/* 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) and Science COMMENTS: 4-hw suggest 1=#N is encouraged to check #h google classroom 'to-do list' on a daily basis. 2=#N is encouraged to check for accuracy and reasonableness in #h final claim / solution. 3=#N is encouraged to come to WIN time on a regular basis and to follow up on feedback if unsure of its meaning. 4=-------------------------------------- 5=#N is encouraged to read feedback to help refine skills and understanding. 6=#E needs to learn to practice re-reading questions to ensure a thorough and complete answer. 7=#N is encouraged to slow down, take time to fully understand the question before launching into a response. 8=One suggestion for #N is to re-read the question and ensure the clearly stated claim answers the question posed. 9=#N is encouraged to read feedback. COMMENTS: abilities 1=#E has great critical thinking abilities. 2=#E as good critical thinking skills and has mastered some difficult problems. 3=#E has a natural ability in science and has strong critical thinking skills. 4=#E readily grasps new concepts and ideas. 5=#E has the ability to think through problems logically. 6=#H determination to understand things and #e never gives up until #e fully grasps it should be commended. 7=#H willingness to ask questions when #e does not understand something should be commended. 8=#E has strong critical thinking and problem solving skills. COMMENTS: Attitude and Effort 1=#H attitude towards learning is exceptional. #E is always on task and uses class time to enhance #h own learning. 2=#E has shown a positive attitude towards #h learning but loses focus at times. #E does not always use work-time effectively. 3=#H attitude towards #h learning has varied over the trimester. At times #e is focused and uses class time effectively and at other times #e is off task. 4=#E has not shown a positive attitude towards #h learning this term. #E is rarely on task and does not make an attempt to engage with activities. COMMENTS: behavior 1=Sometimes #e can be disruptive during class. 2=#E is very social and needs constant reminders to stay on task. 3=Sometimes #e can be disruptive during class. This behavior has impeded #h learning and in turn has affected #h grade. 4=#E is often distracted in class and misses important information or instructions. 5=#H behavior in class has been highly disruptive, with irrelevant or inappropriate comments/chats. 6=Sometimes #e can be disruptive during class. While the disruption has not affected #h grade, it distracts the rest of the class. COMMENTS: behavior neg 1=Sometimes #e can be disruptive during class. 2=#E is very social and needs constant reminders to stay on task. 3=Sometimes #e can be disruptive during class. This behavior has impeded #h learning and in turn has affected #h grade. 4=#E is often distracted in class and misses important information or instructions. 5=#H behavior in class has been highly disruptive, with irrelevant or inappropriate comments/chats. 6=Sometimes #e can be disruptive during class. While the disruption has not affected #h grade, it distracts the rest of the class. 7=Found it difficult to engage in Continuous Learning. 8=#N found it hard to stay focused during Continuous Learning. 9=#N clearly had trouble engaging in the online format. 10=#N found it difficult not to be distracted by other options during Continuous Learning. 11=#N was often distracted during Continuous Learning. 12=As the trimester progressed, #N found staying engaged with the Continuous Learning format increasingly difficult. COMMENTS: Collaborates constructively 1=#N collaborated constructively by #collabcon and #collabcon. 2=#N collaborated constructively by #collabcon but could work on #collabimprov. COMMENTS: Good Piece of Work 1=#E has worked very well all trimester, but I was especially impressed with the quality of #h #Work. 2=#H work this trimester, has been exceptional, but I was especially impressed with the quality of #h #Work. 3=Although #e has had varied success with the work done this trimester, I was impressed with the quality of #h #Work. 4=Although #e has had limited success on assessments this trimester, #h progressed well developing #Work. COMMENTS: Intro sentences -attitude 1=#N is an outstanding student who has worked very hard throughout the #Time-period. 2=#N showed up for Continuous Learning classes with an #attitude. 3=Continuous Learning has not been easy but after a difficult start #N has adjusted well. 4=#N is a friendly and hard-working member of the class and has made a serious effort to stay positive and follow through with assignments throughout the #Time-period. 5=There have been a few issues with #h staying engaged with the class, missing instructions and having difficulty completing assignments. 6=#N seems to enjoy the online learning format and has maintained a positive attitude and progressed steadily in the class. 7=Continuous Learning has not been easy. #N found it difficult to fully engage, despite that #e was still able to make some progress in the class. 8=#N is a friendly and kind member of the class. COMMENTS: Learns Enthusiastically 1=#N came to Continuous Learning classes with a #attinclass and #did throughout the #Time-period. 2=#N showed up for Continuous Learning classes with an #attitude. 