/* 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: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) COMMENTS: Intro sentence 1=#N has made a good effort during all lessons and this is reflected in the standard of #h work. 2=#N has made steady progress throughout the year. 3=#N sets a very high standard for #s. #E shows a vigilant and enquiring approach to learning. 4=#N works enthusiastically and to a high standard at all times. 5=#N works quietly and unobtrusively so that steady progress has been maintained. 6=#N's work is good when #e sets #h mind to it. 7=#N is capable of better work but lacks concentration 8=#N has maintained a reasonable standard of effort and interest throughout the year. 9=#N has shown some interest in the subject, although #e has occasionally been distracted from work in class. 10=#N has worked with interest on all the topics covered this year and has contributed well in class discussions. 11=#N is an able and conscientious member of the group who has displayed a real interest in the subject. 12=#N is a conscientious student who has worked well throughout the year. 13=#N has made good progress this year and has demonstrated a good understanding of the software used so far. 14=#N has found some of the work challenging this year, but #e has always tried #h best. 15=#N has had a mixed year but there have been signs of improvement in #h behaviour of late. 16=#N has had a varied approach to #h ICT lessons. Whilst #e is capable of producing some good work when #e concentrates on the tasks set, #e occasionally allows #s to be distracted. 17=#N has shown an enthusiastic approach to ICT, tackling each topic with interest. 18=#N is a friendly student who always approaches lessons with a positive learning attitude. 19=#N is keen to participate in class discussions and has offered many relevant comments. COMMENTS: L5 sentences 1=#E has undertaken research activities with minimal guidance selecting information that is accurate and suitable for its purpose. 2=#E has made effective use of graphics editing software to manipulate images; this was clearly demonstrated in #h work on the #ProjectName project. 3=#E has made effective use of graphics editing software to manipulate images; this was clearly demonstrated in #h work on the #ProjectName project. 4=#E has shown a good awareness of the impact of ICT in society during discussion work within small groups. 5=#E has selected a range of relevant websites during research tasks and decided which information is suitable for use in #h work. 6=#E has completed a range of projects making use of a variety of software applications. 7=I was especially pleased with #h work on the #ProjectName project. 8=#E has used ICT effectively to present ideas in a variety of ways showing a clear sense of audience. 9=#H work on the #ProjectName project was particularly well presented. 10=#E has struggled when learning how to use unfamiliar software, but has completed the set tasks with assistance. 11=#E can use ICT to present information in different ways showing some awareness of the intended audience. COMMENTS: L6 sentence 1=#E has put a lot of effort into #h project work and I was especially pleased with #h #ProjectName assignment. 2=Project-work has been done to a minimum standard and is often handed in late. 3=#H project-work has varied considerably however #h #ProjectName assignment was excellent and reflected a clear interest in the topic. 4=#E has demonstrated a good awareness of audience and purpose when producing publications using different types of software. 5=#E has become a confident user of a variety of software packages to create publications for different audiences and purposes. I was especially pleased with #h work on the #ProjectName project, where #e demonstrated #h skills with #Software software. 6=#E has shown the ability to evaluate #h own work and consider ways to make improvements. This is a vital skill when aiming to create high quality work. 7=#E has shown the ability to evaluate #h own work and consider ways to make improvements. This is a vital skill when aiming to create high quality work. 8=#E has evaluated features of different types of software, identifying how they can be used to complete different tasks. 9=#E has made effective use of ICT to plan, refine and present information in a variety of styles. 10=#E has produced a range of publications using different types of software and showing some awareness of audience and purpose. #E particularly enjoyed working on the #ProjectName project. 11=#E has demonstrated the ability to combine information from a variety of sources to present to #h target audience; this was clearly shown in #h work on the #ProjectName project. 12=#E has used the Internet efficiently to search for specific and complex information required for project work. 13=#E has identified some features of different types of software and how they are used to carry out different tasks. 14=#E has made some use of peer evaluation to assess #h own work. COMMENTS: L7 sentences 1=#E has demonstrated the ability to combine information from a variety of sources to present to specific audiences in a suitable format; this was shown particularly well in the #ProjectName project. 2=#E has made good use of feedback from others when developing a digital product in order to improve #h work. 3=#E has made good use of feedback from others when developing a digital product in order to improve #h work. 4=#E is able to explain the new skills learned in a project and how they have been used to achieve the finished product. 5=#E is able to identify the advantages and limitations of different software tools and use this information to enhance #h work. COMMENTS: Project work 1=#N has put a lot of effort into #h project-work and I was especially pleased with #h #ProjectName assignment. 