of historical skills. 2=#N is a hardworking student and #e approaches all lessons with a positive and dedicated attitude to learning. 3=#N is a positive presence in my history class and #e always approaches lessons with a mature attitude to learning. 4=#N is a friendly student who tries hard in lessons and #e generally approaches lessons with a positive attitude. 5=#N has shown #e can do well in history when #e chooses to focus on #h work. 6=#N has the potential to do better in history, but has made slow progress so far. COMMENTS: AKIS Hi skills 1=In our work so far this year, #e has begun to describe some of the main events, people and changes in the past. 2=In our work so far this year, #e is able to competently describe some of the main events, people and changes in the past. 3=In our work so far this year, #e is able to confidently describe many of the main events, people and changes in the past. 4=In our work so far this year, #e has begun to explain some of the reasons for the main events, people and changes in the past. 5=In our work so far this year, #e is able to competently explain some of the reasons for the main events, people and changes in the past. 6=In our work so far this year, #e is able to confidently explain many of the reasons for the main events, people and changes in the past. 7=In our work so far this year, #e has begun to analyse some of the reasons for the main events, people and changes in the past. 8=In our work so far this year, #e is able to competently analyse a many of the reasons for the main events, people and changes in the past. 9=In our work so far this year, #e is able to confidently analyse a range of the reasons for the main events, people and changes in the past. 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: AKIS-Hi-assessment 1=chronology and knowledge skills 2=knowledge and understanding of continuity and change LIST: AKIS-Hi-assessment-1 1=fairly 2=very 3=especially LIST: AKIS-Hi-assessment-2 1=chronology and knowledge skills 2=knowledge and understanding of continuity and change LIST: AKIS-Hi-open 1=always 2=usually 3=often 4=sometimes LIST: AKIS-Hi-skill 1=has begun to describe 2=is able to competently describe 3=is able to confidently describe 4=has begun to explain 5=is able to competently explain 6=is able to confidently explain 7=has begun to analyse 8=is able to competently analyse 9=is able to confidently analyse LIST: How-to-improve 1=focus more in the lessons 2=put more time aside for homework 3=try not to chat during lessons 4=do more project research on the internet 5=develop #h computer skills 6=pay more attention to instructions LIST: Science-topics 1=Heating and Cooling 2=Light and Sound 3=Exploring Magnetism 4=Changing Earth 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 /*========================================= /* HELP: Creating & Importing Files /*========================================= /* /* See also, YouTube Teacher Training Video at: /* SCHOOL REPORT WRITER .COM /* https://schoolreportwriter.com/ /* /* #N - Name /* #E - She/He/They /* #e - she/he/they /* #H - His/Her/Their /* #h = his/her/their /* #b - girl/boy/child /* #m - him/her/them /* #s - herself/himself/themself /* #? - be prompted for text later e.g. #N achieved #?% in the exam. /* #your-list-name - select from a list later e.g. #N excelled in #topics. /* {BR} - line break; {BR}{BR} - double line break. /* /* /* DID YOU KNOW? /* /* You can also import comment files in the, /* Teachers Report Assistant format. /* There are 1000s around the web. /* School Report Writer automatically converts them. /* /* /* YOUR EXISTING COMMENTS ARE SAFE: /* /* When you upload, you will be shown the comments /* you are about to import. 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