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Prog. cont. 1=#N #shown a #superlatives achievement in #subject this #Time-period. 2=#N #shown a #superlatives attitude in #subject this #Time-period. 3=#N #shown a #superlatives work ethic in #subject this #Time-period. 4=#N #shown a #superlatives enthusiasm in #subject this #Time-period. 5=#N #shown a #superlatives progress in #subject this #Time-period. 6=#N #shown #superlatives growth #subject this #Time-period. 7=#N #shown genuine interest in #subject this #Time-period. 8=#N #shown a good work ethic which has led to some progression in #subject this #Time-period. 9=#N has struggled with inconsistent engagement in #subject which has limited #h progression this #Time-period. 10=#N #shown an inconsistent work ethic in #subject which has limited #h progression this #Time-period. 11=#N has struggled with conceptual understanding #subject which has limited #h progression this #Time-period. 12=#N has struggled with instructional language in #subject which has limited #h progression this #Time-period. 13=#N has struggled with the expectations of #subject which has limited #h progression this #Time-period. 14=#N has a pleasant attitude in #subject but has struggled with the expectations of Science which has limited #h progression this #Time-period. 15=#N has a very quiet manner in class which makes it difficult to gauge #h understanding through spoken interaction. 16=#N has #shown #superlative consistency in #subject this #Time-period. COMMENTS: 1. Gen. Prog. start 1=#N has shown great enthusiasm which has led to a #superlatives start of the #subject course. 2=#N has shown a #superlatives work ethic which has led to a #superlatives start of the #subject course. 3=#N has shown a #superlatives attitude which has led to a #superlatives start to the #subject course. 4=#N has shown a #superlatives interest which has led to #superlatives start of the #subject course. 5=#N has struggled with inconsistent engagement which has led to a challenging start to the #subject course. 6=#N has shown an inconsistent work ethic which has led to a challenging start of the #subject course. 7=#N has struggled with conceptual understanding which has led to a challenging start to the #subject course. 8=#N has struggled with the expectations of the #subject course. 9=#N has made a consistent start to the #subject course. 10=#N has shown great enthusiasm which has led to a #superlatives start of the #subject course. 11=#N has shown a friendly attitude in class. 12=#N has show a #superlatives work ethic but with a very quiet manner in class. COMMENTS: 2. Pos. Physics DP 1=#E demonstrates #superlatives skills in all aspects of a scientific investigation. 2=#E has demonstrated improvements in many aspects of a scientific investigation. 3=#E has effectively completed the #DPIASections section for internal assessment. 4=#E has improved with the ability to design investigations ready for internal assessment. 5=#E has improved with the ability to present and process data ready for internal assessment. 6=#E has improved with the ability to develop conclusions and evaluate experiments ready for internal assessment. 7=TEST 8=#E demonstrates outstanding understanding in tests. 9=#E demonstrates good knowledge and understanding in tests. 10=#E demonstrates an above satisfactory understanding in tests. 11=#E demonstrates a satisfactory understanding in tests. 12=#E demonstrates understanding in class that does not transfer to solving quantitative problems. 13=#E demonstrates good understanding of the core content, yet is limited with advanced content. 14=General 15=#E demonstrates a willingness to come to each class ready to apply the knowledge reviewed in advance. 16=#E demonstrates a clear diligence in completing the Kognity based assignments and utilising them as a learning tool. 17=#E generally demonstrates a willingness to come class ready to apply the knowledge reviewed in advance. 18=#E generally demonstrates diligence in completing the Kognity based assignments and utilising them as a learning tool. COMMENTS: 2. Science criterion specific 1=INVESTIGATION 2=#E has demonstrated #superlatives skills in some aspects of a scientific investigation. 3=#E has demonstrated #superlatives skills in all aspects of a scientific investigation. 4=Within scientific investigations #e has shown clear improvements with #labskills. 5=Within scientific investigations #e has demonstrated #superlatives investigation skills with #labskills. 6=TESTS 7=#E has demonstrated #superlatives understanding in the most recent test where #e has performed best in the #testsections section. 8=#E has shown improvements in achievement within test situations. 