3=Continuous Learning has not been easy but after a difficult start #N has adjusted well. 4=#N is a friendly and hard-working member of the class and has made a serious effort to stay positive and follow through with assignments. 5=#N is an outstanding student who has worked very hard throughout the #Time-period. 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: Learns Enthusiastically - sentences 1=#N learns enthusiastically by #learnsenth and #learnsenth. 2=#N learns enthusiastically by #learnsenth but could focus on #learnsenth next trimester. COMMENTS: math -comm&reason T2 1=#N #isable to make an accurate and complete claim. 2=#N #isable to provide appropriate and sufficient evidence through data and models. 3=#N #isable to communicate #h reasoning of how #e solved a problem #clearly. 4=#N #uses appropriate mathematical vocabulary. COMMENTS: math -K&S T2 1=#N has a #good understanding of ratios and rates. 2=#E #could find unit rates easily. 3=#N could #adverb conceptualize positive and negative numbers in real-world situations. 4=#N #could use the concept of absolute value to find distances on the coordinate plane. 5=#N #could the area model to visualize the distributive property. COMMENTS: math -Probsolving T2 1=#N has #improved in #h ability to make sense of word problems. 2=#N #isable to reach valid solutions for real-world problems. 3=#N #is precise and thorough in #h written responses. 4=#N #uses appropriate problem-solving strategies including #strategies. COMMENTS: Math- summing-up sentences 1=Next steps are for #N to #How-to-improve. #N worked hard and has shown a lot of growth overall this trimester. Well done! Looking forward to a great Trimester 3! 2=Next steps are for #N to #How-to-improve. #N has persevered through a very tough trimester online. #E should be commended for #h effort. Well done! Looking forward to a great Trimester 3! 3=Next steps are for #N to #How-to-improve. Continuous Learning has not been easy and #e kept on trying through this entire trimester. Well done! Looking forward to a great Trimester 3! COMMENTS: Science - T2 - part 2 CER & project 1=#N has improved in #h writing of a structured argument in the form of claim, evidence, and reasoning (CER). In #h Climate project, #N collected sufficient evidence, interpreted information accurately but was not able to reason about the causes of the climate patterns. COMMENTS: science DCI 1=#N has a #adverb understanding of how the movement of energy affects different molecules. 2=#N is developing #h understanding of energy movement. 3=#N has shown a #adverb understanding of the rock cycle and it's relationship to the water cycle and plate tectonics. 4=#N showed a #adverb understanding the weather and climate through #h most recent project. COMMENTS: science practices 1=#N is #adverb at generating interesting questions based on a phenomenon which shows #adverb curiosity and thinking. 2=#N #isable to develop models #describemodels . 3=#N #isable to analyze and interpret data as shown in their most recent climate project. 4=#N #hasimproved in arguing from evidence in the CER (claim, evidence, reasoning) format. 5=Overall #N scientific communication is #adverb . 6=#N has shown #adverb growth in modelling scientifically by showing movement of energy and details of the molecules. 7=#N has worked hard to develop #h argumentation from evidence. 8=#N responded to feedback and developed #h skills in crafting a pursuasive CER (claim, evidence, reasoning) argument. COMMENTS: Science tri 2 Intro sentence 1=#N had an excellent second trimester in science class. 2=#N has made steady progress throughout the second trimester. 3=Overall, #N had a great second trimester in science class. 4=It's been a pleasure having #N in science class this trimester. 5=#N has had a good trimester in science class. 6=I so enjoy seeing #N's smiling face in science class. COMMENTS: T2 Science - part 2 CER & project 1=#N has improved in #h writing of a structured argument in the form of claim, evidence, and reasoning (CER). In #h Climate project, #N collected sufficient evidence, interpreted information accurately but was not able to reason about the causes of the climate patterns. 2=#N has improved in #h writing of a structured argument in the form of claim, evidence, and reasoning (CER). In #h Climate project, #e provided ample evidence in the form of graphs and other data, #e made a claim concisely but did not mention the reason for the climate pattern. Writing CER arguments is a year-long standard and it is an area we will continue to work on. COMMENTS: T2 science - part 3 next tri 1=Improving accuracy and details on models could be a focus for the next trimester. COMMENTS: T2 science -part 1 1=#N shows great curiosity and knowledge of science topics. #E is inclusive in discussions and empathic towards group members. #N shows steady improvement in constructing accurate, labelled, and detailed models to represent a process or a system being investigated. #E was able to accurately identify energy transfer in a convection system and #e also included details of density increase and decrease based on energy input. 2=#N asks great questions and is capable of being an active listener in discussions. #E is developing #h understanding of how to model scientific situations. #N constructs models to represent the process or system to be investigated but with minor errors or omissions. #E was not able to accurately identify or show energy transfer in a convection system. 