2=#H project-work has varied considerably however #h #ProjectName assignment was excellent and reflected a clear interest in the topic. 3=#N is able to explain the new skills learned in a project and how they have been used to achieve the finished product. 4=#N always takes an active part in class and group discussions on the use of ICT, demonstrating sound awareness of its impact on society. 5=#N has made good use of feedback from others when developing a digital product in order to improve #h work. 6=#N shows the ability to combine information from a variety of sources to present to specific audiences in a suitable format. This was shown particularly well in the #ProjectName project. 7=#N is able to identify the advantages and limitations of different software tools and use this information to enhance #h work. 8=#N demonstrates a good awareness of audience and purpose when producing publications using different types of software. 9=#N has become a confident user of a variety of software packages to create publications for different audiences and purposes. I was especially pleased with #h work on the #ProjectName project, where #e demonstrated #h skills with #Software software. 10=#N is able to use sound editing software to mix and edit pre-recorded sound files. #H demonstrated this well in the #ProjectName project. 11=#N has shown the ability to evaluate #h own work and consider ways to make improvements. This is a vital skill when aiming to create high quality work. 12=#N has evaluated features of different types of software, identifying how they can be used to complete different tasks. 13=#N has produced a range of publications using different types of software and showing some awareness of audience and purpose. #H particularly enjoyed working on the #ProjectName project. 14=#N has used the Internet efficiently to search for specific and complex information required for project work. 15=#N has identified some features of different types of software and how they are used to carry out different tasks. 16=#N has made some use of peer evaluation to assess #h own work. 17=#E has undertaken research activities with minimal guidance selecting information that is accurate and suitable for its purpose. 18=#N has maintained consistency within presentation work by #h careful use of colour schemes and text styles. 19=Project-work has been done to a minimum standard and is often handed in late. 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=Overall #N has worked very well but there are a few issues with #h time-keeping and homework that #e needs to address. 3=#N is a friendly and hard-working member of the class and has put in a steady performance throughout the #Time-period. 4=#N has had a mixed #Time-period but there are signs of improvement in #h behaviour of late. 5=After a difficult start #N has done some excellent work and is now back on target. A very pleasing #Time-period. Well done #N! 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 Glastonbury Festival project. 2=Although #h #Science-topics project-work was satisfactory, I do expect #m to do more background research next time. 3=#H project-work is always excellent as demonstrated in #h Glastonbury Festival project. I was very impressed with #h creative and entertaining website designs which were an inspiration to the class. 4=Project-work has been done to a minimum standard and is often handed in late. To improve #e needs to #How-to-improve. COMMENTS: Sample summing-up sentences 1=#N always tries #h best and has achieved a well-deserved Level #? overall. This has been an excellent term's work, keep it up! {BR}{BR} 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} 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} 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} COMMENTS: Summary - high 1=I have been very pleased with #N's focussed approach to independent research and #h willingness to contribute ideas in class discussions. 2=#N's work on the #ProjectName project demonstrated #h ability to carry out research independently and then share ideas within a team to create a joint presentation. 3=#N has worked well independently to evaluate the quality of #h own work, making improvements where necessary. 4=I have been impressed with how #N has evaluated #h own work independently in order to make improvements. 5=I have been impressed with how well #N has completed independent research and then worked within a team to create a joint presentation online. 6=I was pleased with #N's ability to select information carefully from #h research and then contribute ideas to group tasks. 7=I have been impressed with how well #N worked as part of a team to create a joint online presentation on the #ProjectName project. 8=#N has shown a high level of independent learning skills, especially whist producing #h #ProjectName project. 9=#N has shown a high level of independent learning skills, especially whilst learning how to use unfamiliar software. 10=#N has always worked well in paired and group activities and then shown the ability to focus well when completing tasks independently. 11=I have been especially pleased that #N has worked well on independent tasks, managing #h time so that work is completed by the deadlines. COMMENTS: Summary - low 1=#N now needs to become more independent whilst carrying out research activities so that work is completed on time. 2=I would like to see #N try to improve #h personal organisation whilst working independently. 3=I would now like to see #N become more independent whilst researching specific topics. 4=I would like to see #N become more independent whilst completing research activities. 5=I would now like to see #N try to become more focussed whilst carrying out research activities. 6=If #N continues to work on #h self-motivation, I am sure #e will improve #h ability to work independently. 