9=#E has demonstrated understanding in class that does not transfer to solving quantitative problems. 10=#E has demonstrated #superlatives understanding of the core content, yet struggled with the more advanced content. 11=ESSAY 12=#E has demonstrated #superlatives skills in all aspects reflecting on the impacts of science essay. 13=#E has demonstrated #superlatives skills in communicating the ideas of science. 14=#E has demonstrated #superlatives research skills. 15=#E has demonstrated #superlatives referencing skills. 16=#E has demonstrated #superlatives evaluation skills when considering the impact on society of science. COMMENTS: 3. ATL skills all 1=ORGANIZATION 2=#E uses time effectively in class. 3=#E shows #superlatives self management skills 4=COLLABORATION 5=#E #ability to collaborate effectively with others. 6=COMMUNICATION 7=#E #ability use scientific terminology to communicate 8=INFORMATION LITERACY 9=#E #ability research effectively for tasks 10=#E shows #superlatives use of referencing skills. 11=REFLECTION 12=#E #ability accepts and acknowledges positive criticism. 13=#E shows #superlatives honesty when reflecting on completed tasks. 14=THINKING 15=#E #ability identify problems and propose solutions. 16=#E #ability consider problems in unfamiliar situations. 17=TRANSFER 18=#E #ability transfer knowledge into new appropriate situations. COMMENTS: 4. Pos. LP 1=#E has shown to be knowledgeable about a wide range of subjects. 2=#E has been willing to take take on the challenge of more independently driven learning activities. 3=#E has been willing to communicate #h thoughts and ask questions in class. 4=#E has shown a willingness to reflect on the learning experiences. 5=#E has been open-minded to the concepts introduced. 6=#E has shown a caring attitude when working with others. 7=#E has shown a well balanced attitude to the demands of the #subject class. 8=#E has shown a willingness to inquire to further #h understanding of #subject. 9=#E has shown a willingness to think about how new understanding further builds on the key concepts of #subject. COMMENTS: 5. Imp. Physics 1=IA 2=#E must focus on improving #h internal assessment marks. 3=#E must focus on improving on the exploration aspect of #h internal assessment marks. 4=#E must focus on improving on the data analysis aspect of #h internal assessment marks. 5=#E must focus on improving on the evaluation aspect of #h internal assessment marks. 6=#E must focus on improving on the communication aspect of #h internal assessment marks. 7=#E must focus on improving on the personal engagement aspect of #h internal assessment marks. 8=Tests 9=#E must focus on developing a considered and logical process to all numerical problems. 10=Units 11=#E must review the #? unit to further consolidate #h understanding. 12=General 13=#E must demonstrate an improved willingness to come to each class ready to apply the prior learning. 14=#E must demonstrate an improved clear diligence in completing the Kognity based assignments and utilising them as a learning tool. COMMENTS: 5. Imp. Science 1=LABS 2=However, #e needs to improve in all aspects of a scientific investigation. 3=However, #e needs to develop #labskills to support #h future scientific investigations. 4=TESTS 5=However, #e requires a more effective revision method to improve test results. 6=However, #e needs to better prepare for #testsections in test situations. 7=However, #e needs to develop a willingness to utilise #h skills when faced with an unfamiliar test situation. 8=ESSAYS 9=However, #e needs to develop techniques for the completion of reflecting on the impacts of science tasks. 10=However, #e needs to develop research techniques for the preparation of reflecting on the impacts of science tasks 11=However, #e needs to better use the organisational tools to improve #h reflecting on the impacts of science tasks. 12=However, #e needs to use the science support tools available more effectively. 13=However, #e needs to develop the skills to effectively reference using MLA format. 14=However, #e needs to work on finding effective evidence that supports discussion on the impact on society of science. COMMENTS: 6. Improve. ATL 1=#E must develop strategies to more effectively complete learning tasks. 2=#E must also organise #h written notes and work in a more effective manner. 3=#E must also manage time more effectively so to complete tasks on time. 4=#E must also develop a more effective revision method so to improve test results. 5=#E must start to consider a long-term revision programme that will go through to the final exams. 6=COLLABORATION 7=#E also needs to increase involvement when working in a group. 