3=#N shows great curiosity and insight as a scientist. #E is an inclusive leader in small group discussions and is empathetic towards others. #N is able to construct accurate, labelled, and detailed models to represent the process or system to be investigated. #E was able to accurately identify energy transfer in a convection system. 4=#N asks great questions and is capable of being an active listener in discussions. #E shows steady improvement in constructing accurate, labelled, and detailed models to represent a process or system being investigated, and #e is able to provide an explanation of the model. #N was able to accurately identify energy transfer in a convection system, and #e also included details of density increase and decrease based on energy input. 5=#N shows great curiosity and knowledge of science topics. #E can be inclusive in discussions, when prompted. An area for growth next trimester could be working on empathic interactions towards other group members who are not necessarily #h friends. #N is able to construct accurate, labelled, and detailed models to represent the process or system to be investigated. #E was able to accurately identify energy transfer in a convection system. 6=#N is a calm, curious, and thoughtful scientist. #E is always engaged in activities and discussions. #N has shown steady improvement in constructing accurate, labelled, and detailed models to represent a process or systems being investigated. COMMENTS: T3 Math Sentence 1 1=#N has consistently demonstrated a positive and committed approach to learning in Mathematics. 2=#N has consistently contributed constructively to group discussions whether in person or during Continuous Learning. 3=#N has demonstrated a positive attitude and perseverance in improving #h skills in mathematics. 4=#N has always demonstrated a positive attitude in class no matter in person or online. COMMENTS: T3 math sentence 2 1=Through perseverance, attention to feedback and a commitment to practice, #N has demonstrated progress in #h ability to fluently solve mathematical problems. 2=#E responds well to in-person feedback but had difficulty practicing skills independently. 3=#N has shown a positive growth mindset which was critical in #h success this year. COMMENTS: T3 math sentence 3 1=#N has developed #h own routines for checking #h processes, and this has resulted in fewer errors. 2=#N was able to create a consistent routine in which regular practice took place. 3=#N was focused in class and able to process and understand concepts with little assistance or practice. 4=#N has improved in problem-solving by using models such as ratio tables or diagrams of situations. 5=#N has improved in communication and reasoning by showing #h work in a step-by-step organized sequence. 6=#N has improved in communication and reasoning by stating the reason why #e did each step in #h problem-solving sequence. 7=#N has improved in communication and reasoning by reflecting and writing about why a solution is reasonable. COMMENTS: T3 math sentence 4 1=An area of significant growth for #N has been in #h accuracy and confidence in constructing mathematical models. COMMENTS: T3 math sentence 5 1=#N has become less dependent on teacher guidance and more willing to try different models. 2=#N has always been willing to try out different modelling techniques. 3=#N has become more confident in trying out different modelling techniques. 4=#N has become open and more willing to try different approaches to solving problems. 5=#N has developed flexibility in approaching problems from different perspectives. 6=#N has improved in operation fluency and number sense. 7=#N has improved in recognition of patterns and use of ratio tables to solve problems. 8=#N has improved in checking #h final solution to see if it makes sense in the context of the question. 9=#N has improved in #h geometry skills. COMMENTS: T3 math sentence 6 1=Utilizing WIN time for #N to consolidate this practice in a safe and supported environment, will be a useful strategy in future. 2=Consistent math practice at home would continue to improve number sense and fluency. 3=Advocating for #s when unclear on instructions or processes. 4=Continued practice of basic skills at home with board games, card games, or online websites such as math-playground or Khan Academy is encouraged. COMMENTS: T3 math sentence 7 1=#N should be proud of #h progress in Mathematics and continue these positive habits in #h learning next year. 2=We will miss #N and wish #h the best of luck in #h new school. They are lucky to have #h as a student! 3=Good luck in grade 7! 4=#N is well prepared and ready for grade 7 math! 5=It has been a pleasure to work with #N. Good luck and enjoy 7th grade next year! COMMENTS: tri 2 end 1=#N is encouraged to continue to work on #h focus and behavior in class. Looking forward to exploring more science with #N in the third trimester! 2=#N seems to be gaining self-confidence and is encouraged to participate during class discussions. Looking forward to more growth in trimester three. Good work, #N. 3=It's been a pleasure working with #N online this trimester. Looking forward to exploring more science with #N in the third trimester! 