/* 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: Mathematics (Maths) /* Author says: /* "These comments are for mid year and end of year reports for /* my 6th grade Mathematics class at an International school /* in the Philippines. Each year, I adapt my comments as I /* grow and change my teaching practice, so feel free to check /* back later for any updates. /* /* :) Enjoy and I hope these help make your report writing /* hassle-free!" COMMENTS: Closing 1=#N always tries #h best and is working close to #h potential. An excellent performance, keep it up! 2=#N usually tries #h best and is working towards #h potential. Good first semester, keep it up! 3=#N is a consistent student who tries #h best. A great first semester, keep it up! 4=#N is a conscientious student who strives to meet #h potential. Excellent work this first semester, keep it up! 5=#N is improving #h ability to focus in class and keep up with class assignments. #E is encouraged to keep striving to meet #h potential. 6=#N should strive to become a more consistent student. #E is encouraged to put forth more effort in class and in preparation for assessments. 7=#N is a consistent student who tries #h best. In order to improve #e should #improve 8=#N usually tries #h best and is working towards #h potential. In order to improve #e should #improve COMMENTS: Closing Sem 2 1=This was a successful year for #N due to #h excellent organization, effort, and perseverance. 2=#N made excellent progress this semester by putting in extra time and effort to review key concepts and practice foundational skills. 3=#E has refined #h ability to work with others to solve problems and should now focus on sharing this learning during class discussions. #N has improved how #e perseveres through challenges, which is an indication of #h increased confidence in #h number sense. 4=#N has developed the skills needed to model #h thinking and can apply these to real-life problems. #E consistently completes #h homework with care, showing #h thinking in a variety of ways and engaging in class discussions that show #h ability to use a variety of strategies. 5=#E regularly completes #h homework on time but could gain learning opportunities by engaging in follow-up class discussions. #N has improved how #e perseveres through challenges and seeks clarification and assistance when needed. 6=Much of #N's success in mathematics this year has been due to #h engagement during class. #E is a committed student who strives to make connections with prior knowledge as #e constructs concrete and abstract understandings. 7=Engagement during class has been challenging for #N, as #e often has trouble focusing. #E has shown growth in #h ability to follow instructions, self-advocate and work with peers. 8=#N is a committed student who consistently comes to class prepared. #E has recently developed a collaborative approach to working through problems with peers which has aided #h understanding of abstract concepts. 9=With guidance, #N has applied strategies such as modeling to solve real-life problems. To enhance #h learning, #N should work toward being a self-advocate and an engaged member of the class. #E often has trouble focusing during direct instruction and group work. As #h confidence in #h number sense improves, so will #h understanding. 10=This semester #e has refined #h collaborative approach to working on problems with peers which has aided #h understanding of abstract concepts. 11=#N's success this year has been due to #h ability to collaborate with peers. Whether reviewing work or attempting a new problem, #N finds students who will work through problems with #m and engage in academic discussion. 12=Much of #N's success this year has been due to #h commitment to understanding. #E strives to connect prior knowledge with new concepts which leads to comprehensive understanding. 13=This semester, #e has shown more attentiveness during direct instruction and is learning to self-advocate regularly. #H understanding could improve by refining #h skills of keeping an organized notebook and engaging in small group work. #N approaches challenges openly and uses a wide variety of #h own strategies to solve problems. 14=#N is an attentive student who could enhance #h learning by refining #h skills of collaborative group work. #H commitment ensures that #e strives to make connections with prior knowledge as #e forms concrete and abstract understanding. 15=#E could enhance #h learning by engaging in class discussions and seeking help when needed. Much of #N's success this year has been due to #h commitment to making connections with prior knowledge as #e constructs concrete and abstract understanding. 16=#E completes #h homework on time but could gain learning opportunities by engaging in follow-up class discussions. #E would also benefit from self-advocating more regularly. #N works well in small groups, collaborating with peers to find and explain problem-solving strategies. 17=This semester, #e has shown more attentiveness during direct instruction. #N has improved how #e perseveres through challenges and seeks assistance when needed. 18=Much of #N's success this year is due to #h personal drive. Whether working independently or with peers, #N is motivated to produce high-quality work by being fully engaged in #h learning. 19=#N has demonstrated a proficient ability when communicating #h mathematical thinking and explaining how #e solved a problem. 20=This semester, #e has shown more attentiveness during direct instruction and is learning to self-advocate regularly. #H overall ability as a problem solver will grow as #e becomes more independent as a learner. COMMENTS: Expressions and Equations 1=#N did very well in our Expressions and Equations Unit. #E did particularly well in #exp-skills. 2=#N also did very well in our Expressions and Equations Unit. One of #h strengths was #exp-skills. 3=In our Expressions and Equations Unit, #N showed strength in #exp-skills and is still working on #exp-skills. 4=#N is still developing #h skills from our Expressions and Equations Unit. A relative strength for #m is #Exp-Skills, while #e needs more practice with #exp-skills. 