/* 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: Maths, Enriched Maths, Adv. Placement Calculus AB/BC /* Author says: /* "I teach at an international school in Japan. We've /* developed our own curriculum but use texts from Australia /* and most resources from the UK. The Calculus courses are US /* Advanced Placement. /* /* There are comments for 10 report templates here, 5 classes, /* with S1 and S2 or Sem 1 and Sem 2 for each. /* /* I really like the lists feature so that I can individualize /* the same basic comment. I've been using School Report /* Writer [SchoolReportWriter.COM free app - ed.] for a number /* of years, so I have changed many things. Reports were /* getting too long since the software makes it so easy to do /* the individualization. Per instructions from /* Administrators, I've tried to shorten them while still /* giving some real information. I may make modifications /* again but the general idea could be helpful to anyone, I /* think. /* /* I've saved much time for myself and proofreaders. /* /* What works for you will depend upon the expectations at /* your school, your subject, and what you really want to /* communicate." COMMENTS: G11 AB1: Achievement 1=#N applies #s conscientiously to #h mathematical studies and has maintained a high level of achievement in Calculus. 2=#N applies #s conscientiously to #h mathematical studies and has maintained a pleasing level of achievement in Calculus. 3=#N has maintained a high level of achievement in Calculus. 4=#N has maintained a pleasing level of achievement in Calculus. 5=#N is making reasonable progress in a demanding course. COMMENTS: G11 AB2: Approach 1=#E is keen to acquire new knowledge. #H approach is thorough and perceptive and #e confidently applies #h knowledge to problem-solving. 2=#E is keen to acquire new knowledge and #h approach is thorough and perceptive. 3=#E is not intimidated by problems and is willing to try different approaches to solutions. 4=#E shows enthusiasm in class and asks questions when #e does not understand. 5=#E applies #s conscientiously to #h mathematical studies and tries hard to grasp new concepts. #E asks questions when #e does not understand. 6=#E tries hard to grasp new concepts and asks questions when #e does not understand. 7=#E has a positive attitude and is attentive in class. COMMENTS: G11 AB3: topics 1=#N has demonstrated a good grasp of #ABS1topics and #ABS1topics . #E would benefit from consolidating #h knowledge, particularly of #ABS1topics. COMMENTS: G11 AB4: AP questions 1=#E obtained excellent scores when working through past AP Calculus questions. 2=I would like to encourage #h to develop a more confident approach to #h mathematics since #e has obtained excellent scores when working through past AP Calculus questions. 3=If #e maintains #h current standards #e should obtain a passing grade on the AP Calculus examination, but I feel that #e is capable of better results with more consistent effort. 4=I would like to encourage #h to ask questions anytime #e does not understand. 5=I feel that #e is capable of gaining more knowledge and greater understanding of Calculus with more consistent effort. COMMENTS: G11 AB5: AP Exam 1=#N is currently on course for a top grade on the AP Calculus examination. 2=#N is currently on course for a good grade on the AP Calculus examination. 3=#N needs to consolidate the methods covered and #e must come and ask for help when #e is in doubt. 4=I would like to encourage #m to give #h best to the course and to aim toward a thorough knowledge of Calculus and a top grade on the AP Calculus examination. COMMENTS: G11 AB6: Progress 1=Keep up the good work! 2=#E should continue #h efforts for further progress. COMMENTS: G11.2 AB1 Achievement 1=#N has continued to do outstanding work in mathematics. 2=#N has continued to work well in mathematics. 3=#N has continued to work well in mathematics, raising #h already high level of achievement. 4=#N has improved #h efforts in mathematics during Semester 2, achieving pleasing results. 5=#N has continued to make reasonable progress in mathematics. COMMENTS: G11.2 AB2 AP Questions 1=#E obtained excellent scores when working through past AP Calculus questions, including those concerning #ABS2topics, #ABS2topics, and #ABS2topics. 2=#E obtained excellent scores when working through past AP Calculus questions, including those concerning #ABS2topics, #ABS2topics, and #ABS2topics, but would do well to review #ABS2topics. 3=#E obtained excellent scores when working through past AP Calculus questions, including those concerning #ABS2topics and #ABS2topics, but would do well to review #ABS2topics. 4=#E obtained excellent scores when working through past AP Calculus questions on #ABS2topics, but would do well to review #ABS2topics and #ABS2topics. 5=#E obtained excellent scores when quizzed on topics in isolation, but often struggled when trying to apply concepts to past AP Calculus questions, especially those including #ABS2topics, #ABS2topics and #ABS2topics. 