7=I would like to see #N concentrate more whilst working independently so that work is completed to a higher standard. 8=With more concentration, the standard of #N's work will improve. 9=I would like to see #N develop #h skills as an independent enquirer so that #e can summarise the key points from the information #e finds. 10=#N is keen to contribute to class discussions and I would now like #m to improve #h concentration whilst working independently so that #e can complete work to a higher standard by the deadlines set. COMMENTS: Summary - medium 1=I was impressed by #h skills as a team worker whilst producing a joint online presentation with #h peers. 2=#N has worked well within a team, especially whilst creating a presentation together. 3=#N has also worked well within a team to produce a joint presentation. 4=I was pleased with #N's ability to carry out research independently and then contribute ideas to group tasks. 5=#N has worked well within #h group to produce a joint presentation online using #Software. 6=#N has worked well independently whilst researching a topic to find relevant facts and images to include in #h work. 7=I have been impressed with #N's ability to work well within a small team, especially by producing a joint presentation in #Software software. 8=#N has worked reasonably well when asked to carry out a research task independently and I would like to see #m become more confident when experimenting with new software. COMMENTS: Y9 Intro sentence 1=#N sets a very high standard for #s. #E shows an enquiring approach to learning. 2=#N works enthusiastically and to a high standard at all times. 3=#N works quietly and unobtrusively so that steady progress has been maintained. 4=#N has made steady progress throughout the year. 5=#N's work is good when #e sets #h mind to it. 6=#N very receptive to new ideas and takes a great interest in any new venture. 7=#N has maintained a reasonable standard of effort and interest throughout the year. 8=#N has shown some interest in the subject, although #e has occasionally been distracted from work in class. 9=#N has worked with interest on all the topics covered this year and has contributed with confidence to class and small group discussions. 10=#N is an able and conscientious member of the group who has displayed a real interest in the subject. 11=#N is a conscientious student who has worked well throughout the year. 12=#N has made good progress this year and has demonstrated a good understanding of the software used so far. 13=#N has found some of the work challenging this year, but #e has always tried #h best. 14=#N has made a good effort during all lessons and this is reflected in the standard of #h work. 15=#N has had a varied approach to #h ICT lessons. Whilst #e is capable of producing some good work when #e concentrates on the tasks set, #e occasionally allows #s to be distracted. 16=#N has shown an enthusiastic approach to ICT, tackling each topic with interest. 17=#N is a friendly student who always approaches lessons with a positive learning attitude. 18=#N is keen to participate in class discussions and has offered many relevant comments. 19=#N is capable of better work but lacks concentration 20=#N has had a mixed year but there have been signs of improvement in #h behaviour of late. COMMENTS: Year 9 - Extra comments 1=#N is such an enthusiastic student and is always willing to get involved in discussions. 2=#E explains #s very clearly. 3=#E seems to be knowledgeable about computers and enjoys the discussions and tasks. 4=It is early days as yet, but #e is doing well so far. 5=#N has worked with care and attention so far in ICT. 6=#N performed very well in #h recent test. 7=#N has had a great term so far. 8=#H enthusiasm is infectious and #e keeps everyone on their toes. 9=#E contributes a lot to the group and #h work is always done to a high standard. 10=#E contributes to discussions and makes salient points when required. 11=The standard of #h prep has fallen slightly in recent times. 12=Overall this has been a good term. 13=I have been impressed by #h knowledge and how #e goes about #h work. 14=There are times when #e tunes out in lessons, but generally #e is attentive. 15=#N is learning to be more detailed in prep work. 16=, and must continue to read comments about #h prep. 17=#N is very good at getting down to tasks and working fast. 18=#E seems to understand how to undertake tasks without much outside help. 19=#E does ask questions when unsure of something. 20=#E is able to give a good account of #s orally. COMMENTS: Year 9 - Extra comments 2 1=Sometimes #e can be a bit chatty in lessons. 2=Prep needs a bit of extra care. 3=#E is able to give a good account of #s orally. 4=#N is working hard in lessons and contributing a lot to discussions. 5=#E has done good quality prep this term, but recently the standard has gone down very slightly. 6=#N is an able student who can work well in lessons once #e settles down. 7=One prep has not been done this term and two have been late. 8=From day one #m work has been of a very high standard. 9=#E clearly cares a lot about how #e performs in ICT. 10=All but one prep has attained grade A. 11=I would like #N to ask questions when #e is unsure of something. 12=#E is always attentive and follows instructions very carefully, 13=#E puts in the detail required to get top marks. 14=#E is always enthusiastic about the tasks and #e sets about #h work with energy and a desire to do #h best. 15=All of #h prep has been done to grade A standard. Well done. 16=#E especially enjoyed composing a poem about being safe on the internet. 17=The quality of #h prep has improved as the term has gone on. 18=#E has contributed well to the discussions about eSafety. 19=#N has shown an interest in ICT lessons, but can be distracted by #h iPad on occasions. 20=I feel that #e could push #s a little harder in both lessons and prep. COMMENTS: Year 9 - Extra comments 3 1=The latest prep has not been submitted. 