5=#N reassessed on our Expressions and Equations Unit and showed improvement in #exp-skills. COMMENTS: Intro 1=#N is a dedicated, motivated, and hardworking student. #E is focused and attentive in class and participates actively. 2=#N is a confident, conscientious and enthusiastic student. #E enjoys mathematical challenges and is always eager to extend #h learning. 3=#N is a confident, dedicated mathematics student who is enthusiastic about learning. #E enjoys challenges and is always eager to push #s to extend #h learning. 4=#N is a confident, dedicated mathematics student who is enthusiastic about learning. #E occasionally attempts challenges and is becoming more eager to push #s to extend #h learning. 5=#N is a dedicated mathematics student. #E is an engaged and active participant during class. 6=#N is an outstanding and conscientious student who is invested in #h learning and approaches challenges with motivation. #E is timely, organized and collaborates well with peers. 7=#N has shown improvement throughout this semester in #h class participation and now frequently volunteers to share #h thinking. 8=#N is a thoughtful and hardworking student who has made excellent progress developing #h mathematics skills this semester. 9=#N demonstrates an excellent understanding of the concepts taught this semester and is showing more motivation to challenge #s. #E is able to make connections among concepts, and habitually shares #h ideas. At times, #N is distracted in class and should listen more carefully to instructions. 10=#N has shown excellent progress throughout the semester. #E has a positive attitude and is invested in #h learning, consistently completing work with care. 11=#N has made excellent improvements in developing #h mathematical skills this semester. #E participates in class, self-advocates and completes homework and classwork in a timely manner. 12=When #N is on task and engaged in #h learning, #e is very capable of producing excellent work. #E has shown growth in this area and is more focused in class now than at the start of the year. 13=#N is a dedicated and hardworking student whose focus and participation in class bring #h success. #H number sense has improved this semester, as has #h ability to apply a variety of problem solving strategies. COMMENTS: Intro Sem 2 1=Throughout the semester, #N has put in a lot of hard work and continues to improve #h math skills. 2=#N has great participation and is always willing to share #h math thinking. 3=#N has strong mathematical skills that #e continues to build upon and use. 4=#N is working to strengthen #h foundational skills. #E benefits from extra practice and support. 5=When #N is on task, #e does very well. However, #e is often distracted and needs multiple reminders to begin a task. 6=#N is a strong, dedicated, and thoughtful student. #E has done very well in Mathematics this semester. 7=#N is willing to challenge #s and stretch #h math thinking. COMMENTS: Math Communication Developing 1=#E can express #h mathematical thinking when speaking and is developing the skills and vocabulary needed to communicate more effectively when writing. 2=#E is developing #h ability to communicate #h mathematical thinking and explain how #e solves problems with greater clarity. #N should continue to work toward more focus during independent work as this sometimes prevents #m from completing tasks in a timely manner. 3=#E is developing the skills needed to communicate #h mathematical thinking using words, numbers and models. To improve #h understanding and grasp new concepts with greater ease, #N should practice #h computation skills, ask questions and participate in class more often. 4=#N is gaining confidence in #h communication skills and should continue to challenge #s by using appropriate mathematical vocabulary when speaking and writing. 5=#H ability to communicate #h mathematical thinking has improved as #e has become more confident using appropriate vocabulary and visuals. #N's ability to make connections between the content and #h real-life experiences helps #m be successful in the classroom. 6=#N can orally communicate #h thinking proficiently and is developing #h writing skills. #E is encouraged to continue to practice #h basic computation skills, participate more readily in class and continue to be a self advocate. 7=#H ability to communicate #h mathematical thinking has improved over the semester, and #e is becoming more confident using appropriate mathematical vocabulary in #h writing. 8=#N is encouraged to come to tutorials to practice using correct vocabulary to communicate #h thinking. 9=#N is developing #h ability to use a variety of strategies when solving challenging problems and is becoming more confident with #h ability to communicate #h thinking. COMMENTS: Math Communication high 1=#H ability to communicate #h mathematical thinking in writing is exceptional and #e is becoming more confident when using the appropriate mathematical vocabulary in #h oral explanations. 2=#N demonstrates a high level of ability when communicating #h mathematical thinking both orally and in writing. 3=#E demonstrates a high level of ability when communicating #h mathematical thinking using the appropriate vocabulary in #h written and verbal responses. 4=#E demonstrates a high level of ability when communicating #h mathematical thinking, using a wide range of appropriate vocabulary. #E is prepared for class, takes great care with #h work and manages #h time well. COMMENTS: Math Communication med 1=#E can clearly communicate #h mathematical thinking by using appropriate vocabulary when writing and speaking. #E has shown substantial improvement in #h organization and continues to exhibit a high level of motivation. 2=#N has shown significant progress in #h ability to use mathematical vocabulary when communicating #h thinking both orally and in writing. #E has become increasingly more confident this semester and has become an active participant, regularly sharing #h problem solving strategies with the class. 