6=#E obtained excellent scores when quizzed on the rules of derivatives and integrals, but found it more difficult to apply these concepts to past AP Calculus questions, especially those including #ABS2topics, #ABS2topics, and #ABS2topics. COMMENTS: G11.2 AB3 Mock Exam 1=#E earned a top grade on our Mock Exam. 2=#E earned a high mark on our Mock Exam. 3=#E earned a passing grade on our Mock Exam and continued to improve #h ability to apply #h knowledge. 4=#E earned a passing grade on our Mock Exam and continued to improve #h ability to apply #h knowledge, taking full advantage of all help offered. 5=#E earned a passing grade on our Mock Exam. 6=#E worked well after our Mock Exam, increasing #h knowledge and taking full advantage of all help offered. 7=#E worked well after our Mock Exam, increasing #h knowledge. 8=Next year, #e would do well to take advantage of the extra review opportunities available to #m. COMMENTS: G11.2 AB4 AP Exam 1=I hope that #N's score on the Advanced Placement Calculus Exam will fully reflect #h best understanding, but regardless of that yet-unknown mark, the logical, critical thinking skills that #e has been developing will serve #m well in whatever field of study #e pursues. COMMENTS: G11.2 AB5 Progress 1=A good year's work! Keep it up next year! 2=A good year's work! Best wishes for the future! 3=Best wishes for the future! COMMENTS: G12 BC1: Work 1=#N has maintained a high level of achievement in Calculus. 2=#N has continued to work well in Calculus. 3=#N has maintained satisfactory progress in Calculus. COMMENTS: G12 BC2: Attitude 1=#E is lively and interested in class and is keen to acquire new knowledge. 2=#E is a keen and interested student. 3=#E is attentive in class and is keen to acquire new knowledge. 4=#E is keen to acquire new knowledge. 5=#E is attentive in class and tries hard to grasp new concepts. 6=#E tries hard to extend #h knowledge. 7=but I feel that #e is capable of better results with more consistent effort. COMMENTS: G12 BC3: Participation 1=#E asks perceptive questions which reflect #h sophisticated understanding of the subject and can apply mathematical ideas with imagination and ingenuity. 2=#H participation in class shows insight into the variety of techniques available. 3=#E answers questions willingly when #e is asked. 4=and asks questions when #e does not understand. 5=#E should try to be less easily distracted when working in class. COMMENTS: G12 BC4: Ongoing 1=#N is currently on course for a top AP Exam mark. 2=#N is currently on course for a strong AP Exam mark. 3=#N needs to consolidate the methods covered and strive for greater consistency in #h work. 4=#N must ensure that all #h work is complete if #e is to improve. COMMENTS: G12 BC5: Gen comment 1=#E is a pleasure to have in class. 2=#E should always strive to do #h best. 3=#E should speak up more in class. 4=#E should try to approach #h work with greater energy. 5=#E needs to complete #h assignments more conscientiously. 6=#E must ask for help when #e is in doubt. 7=#E needs to work more independently. 8=#E needs to work more independently and must ask me for help when #e is in doubt. COMMENTS: G12.2 BC1: Progress 1=#N has continued to do excellent work in our new topics, including #BCS2topics, #BCS2topics, #BCS2topics, and #BCS2topics. 2=#N has continued to do well in our new topics, including #BCS2topics, #BCS2topics, #BCS2topics, and #BCS2topics. 3=#N has continued to do well in our new topics, including #BCS2topics, #BCS2topics, and #BCS2topics. 4=#N has continued to do well in our new topics, including #BCS2topics and #BCS2topics. 5=#N has worked conscientiously on our new topics of #BCS2topics, #BCS2topics, #BCS2topics, and #BCS2topics. 6=#N has worked conscientiously on our new topics of #BCS2topics and #BCS2topics. COMMENTS: G12.2 BC2: Attitude 1=#E shows clarity of thinking in #m approach to problem solving, seeks a thorough understanding of all topics, and asks excellent questions. 2=#E shows clarity of thinking in #m approach to problem solving. 3=#E seeks and gains a thorough understanding of all topics and asks excellent questions. 4=#E seeks a thorough understanding of all topics and asks excellent questions. 5=#E seeks a thorough understanding of all topics. 6=#E seeks understanding of new topics. COMMENTS: G12.2 BC2: Struggle 1=#N found it more difficult to understand #BCS2topics. 2=#N found #BCS2topics to be more difficult and asked for help to better understand this topic. 3=#N found it more difficult to understand #BCS2topics and asked for more practice questions on this topic. 4=#N found it more difficult to understand #BCS2topics and #BCS2topics and asked for more practice questions on these topics. 5=#N found #BCS2topics and #BCS2topics to be more difficult and asked for help to better understand these topics. COMMENTS: G12.2 BC3: Mock Exam 1=#N earned a top score of 5 on our Mock AP Exam and an A or A+ on every test in Semester 2. 