2=There are times when #e could be a bit more proactive when presented with a new task, but.... 3=There are times when #e could be a bit more confident in #h own ability, but even so #e gets the job done to a good standard. 4=#E is confident in #h ability and has produced good quality work in both lessons and prep. 5=#N has had a solid term and is always enthusiastic in lessons, contributing well in discussions about eSafty and social media. 6=#E has contributed in discussions on eSafety and social media. 7=#E is very diligent in #h approach to the tasks and asks lots of questions in order to get #s to a place where #e can produce the quality work required. 8=#N has had a successful term in ICT. 9=#H prep has been a bit variable, and needs to be checked before submission. 10=#N has contributed a lot in ICT lessons and has been a frequent contributor in class discussions, making salient points. 11=#E is an able ICT practitioner whose work is always of a good standard. 12=#N's prep has been satisfactory, but needs more attention to detail. I know #e can do better. 13=#H work in lessons has been fine so far and shows #e can do it, and #h prep has been satisfactory but needs more attention to detail. 14=I know #e can do better. 15=#E works really hard and challenges #s all the time, wanting to improve #h outcomes. 16=#E is a very capable ICT practitioner and knows a lot about the subject. 17=#E is always so enthsuiastic and wants to get down to work straight away. 18=#E always has something useful to contribute to discussions. 19=#E always has something useful to contribute to discussions and is able to communicate #h ideas easily. 20=#N's effort in prep has dropped slightly this half-term. COMMENTS: Year 9 - Extra comments 4 1=#H written work has also been fine. 2=#E goes about the work quietly and efficiently and the outcomes have been good. 3=The quality of #N's prep has increased as the term has gone on. 4=#H work is always well presented and done with care and attention. 5=#N is attentive in lessons and knows how to approach the tasks without much guidance. 6=#E has a natural ability to work out how to go about tasks. #E tries out ideas for #s and uses past knowledge to inform this. 7=#N is a clever fellow when it comes to computers. 8=#E is able to attempt tasks without much guidance and this has served #m well. 9=#H is inventive in #h written work and likes to do tasks #h own way. 10=#E is inventive in #h written work and likes to do tasks #h own way. 11=#E has worked well in lessons and shown a keeness to succeed. 12=However, #e could do with paying more attention to prep work, as its quality has gone down this half-term. COMMENTS: Year 9 - Introduction 1=#N has made #standard-of-progress progress throughout the year so far. 2=#E can be #standard-of-talkative talkative at times, but #e is enthusiastic in lessons and wants to get involved. 3=#N has been an enthusiastic student. 4=#E is willing to contribute during discussions and has fitted in very well since joining the group at half-term. 5=#N has been keen to do well in ICT. 6=I enjoy teaching #N as #e is an enthusiastic student who clearly wants to learn. 7=#N seems to enjoy the ICT lessons. 8=#E gets down to the work quickly and is always keen to do #h best. 9=#E is attentive in lessons and contributes when #e has something worthwhile to add. 10=#N is a lively fellow who has contributed well in lessons and got involved in discussions. 11=#N pays a lot of attention to detail and this results in well presented work. 12=Sometimes #e could do with thinking out #h answer before replying. 13=#H produced #standard-of-work standard in prep. 14=#E tries things out for #s even when #e finds the tasks challenging. 15=#E tries things out for #s even when #e finds the tasks challenging. 16=#N is an enthusiastic student who enjoys the cut and thrust of discussions. 17=#N's work has been a bit variable this term. 18=#E is not always as focussed as #e could be 19=,and tends to give up too easily when the task requires thought. 20=#E is so positive and #h contributions have been #standard-of-contribution. COMMENTS: Year 9 - Prep 1=#E did #standard-of-test in #h end of year test. 2=#E needs to be a careful that #e gets #h prep done on time. 3=#E needs to make sure #e gets #h prep in on time. 4=#N is capable of better quality prep but this will require spending longer on it. COMMENTS: Year 9 - Prep & tests 1=#E did #standard-of-test in #h end of year test. 2=#E needs to be a careful that #e gets #h prep done on time. 3=#E needs to make sure #e gets #h prep in on time. 4=#N is capable of better quality prep but this will require spending longer on it. 5=#E did #standard-of-test in #h end of topic test. 6=#H prep has been done to #standard-of-work standard. 7=#H produced #standard-of-work standard in prep. 8=#N is very knowledgeable about computers. 9=Well done, #N. 10=#N has done very well so far and is growing in confidence. 11=#E is attentive in lessons and has made #standard-of-work contributions. 12=#H prep has been done to #standard-of-work standard and shows #standard-of-work understanding of the topics. 13=End of topic test on social media and eSafety: 84% 14=#H prep needs a bit more care and attention. 15=, but I think #e is starting to understand the requirements of prep. 16=There have been some issues with attentiveness in lessons, but #e is trying hard to address these. 17=#N has worked steadily this term and is making solid progress in #h understanding of the topics. 18=I would like #m to ensure #e is attentive when instructions are being relayed as #e sometimes misunderstands the requirements of tasks. 19=#N performed very well in the recent test. 20=#E has a very good feel for the subject and #h work is always of a high standard. 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