8=#E also needs to accept that other points of view are valid. 9=#E also needs to focus on how to successfully work with others in a group. 10=COMMUNICATION 11=#E also needs to understand scientific terminology to ensure appropriate use. 12=#E also needs to take more care in identifying what is required to be communicated in tasks. 13=INFORMATION LITERACY 14=#E also needs to better use additional research to support expectations of the task. 15=#E also needs to develop the skills for formal referencing information in MLA format. 16=REFLECTION 17=#E should also focus on accepting and integrating positive criticism. 18=THINKING 19=#E also needs to develop a technique to help solve unfamiliar problems. 20=#E also needs to use techniques for solving mathematical problems (for instance the GUESS process). COMMENTS: 7. Improve LP 1=#E also needs to make efforts to extend #h scientific knowledge 2=#E also must be more willing to take on the challenges involved in learning new content. 3=#E also must be more willing to try communicate #h thoughts. 4=#E also must reflect on prior learning experiences and not make the same mistakes again. 5=#E also must be open-minded enough to attempt to succeed in #subject. 6=#E also must be more considerate when working with others. 7=#E also must develop a more balanced approach to life outside school and the requirements inside the classroom. 8=#E also must develop a willingness to further inquire into topics rather than scratch the surface. 9=#E also must further think about how new understanding in #subject is always built upon prior understanding. 10=#E also must realise that optimum learning involves making mistakes in a safe classroom environment, asking clarifying questions and reflecting on these learning experiences to help develop a strong understanding. COMMENTS: 8. Wrap up statements 1=Overall, #N should be congratulated for the knowledge and ability shown in #subject. 2=In class #N is a quiet and reserved student who needs to be more of a risk-taker and more involved in class activities. 3=I encourage #N to continue developing #h skills and showing a well balanced approach to #subject. 4=I encourage #N to continue developing #h skills and increasing the effort shown. 5=Moving forward, #N needs to reflect on the advice provided in this report and make changes to allow for greater future improvement. 6=Moving forward, #N should work to find #h voice in both group and class discussion settings. 7=Moving forward, #N should be open-minded to the time demands of success in #subject. 8=Moving forward, #N needs to make the effort to further inquire into #h own understanding in #subject. 9=Moving forward, #N needs to make an effort to try and communicate with scientific language in class. 10=Moving forward, #N needs to make an effort to use the tools provided to help reach higher levels in all assessment tasks. 11=Moving forward, #N needs to make an effort to use the tools provided to help #h progression. 12=Moving forward, #N should ask questions to help clarify #h understanding. COMMENTS: Sample intro sentences 1=#N is an outstanding student who has worked very hard throughout the #Time-period and I expect #m to do well in #h exams next year. 2=#N has had a mixed #Time-period but there are signs of improvement in #h behaviour of late. 3=After a difficult start #N has done some excellent work and is now back on target. A very pleasing #Time-period. Well done #N! 4=#N is a friendly and hard-working member of the class and has put in a steady performance throughout the #Time-period. 5=Overall #N has worked very well but there are a few issues with #h time-keeping and homework that #e needs to address. 6=We have been working on the Environmental Issues module throughout the #Time-period. #N seems to enjoy this topic and has made very pleasing progress. COMMENTS: Sample project-work sentences 1=#E has worked hard this year on all of #h projects but I was especially impressed with the high-quality of #h #Science-topics assignment. 2=Project-work has been done to a minimum standard and is often handed in late. To improve #e needs to #How-to-improve. 3=Although #h #Science-topics project-work was satisfactory, I do expect #m to do more background research next time. 4=#H project-work is always excellent as demonstrated in #h #Science-topics assignment. We were all very impressed with #h creative and entertaining website designs which were an inspiration to the class. 5=#H project-work has varied considerably, however #h highly-imaginative #Science-topics project was excellent and was displayed in reception at the School Open Day. An excellent achievement #N. 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