2=#N earned a top score of 5 on our Mock AP Exam. 3=#N earned an excellent score of 4 on our Mock AP Exam. 4=#N earned a score of 4 on our Mock AP Exam, showing once again that #e is capable of excellent results. 5=#N earned a passing score of 3 on our Mock AP Exam. 6=#N earned a score of 2 on our Mock AP Exam. 7=#N earned a score of 1 on our Mock AP Exam. 8=#N earned a score of 2 on our Mock AP Exam and worked hard to clarify any problem areas. 9=Although #N only earned a score of 1 on our Mock AP Exam, #e worked hard to clarify any problem areas. 10=and A's on all but one test in Semester 2. 11=#H other test grades were A's and B's. COMMENTS: G12.2 BC4: Ongoing 1=#E should be confident in #h knowledge and abilities in mathematics as #e enters university. 2=#E should be confident in #h knowledge and abilities in mathematics as #e enters university as #e is very successful when #e gives #h best effort. COMMENTS: G12.2 BC5: Gen comment 1=It has been a pleasure to teach #N for these two years. 2=It has been a pleasure to have #N in class and I wish #m well in all #h future endeavors. 3=I wish #N well in #m future studies. COMMENTS: G7 10: Gen com 2 1=Keep up the good work! 2=#E should continue #h efforts for further progress. 3=#E needs to consolidate the methods covered. 4=#E should always strive to do #h best. 5=#E has found the work in this top set to be very demanding. 6=Although #h attitude and classwork are satisfactory, #h test results are often disappointing. 7=#E should speak up more in class. 8=#E should adopt a more committed approach. 9=#E should strive for greater consistency in #h work. 10=#E should try to approach #h work with greater energy. 11=#H work would benefit from a more consistent approach. 12=#E must come and ask for help when #e is in doubt. 13=#E needs to work more independently. 14=#E needs to listen carefully to instructions. 15=#E needs to complete #h assignments more conscientiously. 16=#E must ensure that all #h work is complete if #e is to improve. 17=#H failure to complete homework has caused #h grade to drop drastically. COMMENTS: G7 1: Gen coms 1=#N is making steady progress in mathematics. 2=#N is making reasonable progress in a demanding course. 3=#N is making pleasing progress in mathematics. 4=#N has reached a high level of achievement in mathematics. 5=#N has reached a pleasing level of achievement in mathematics. 6=#N has reached a satisfactory level of achievement in mathematics. 7=#N has a good grasp of basic mathematical concepts. 8=#N is working to the best of #h ability in mathematics. 9=#N tries hard in this subject and I am pleased with #h progress 10=#N has worked steadily in a subject #e finds conceptually difficult. 11=#N does not find math easy, but I am pleased with #h effort and progress. COMMENTS: G7 2: Pri fact mult 1=When reviewing Grade 6 topics at the beginning of the semester, #e could write numbers as the product of prime factors, apply rules for the order of operations in a calculation, and 2=When reviewing Grade 6 topics at the beginning of the semester, #e could identify the highest common factor and lowest common multiple of groups of numbers, apply rules for the order of operations in a calculation, and 3=When reviewing Grade 6 topics at the beginning of the semester, #e could identify the highest common factor and lowest common multiple of groups of numbers and 4=When reviewing Grade 6 topics at the beginning of the semester, #e could identify the factors and multiples of numbers and determine which of those numbers were prime and 5=When reviewing Grade 6 topics at the beginning of the semester, #e could identify the factors and multiples of numbers and COMMENTS: G7 3: Fractions 1=could add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions. 2=could add and subtract fractions. 3=could add and subtract fractions with the same denominators. 4=could multiply and divide fractions. 5=could convert between equivalent fractions. COMMENTS: G7 4: Could benefit 1=#E could benefit from reviewing the order of operations. 2=#E could benefit from reviewing highest common factors. 3=#E could benefit from reviewing addition and subtraction of fractions with different denominators. 4=#E could benefit from reviewing addition and subtraction of mixed numbers. 5=#E could benefit from reviewing negative numbers. 6=#E could benefit from reviewing negative numbers and highest common factors. 7=#E could benefit from reviewing fractions as it is always a good idea to recall the various methods needed. COMMENTS: G7 5: Pythag Theor 1=In the topics which are new this year, #N could apply Pythagoras' Theorem to find missing lengths in real life problems 2=In the topics which are new this year, #N could apply Pythagoras' Theorem to find missing lengths in given triangles 3=In the topics which are new this year, #N could use Pythagoras' Theorem to find the hypotenuse in right angled triangles COMMENTS: G7 6: Percentages 1=and could work well with percentages. 