3=#E can clearly communicate #h mathematical thinking by using appropriate vocabulary when writing and speaking. 4=#N continues to show growth in #h confidence using math vocabulary when explaining #h strategies. #E is able to clearly communicate #h mathematical thinking. COMMENTS: Number sense developing 1=#H knowledge and understanding of the concepts learned this semester is developing. 2=#E is developing #h knowledge and understanding of the concepts taught this semester. #E can practice #h computation skills to enhance the number sense and calculation fluency to facilitate the learning of new concepts. 3=#E is developing #h knowledge and understanding of the concepts taught this semester. #E can practice #h computation skills to enhance the number sense to assist in grasping new concepts. 4=#E is working towards meeting expectations in Mathematics. #E works conscientiously and is proactive in #h learning by asking questions if unsure of tasks set. COMMENTS: Number sense high 1=#E demonstrates excellent knowledge and understanding of the concepts taught this semester. #E has the number sense and foundation of computation skills necessary to grasp new concepts. 2=#E demonstrates excellent knowledge and understanding of the concepts taught this semester, aided by #h strong foundation of computation skills and number sense. 3=#E demonstrates exemplary knowledge and understanding of the concepts learned this semester. 4=#E is exceeding expectations in Mathematics. #E is confident, enthusiastic and works conscientiously to complete tasks set. #E thoroughly enjoys challenge exercises and is always eager to push #s and extend #h learning. 5=#E is exceeding expectations in Mathematics. #E is confident, enthusiastic and works conscientiously to complete tasks set. 6=#E is an outstanding student who has worked very hard throughout the semester. #E is diligent and takes pride in the work #e completes. COMMENTS: Number sense medium 1=#E demonstrates sound knowledge and understanding of the concepts taught this semester. #E has the number sense and foundation of computation skills necessary to grasp new concepts. 2=#E has made excellent progress developing #h mathematics skills this semester. 3=#E demonstrates proficient knowledge and understanding of the concepts taught this semester. 4=#E demonstrates proficient knowledge and understanding of the concepts learned this semester. 5=#E demonstrates a highly proficient understanding of the concepts taught this semester. 6=#E is a hard-working member of the class who has put in a steady performance by completing all assignments with care throughout the semester. 7=#E has shown good progress and is improving #h mathematical skills. #E has become more proactive this semester in seeking help when needed and should continue to do this to be successful in #h learning. 8=#E is meeting expectations in Mathematics. #E has a positive approach towards lessons and works conscientiously to complete tasks set. #N would benefit from being more proactive in mathematics by asking questions if unsure of concepts or tasks. 9=#E is meeting expectations in Mathematics. 10=#E has shown good progress in Mathematics and is developing #h skills. #E has a positive attitude and always works hard to complete tasks set. To continue to be successful in #h learning, #N needs to ask questions if #e is unsure of tasks. 11=#E is meeting expectations in Mathematics. #E has a positive attitude in class and works well to complete tasks set. To continue to be successful in #h learning, #N needs to be more proactive and ask questions to check #h understanding. COMMENTS: Performance task 1=#E did an excellent job on #h performance task this semester. #E worked with a group and created a #pt related to the division of fractions. 2=#E did a good job on #h performance task this semester. #E worked with a group and created a #pt related to the division of fractions. 3=#E did a satisfactory job on #h performance task this semester. #E worked with a group and created a #pt related to the division of fractions. 4=#E showed a developing understanding on #h performance task this semester. #E worked with a group and created a #pt related to the division of fractions. #E should continue to practice division with models. COMMENTS: Ratios 1=#E did very well in our Ratio and Proportions Unit. #E did particularly well in #ratio-skills. 2=In our Ratio and Proportions Unit, #e showed strength in #ratio-skills and is still working on #ratio-skills. 3=#E is still developing #h skills from our Ratio and Proportions Unit. A relative strength for #m is #Ratio-Skills, while #e needs more practice in #ratio-skills. 4=#E reassessed on our Ratio and Proportions Unit and showed improvement in #ratio-skills. COMMENTS: Statistics 1=#E did very well in our Statistics Unit. #N collected and analyzed data about #?. #E did particularly well in #stat-skills. 2=In our Statistics Unit, #e collected and analyzed data about #?. #N showed strength in #stat-skills and is still working on #stat-skills. 3=#E is still developing #h skills from our Statistics Unit. #N collected and analyzed data about #?. A relative strength for #m is #Stat-Skills, while #e continues to need more practice in #stat-skills. LIST: exp-skills 1=working with exponents 2=using variables to represent unknown quantities 3=identifying parts of an equation 4=evaluating expressions and using the order of operations 5=using the distributive property 6=solving equations using inverse operations 7=understanding why expressions are or are not equivalent 8=solving real-world problems using equations 9=writing and solving inequalities 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: improve 1=focus and participate more during the lessons. 2=work on note taking skills and organizing #h notebook. 3=put more time aside for homework. 4=try to push #s with the available challenge questions. 5=develop #h study habits and keep up to date with homework. 6=pay more attention to instructions. 7=attend tutorial to ask for help when #e is confused. 8=develop #h problem solving strategies for independent work. 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