4=It's been great having #N leading discussions. #E is a great personality in the class. Looking forward to exploring more science with #N in the third trimester! LIST: adverb 1=easily 2=quickly 3=never 4=always 5=usually 6=almost always 7=often 8=sometimes 9=with difficulty 10=struggled 11=occasionally 12=seldom 13=fully 14=completely LIST: attinclass 1=worked hard 2=stayed engaged 3=was engaged most of the time 4=participated 5=was not engaged 6=did not always engage in LIST: attitude 1=positive attitude 2=enthusiastic mindset 3=open-minded and engaged mindset 4=positive attitude but was often distracted during the lesson 5=disengaged attitude and was hard to engage 6=disgruntled attitude 7=passive attitude and was disengaged in breakout rooms 8=passive attitude LIST: attitudes 1=positive attitude 2=enthusiastic mindset 3=open-minded and engaged 4=distracted 5=off-screen so hard to engage 6=watching youtube and disengaged 7=disengaged in chatrooms LIST: clearly 1=thoroughly 2=clearly 3=but needs more details 4=but needs to say why they are doing a certain action 5=but needs to explain why they are doing a certain action 6=and can justify each step 7=but needs to justify each step 8=and why they did a certain operation 9=but needs to explain why they are doing a certain operation 10=and needs to say why they are doing a certain action 11=and needs to explain why for each step 12= LIST: collabcon 1=facilitating group work 2=volunteering to share #h screen 3=asking the opinion of group members 4=encouraging others to share 5=listening to others 6=respecting everyone in #h group 7=being willing to compromise 8=keeping #h screen on 9=showing appreciation of others LIST: collabimprov 1=contributing to the group discussion more 2=having #h screen on at all times during a zoom class 3=listening to others 4=asking others to contribute 5=putting effort into the activity or task assigned 6=contributing ideas or solutions LIST: could 1=could 2=could find easily 3=with some support could find 4=had difficulty figuring out 5=could very easily calculate 6=was adept at using 7=was starting to understand how to 8=with practice got better at using 9=was able to show clearly how to 10=with some support could 11=had difficulty knowing out to 12=could not clearly show how to LIST: did 1=did well 2=struggled a bit 3=struggled a lot 4=flourished 5=accomplished a lot LIST: good 1=good 2=solid 3=partial 4=basic 5=struggled with 6=difficult time 7=trouble LIST: How-to-improve 1=engage more in the lessons 2=have a regular homework schedule 3=discuss ideas during lessons 4=come to WIN time to get some help 5=develop #h computer skills 6=pay more attention to instructions 7=clarify instructions 8=asking questions when something is not clear 9=consistently do 20 minutes of math practice everyday. 10=complete homework on a regular basis 11=complete assignments consistently 12=read the feedback on google classroom and powerschool 13=makes adjustments to modelling based on the feedback given 14=make adjustments to an assignment based on the feedback 15=be open to feedback so #h can learn from previous efforts LIST: improved 1=improved 2=solidified 3=maintained a solid 4=struggled LIST: is 1=is 2=pays attention to 3=needs to pay more attention to being 4=could improve in their ability to be 5=needs to spend more time being LIST: isable 1=is able to 2=with support can 3=with support is able 4=struggles 5=struggles to 6=has improved #h ability 7=is able LIST: learnsbetter 1=asking clarifying questions 2=coming to WIN time to help complete exit tickets 3=coming to WIN time to ask questions 4=coming to WIN time to get help to complete assignments 5=trying to consistently work on math for 20 minutes daily 6=check google classroom for assignments 7=pay attention in class 8=not having multiple screens open during class 9=being more consistent with completion of assignments LIST: learnsenth 1=showing initiative in classwork 2=being committed to learning new concepts 3=reading and reflecting on feedback 4=improving work based on feedback 5=initiating tasks given and completing them 6=persisting when learning is challenging 7=managing work and completing assignments 8=asking for help to complete assignments 9=coming to WIN time to clarify concepts 10=coming to WIN time to ask questions 11=asking questions when something doesn't make sense 12=asking for clarification when something is confusing LIST: learnsenthu 1=staying engaged in classwork 2=asking questions 3=paying attention to instructions 4=completes exit tickets 5=coming to WIN when needed 6=completes assignments on time 7=does homework 8=follows up on feedback LIST: learnsenthus 1=staying engaged in classwork 2=asking questions 3=paying attention to instructions 4=completes exit tickets 5=coming to WIN when needed 6=completes assignments on time 7=does homework 8=follows up on feedback LIST: Science-topics 1=Heating and Cooling 2=Light and Sound 3=Weather 4=Changing Earth 5=Energy transfer 6=Weather and Climate 7=Air pressure 8=Water cycle LIST: strategies 1=modelling. 2=using labelled models. 3=making a simpler problem first. 4=guess and check. 5=using estimation first. 6=drawing out the situation. 7=making a detailed model. 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