2=and could increase and decrease values by a percentage. 3=and could calculate a percentage of an amount. 4=and could convert between fractions, decimals and percentages. COMMENTS: G7 7: Algebra 1=While learning about elementary algebra, #e could factor and expand expressions. 2=While learning about elementary algebra, #e could expand expressions and collect like terms. 3=While learning about elementary algebra, #e could simplify expressions by collecting like terms. 4=While learning about elementary algebra, #e could simplify expressions by adding like terms. COMMENTS: G7 8: Equations 1=solve multi-step equations, and write equations from situations described in words. 2=solve two-step equations, and write equations from situations described in words. 3=solve one-step equations, and write equations from situations described in words. 4=and solve multi-step equations. 5=and solve two-step equations. 6=and solve one-step equations. COMMENTS: G7 9: Needs 1=#N would do well to practice problems involving Pythagoras' Theorem, asking me for help whenever #e needs it. 2=#N would do well to practice problems involving Pythagoras' Theorem, asking me for help whenever #e needs it. 3=#N would do well to practice working with percentages, asking me for help whenever #e needs it. 4=#N would do well to practice problems involving Pythagoras' Theorem and percentages, asking me for help whenever #e needs it. 5=#N would do well to practice problems involving Pythagoras' Theorem and factoring expressions, asking me for help whenever #e needs it. 6=#N would do well to practice working with percentages and factoring expressions, asking me for help whenever #e needs it. 7=#N would do well to practice problems involving Pythagoras' Theorem, percentages and factoring expressions, asking me for help whenever #e needs it. 8=#N would do well to practice factoring expressions, asking me for help whenever #e needs it. 9=#N would do well to practice simplifying expressions, asking me for help whenever #e needs it. COMMENTS: G7.2 1: Gen com 1 1=#N has done excellent work in mathematics in Semester 2. 2=#N has continued to progress well in mathematics. 3=#N has continued to make reasonable progress in Semester 2. 4=#N has reached a high level of achievement in mathematics. 5=#N has reached a pleasing level of achievement in mathematics. 6=#N has reached a satisfactory level of achievement in mathematics. 7=#N has worked to the best of #h ability in mathematics. 8=#N has tried hard in mathematics and I am pleased with #h progress. 9=#N has worked steadily in a subject #e finds conceptually difficult. COMMENTS: G7.2 2: good topics 1=#E did well in all topics, and especially so in #G7Sem2, #G7Sem2, #G7Sem2, and #G7Sem2. 2=#E did well in all topics, and especially so in #G7Sem2, #G7Sem2, and #G7Sem2. 3=#E did well in all topics, and especially so in #G7Sem2 and #G7Sem2. 4=#E did well in all topics, and especially so in #G7Sem2. 5=#E did well in most topics, and especially so in #G7Sem2 and #G7Sem2. 6=#E did well in #G7Sem2, #G7Sem2, and #G7Sem2. 7=#E did well in #G7Sem2 and #G7Sem2. COMMENTS: G7.2 3: Needs 1=It would be good for #h to review #G7Sem2-needs, #G7Sem2-needs, #G7Sem2-needs, and #G7Sem2-needs. 2=It would be good for #h to review #G7Sem2-needs, #G7Sem2-needs, and #G7Sem2-needs. 3=It would be good for #h to review #G7Sem2-needs and #G7Sem2-needs. 4=It would be good for #h to review #G7Sem2-needs. 5=It would be good for #h to practice #G7Sem2-needs, #G7Sem2-needs, and #G7Sem2-needs. 6=#N's mathematics will improve as #h English further develops. COMMENTS: G7.2 4: Exam 1=#N studied well, earning an excellent exam grade. 2=#N studied well and earned a pleasing exam grade. 3=Although #N studied well, #h exam grade was a bit disappointing. 4=Although #N studied well, #h exam grade was a bit disappointing. #E would benefit from practicing a variety of questions in order to consolidate the methods covered this year. 5=Although #N studied well, #h exam grade was a bit disappointing, as it can be difficult to remember all the topics at the same time. #E would benefit from practicing a variety of questions in order to consolidate the methods covered this year. 6=Although #h exam results were acceptable, I believe #N could have done better with a more committed approach. COMMENTS: G7.2 5: Gen com 2 1=A good year's work, keep it up next year! 2=#E has worked to the best of #h ability this year and is to be encouraged to continue this effort next year. 3=#N has usually worked well this year. To achieve #h full potential, #e would benefit from greater organization and consistency. 4=For greater success next year, #e should always come to class prepared and apply #s diligently to #h mathematical studies. 5=#E should try to work to #h full potential in #h future studies. 6=#E should adopt a more committed approach to #h future studies. 7=In the future, as many new opportunities for #h arise, #e will benefit from developing strategies for balancing these enriching activities with #h academic studies. COMMENTS: G8.1 1: Gen coms 1=#N is making steady progress in mathematics. 2=#N is making reasonable progress in a demanding course. 3=#N is making pleasing progress in mathematics. 4=#N has reached a high level of achievement in mathematics. 5=#N has reached a pleasing level of achievement in mathematics. 6=#N has reached a satisfactory level of achievement in mathematics. 7=#N has a good grasp of basic mathematical concepts. 8=#N is working to the best of #h ability in mathematics. 9=#N tries hard in this subject and I am pleased with #h progress 10=#N has worked steadily in a subject #e finds conceptually difficult. 11=#N does not find mathematics easy, but I am pleased with #h effort and progress. 12=#N is making reasonable progress in mathematics, but I believe #e could be performing at a much higher level. 13=#N is making reasonable progress in mathematics, but I believe #e could be performing at a higher level. COMMENTS: G8.1 2: Pythag Theor 1=#E could apply Pythagoras' Theorem to find missing lengths in real life problems. 2=#E could apply Pythagoras' Theorem to find missing lengths in given triangles. 3=#E could use Pythagoras' Theorem to find the hypotenuse in right angled triangles. 4=#E could apply Pythagoras' Theorem to find missing lengths in real life problems, but sometimes did not square #h numbers. COMMENTS: G8.1 3 Sets&Prob&Venn 1=#E could use sets and understand set notation, determine various probabilities, and draw and use tree and Venn diagrams. 2=#E could use sets and understand set notation, determine various probabilities, and draw and use tree and Venn diagrams, but should review the symbols used for intersection and union. 3=#E could use sets and Venn diagrams, determine various probabilities, and draw tree diagrams, but should review the interpretation of tree diagrams. 4=#E could use sets and understand set notation, determine various probabilities, and draw and use tree and Venn diagrams, but should review the definitions of theoretical and experimental probability. 5=#E could use sets and understand set notation, determine various probabilities, and draw and use a tree diagram, but should review Venn diagrams. 6=#E could use sets and understand set notation, determine various probabilities, and draw and use Venn diagrams, but should review tree diagrams. 7=#E could use sets and understand set notation, and draw and use Venn diagrams, but should review the methods of calculating theoretical probabilities. COMMENTS: G8.1 4: Algebra Skills 1=#E could simplify algebraic expressions, expand or factor expressions, and solve quadratic equations with a leading coefficient of 1. 2=#E could simplify algebraic expressions, expand or factor expressions, and solve quadratic equations, but needs to be more attentive to minus signs. 3=#E could expand, simplify, and factor algebraic expressions, but sometimes forgot to use the correct order of operations. 4=#E could expand and simplify algebraic expressions, but found factoring to be more challenging. COMMENTS: G8.1 5 Measurement 1=#E could correctly calculate the perimeter and area of various shapes, and could also find the volume of prisms and cylinders and the surface area of a prism. 2=#E could correctly calculate the perimeter and area of various shapes, but should review the volume and surface area of prisms and cylinders. 3=#E could correctly calculate the perimeter and area of simple shapes, but should review the methods for composite shapes as well as for volume and surface area. 4=#E could correctly calculate the perimeter and area of various shapes, as well as the volume and surface area of prisms, but should review finding the volume of a cylinder. 5=#E could correctly calculate the perimeter and area of simple shapes, as well as the volume of prisms and cylinders, but should review the methods for composite shapes. 6=To be prepared for Grade 9, #e needs to memorize and practice the formulas for calculating areas, volumes, and surface areas. COMMENTS: G8.1 6: Exponents 1=#E could work successfully with scientific notation, simplify expressions, giving answers with positive exponents, and answer questions about exponential growth. 2=#E could work successfully with scientific notation and simplify expressions, giving answers with positive exponents. 3=#E could work successfully with scientific notation, simplify expressions having variables with positive exponents and answer questions about exponential growth. 4=#E could work successfully with scientific notation, simplify expressions using variables with positive exponents, but should practice problems with zero and negative exponents. 5=#E could simplify expressions using variables with positive exponents. 6=#E could answer questions about exponential growth, but needs to practice simplifying expressions, giving answers with positive exponents. 7=#E improved significantly in #h understanding of scientific notation and other work with positive and negative exponents. COMMENTS: G8.1 7: Needs to ... 1=#E would do well to practice solving multi-step equations. 2=#E would do well to practice simplifying expressions with negative numbers or negative exponents. 3=#E would do well to review intercepts and practice solving equations by graphing. 4=#E would do well to review intercepts, review and practice how to write the equation of a line, and practice solving equations by graphing. 5=#E would do well to review and practice how to write the equation of a line. 6=#E would do well to practice solving equations by the elimination method. 7=#E would do well to practice solving equations by the substitution method. 8=#E would do well to practice solving equations by graphing. 9=#E would do well to practice setting up an equation from a description and solving it. 10=#E would do well to practice both solving multi-step equations and using the elimination method. 11=#E would do well to practice solving multi-step equations and to review x- and y-intercepts. 12=#E would do well to practice both solving multi-step equations and writing the equation of a line. COMMENTS: G8.1 8: Keep up the good work 1=#N should continue to enjoy mathematics in Semester 2. 2=#N should continue to give #h best effort in Semester 2. 3=#N should continue to give #h best effort in Semester 2, asking for help whenever #e does not understand. 4=#N should give #h best effort in Semester 2, asking for help whenever #e does not understand. 5=#N should take more care with #h work, asking for help whenever #e does not understand. 6=#N should do #h homework conscientiously, asking for help whenever #e does not understand. 7=#N should slow down and do #h work carefully, instead of trying to see how fast #e can complete it. COMMENTS: G8.2 1 Gen com 1 1=#N has done excellent work in mathematics in Semester 2. 2=#N has continued to make reasonable progress in Semester 2. 3=#N is making pleasing progress in mathematics. 4=#N has reached a high level of achievement in mathematics. 5=#N has reached a pleasing level of achievement in mathematics. 6=#N has reached a satisfactory level of achievement in mathematics. 7=#N is working to the best of #h ability in mathematics. 8=#N tries hard in this subject and I am pleased with #h progress. 9=#N has worked steadily in a subject #e finds conceptually difficult. COMMENTS: G8.2 2: good topics 1=#E did well in all topics, and especially well in #G8-Sem2topics, #G8-Sem2topics, #G8-Sem2topics, and #G8-Sem2topics. 2=#E did well in all topics, and especially well in #G8-Sem2topics, #G8-Sem2topics, and #G8-Sem2topics. 3=#E did well in all topics, and especially well in #G8-Sem2topics and #G8-Sem2topics. 4=#E did well in all topics, and especially well in #G8-Sem2topics. 5=#E did well in nearly all topics, and especially well in #G8-Sem2topics, #G8-Sem2topics, and #G8-Sem2topics. 6=#E did well in nearly all topics, and especially well in #G8-Sem2topics and #G8-Sem2topics. 7=#E did well in nearly all topics, and especially well in #G8-Sem2topics. 8=#E did consistently well in throughout the semester. 9=#E performance was consistent throughout the semester, showing #h best understanding in #G8-Sem2topics. COMMENTS: G8.2 3 needs to work on 1=#E would benefit from practicing #G8-Sem2-needs, #G8-Sem2-needs, #G8-Sem2-needs, and #G8-Sem2-needs. 2=#E would benefit from practicing #G8-Sem2-needs, #G8-Sem2-needs, and #G8-Sem2-needs. 3=#E would benefit from practicing #G8-Sem2-needs and #G8-Sem2-needs, as these are topics that always need more practice. 4=#E would benefit from practicing #G8-Sem2-needs. COMMENTS: G8.2 4 ask for help 1=It is very beneficial that #e is willing to ask for more explanation anytime #e does not fully understand. 2=#E should always be willing to ask for more explanation anytime #e does not fully understand. 3=It would be beneficial if #e would ask for more explanation anytime #e does not fully understand. 4=It would be beneficial if #e could feel more free to ask for explanations anytime #e does not understand. COMMENTS: G8.2 5 Exam 1=#N studied well, earning an excellent exam grade. 2=#N studied well and earned a pleasing exam grade. 3=Although #N studied well, #h exam grade was a bit disappointing. 4=Although #h exam results were acceptable, I believe #N could have done better with a more committed approach. 5=Although #h exam results were acceptable, I believe #N could have done better with a more consistent approach. 6=#N did not appear to take exam study very seriously and the grade #e earned reflects this. 7=Because #N studied to the best of #h ability, I think #e must be a bit disappointed with #h exam grade. 8=Because #N studied to the best of #h ability, #e must have been disappointed with #h exam grade. COMMENTS: G8.2 6 Gen com 2 1=A good year's work! Keep it up next year. 2=#E has worked to the best of #h ability this year and is to be encouraged to continue this effort next year. 3=For greater success next year, #e should always come to class prepared and apply #s diligently to #h mathematical studies. 4=#E should try to work to #h full potential in #h future studies. 5=#E should always try to work to #h full potential in mathematics. 6=#E should adopt a more committed approach to #h future studies. 7=For greater success next year, #e should try to develop strategies that enable #m to draw #h attention back when #h mind wanders. 8=I recommend that #e use IXL on the internet this summer to review exponents, slope, simultaneous linear equations, ratios, Venn diagrams, and surface area. 9=Based on #h Exam performance, in order for #N to be better prepared for Grade 9 Mathematics, I recommend that #e use IXL on the internet or other resources this summer to review exponents, percentages, ratios, slope, and line sketching. COMMENTS: G9Enr 1 Ability/Effort 1=#N has given #h best effort in #h Mathematics course this semester. 2=#N has sometimes given #h best effort in #h Mathematics course this semester. 3=#N needs to be more consistent in #h efforts Mathematics. 4=#N needs to give more effort to #h Mathematics course. COMMENTS: G9Enr 10 comment 1=#N should continue #h excellent efforts in Semester 2. 2=#N should continue #h efforts for ongoing success in Semester 2. 3=#N should continue to ask as many questions as #e needs to in order to develop #h understanding further. 4=#N should ask more questions in Semester 2 to clarify anything #e does not understand. 5=#N should ask questions in class and/or come to see me outside of class time so that we can work on concepts so that #e can experience greater success. 6=I appreciate #h willingness to ask questions and to help others, and #h participation in all aspects of the class. #N should continue #h excellent efforts in Semester 2. 7=I appreciate #h willingness to ask questions and #h participation in all aspects of the class. #N should continue #h excellent efforts in Semester 2. 8=I appreciate #h willingness to help others and #h participation in all aspects of the class. #N should continue #h excellent efforts in Semester 2. 9=I appreciate #h participation in all aspects of the class. #N should continue #h excellent efforts in Semester 2. 10=I appreciate #h willingness to ask questions in class. #N should continue #h excellent efforts in Semester 2. 11=While being sure to pay close attention to details, #N should continue #h excellent efforts in Semester 2. 12=While being sure to pay close attention to details, #N should continue #h efforts for ongoing success in Semester 2. 13=I appreciate #h willingness to ask questions. #N should continue #h efforts for ongoing success in Semester 2. COMMENTS: G9Enr 2 result 1=I am very pleased with #h work. 2=I am pleased that #e is gaining more confidence to ask questions in class. 3=#E asks good questions in class, but does not always come to class prepared. 4=#E does not always come to class prepared. 5=#E sometimes asks questions, but needs to ask more frequently whenever an explanation, example, or concept is not clear to #m. 6=#E seems to get distracted easily. 7=#E seems to get distracted easily and responds by distracting others. COMMENTS: G9Enr 3 Sets 1=Specifically, #N developed an excellent understanding of synthetic binary operations and set theory, 2=Specifically, #N developed an excellent understanding of set notation and Venn diagrams, 3=Specifically, #N developed an excellent understanding of set notation and synthetic binary operations, 4=Specifically, #N developed an excellent understanding of Venn diagrams and synthetic binary operations, 5=Specifically, #N began the year slowly, gaining some knowledge of sets and synthetic binary operations, COMMENTS: G9Enr 4 Probability 1=and probability. 2=but found the concepts of probability to be more difficult. 3=but gained an excellent understanding of basic probability. COMMENTS: G9Enr 5 Algebra skills 1=#E is able to simplify all types of algebraic expressions well 2=#E is able to simplify algebraic expressions COMMENTS: G9Enr 6 quadratic eqns 1=and to solve quadratic equations using factoring, completing the square, and the quadratic formula. 2=and to solve quadratic equations using factoring and the quadratic formula. 3=and to solve quadratic equations using factoring and completing the square. 4=and to solve quadratic equations using factoring. 5=and to solve quadratic equations using the quadratic formula. COMMENTS: G9Enr 7 Angles 1=#E has a solid understanding of angle relationships and can write geometric proofs. 2=#E has a solid understanding of angle relationships and should strengthen #h instincts by reviewing the reasons for those relationships. 3=#E has a solid understanding of angle relationships, but should strengthen #h knowledge of angles on parallel lines. COMMENTS: G9Enr 8 Exponents & Surds 1=#N can simplify expressions with positive, negative, and zero powers, and those containing square roots. 2=#N can simplify expressions with positive, negative, and zero powers, and those containing square roots, but should be careful to simplify completely. 3=#N can simplify expressions with positive, negative, and zero powers, and those containing square roots, but should practice rationalizing the denominator. 4=#N can simplify expressions with positive, negative, and zero powers, and needs to practice working with square roots. COMMENTS: G9Enr 9 Rates, proportions, etc 1=#E can work with all types of problems using proportional relationships. 2=#E can work with most types of problems using proportional relationships, but could benefit from reviewing inverse variation. 3=#E can work with most types of problems using proportional relationships, but could benefit from reviewing direct and inverse variation. 4=#E can work with most types of problems using proportional relationships, but could benefit from reviewing problems involving rates. COMMENTS: G9Enr.2 1 Gen comment 1 1=#N has continued to do excellent work in Mathematics this semester. 2=#N has continued to give #h best effort in #h Mathematics course this semester, and I am pleased with #h work. 3=#N has continued to give #h best effort in #h Mathematics course this semester. 4=#N has appeared to increase #h effort in Mathematics this semester, and I am pleased with #h work. 5=#N has worked steadily in #h Mathematics course this semester. COMMENTS: G9Enr.2 2 Successful Topics 1=#E performed well in all topics, with exceptional work in #G9-S2-topics, #G9-S2-topics, #G9-S2-topics, and #G9-S2-topics. 2=#E performed well in all topics, with exceptional work in #G9-S2-topics, #G9-S2-topics, and #G9-S2-topics. 3=#E performed well in all topics, with exceptional work in #G9-S2-topics and #G9-S2-topics. 4=#E performed well in all topics, including #G9-S2-topics, #G9-S2-topics, #G9-S2-topics, and #G9-S2-topics. 5=#E performed well in all topics, including #G9-S2-topics, #G9-S2-topics, and #G9-S2-topics. 6=#E performed well in all topics, including #G9-S2-topics and #G9-S2-topics. 7=#E performed well in nearly all topics, with exceptional work in #G9-S2-topics and #G9-S2-topics. 8=#E performed well in nearly all topics, including #G9-S2-topics, #G9-S2-topics, and #G9-S2-topics. 9=#E performed well in nearly all topics, including #G9-S2-topics and #G9-S2-topics. COMMENTS: G9Enr.2 3 Need work Topics 1=#E would benefit from a further review of #G9-S2-topics and #G9-S2-topics, especially 2=#E would benefit from a further review of #G9-S2-topics and #G9-S2-topics, focussing on 3=#E would benefit from a further review of #G9-S2-topics, #G9-S2-topics and #G9-S2-topics, as many of the concepts were new this year. 4=#E would benefit from a further review of #G9-S2-topics and #G9-S2-topics, as many of the concepts were new this year. 5=#E would benefit from a further review of #G9-S2-topics, as many of the concepts were new this year. COMMENTS: G9Enr.2 4 review test 1=While preparing for the Exam, #N took a review test on #G9-S2-topics, showing marked improvement in #h understanding. 2=While preparing for the Exam, #N took a review test on #G9-S2-topics, showing improvement in #h understanding. 3=With this in mind, while preparing for the Exam, #N took a review test on #G9-S2-topics, showing marked improvement in #h understanding. 4=With this in mind, while preparing for the Exam, #N took a review test on #G9-S2-topics, showing improvement in #h understanding. 5=With this in mind, while preparing for the Exam, #N did take a review test on #G9-S2-topics, and showed marked improvement in #h understanding. COMMENTS: G9Enr.2 5 Exam 1=#N studied well, earning an excellent exam grade. 2=#N studied well and earned a pleasing exam grade. 3=Although #N studied well, #h exam grade was a bit disappointing. 4=Although #h exam results were acceptable, I believe #N could have done better with a more committed approach. 5=Although #h exam results were acceptable, I believe #N could have done better with a more consistent approach. 6=#N did not appear to take exam study very seriously and the grade #e earned reflects this. 7=Because #N studied to the best of #h ability, I think #e must be a bit disappointed with #h exam grade. 8=Because #N studied to the best of #h ability, #e must have been disappointed with #h exam grade. COMMENTS: G9Enr.2 6 final comment 1=#H good year's work has laid a solid foundation for #h higher mathematical studies. 2=#E should continue to give #h best effort next year for on-going success. 3=#E should continue to give #h best effort next year for on-going progress. 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