/* 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: Science, Approaches to Learning, Advisory COMMENTS: Area of Growth 6 1=#N has demonstrated mastery on all standards covered so far. In order to continue performing at a high level, #N should make sure #h work consistently demonstrates an extension of thinking and/or real world applications. 2=#N has a firm understanding of the standards covered so far and should consistently use detail and evidence to support #h responses to achieve mastery. 3=#N is beginning to demonstrate that #e can analyze and interpret data related to scientific concepts, and would benefit from additional practice. 4=#N has some understanding of creating and using models to describe and interpret scientific concepts and would benefit from additional practice. 5=#N is currently struggling to create and use models to describe and interpret scientific concepts, and would benefit from additional review and practice. 6=#N is currently struggling to analyze and interpret data related to scientific concepts, and would benefit from additional review and practice. 7=#N is currently struggling to stay focused during lessons and often requires multiple redirections to remain on task. 8=#N has some understanding of creating and using models to describe and interpret scientific concepts and is beginning to demonstrate that #e can analyze and interpret data related to scientific concepts. #E would benefit from practice in both skills. COMMENTS: ATL Growth 1=Self-Management skills play a significant role in student success at the middle school level. Remaining focused during lessons, using #h time more wisely, and improving organization will help #N to mitigate these issues. 2=For Self-Management, #N should make sure that #e is completing and submitting #h work on time. 3=#N would benefit from continued focus on Self-Management and Reflection. #E sometimes completes #h work quickly so by slowing down, double checking, and giving maximum effort, #N can prevent avoidable errors and ensure that #h best work is always submitted. 4=#N would also benefit from continued focus on Self-Management and Reflection. #E sometimes completes #h work quickly, so by slowing down, double checking, and remembering to apply feedback #e receives, #N can prevent avoidable errors and ensure that #h best work is always submitted. 5=For future success, #N should routinely practice the Reflection skills. Seeking and applying feedback is key in supporting growth from formative to summative assessments. 6=#N can continue to progress in the Communication ATL by consistently sharing #h ideas during discussions, and including additional evidence or details to support #h responses. 7=With developing communication skills, #N is showing progress towards being more vocal during lessons, and including additional evidence or detail to support #h responses. 8=#N is a bright student, and to continue progressing in the Communication ATL #e is encouraged to share #h ideas during discussions more often. 9=#N can continue to progress in the Communication ATL by including additional evidence or details to support #h responses more consistently. 10=#N is a bright student and is encouraged to share #h ideas during discussions more often to support further growth in the Communication ATL. 11=Employing the Thinking ATL will further support #N in consistently demonstrating an extension of thinking and real world applications. 12=#N is recommended to improve #h thinking skills and review the notes and vocabulary to keep #h knowledge fresh. 13=#N would benefit from additional focus on #ATLweakness. COMMENTS: Behavior Growth 1=#N struggles to focus and remain on task during lessons. 2=#N struggles to finish assigned classwork and often submits assignments late. To improve, #N should continue working on self-management skills. 3=#N struggles to focus and remain on task during lessons. 4=#N needs improvement in organization, frequently missing deadlines and coming unprepared for lessons. 5=While #N occasionally needs reminders to stay focused, #e generally shows effort and commitment to #h studies. 6=#N can improve #h communication skills by sharing out in class discussions. 7=#N has made some progress in #h participation during lessons. #E should continue to work on being more vocal and sharing out for further improvement. 8=#N does not regularly participate in class discussions, often hesitant to share ideas with peers. 9=To improve collaboration skills, #N should make an effort to be an active participant during small group work. 10=While #e participates in collaborative activities, #N could enhance #h contributions by actively seeking opportunities to support and engage with #h peers. 11=#N can continue to improve #h social skills by focusing on being an active participant and contributing member during group work. 12=#N would benefit from asking questions and seeking feedback to improve. 13=#E should remember to apply the feedback #e receives to improve. 14=#N would benefit from using feedback to make corrections and improve, to avoid making the same errors without adjustment. 15=#N shows potential in effectively utilizing feedback to enhance #h understanding and performance, but #e could be more proactive in seeking it out. 16=#N demonstrates some resilience in using feedback to refine #h work, but #e could show more initiative in seeking out and applying constructive criticism. 17=#N could benefit from being more proactive in seeking help when #e encounters difficulties, and showing more consistency in #h effort. 18=#N struggles to extend ideas or include real-world examples in #h explanations, indicating room for growth in applying critical thinking skills. 19=To support retention and increased understanding, it is also suggested that #N continues to work on study skills by taking some time each week to review science concepts outside of class. 20=#N would benefit from additional improvement focused on #classroom-behavior-improve. COMMENTS: Closing 1=#N is bright, motivated, and hardworking and can be proud of #h accomplishments this term. 2=#N has a positive attitude and is a joy to teach. 3=#N has great potential and it has been delightful getting to know #m this semester. 4=#N consistently has a positive attitude and is a wonderful addition to the classroom. 5=#N should be very proud of the consistent effort and achievement #e has displayed throughout the term. Well done! 6=Overall #N has done very well and should be proud of the achievement #e has displayed throughout the term. 7=#N has been a wonderful addition to the classroom this semester. Keep up the good work! 8=It has been a pleasure getting to know #N this semester, and with a dedicated effort, #e can successfully achieve even more growth next semester. 9=#N should continue to strive for even more growth next semester. 10=With a dedicated effort, #N can successfully achieve even more growth in #h learning next semester. 11=It has been a pleasure having #N and with a dedicated effort, #e can successfully achieve even more growth next semester. 12=Overall, #N has worked quite well, but it is expected that #e will improve on taking ownership of #h learning by making a more consistent effort in science. 13=#N is expected to improve on taking ownership of #h learning by making a consistent effort in science. 14=#N has shown remarkable progress in #h scientific understanding and critical thinking skills this semester. 15=With #h strong work ethic and willingness to learn, #N has great potential for continued growth in science. 16=It's been a pleasure to see #N's enthusiasm for science flourish throughout the year. COMMENTS: General 1=#N shows genuine enthusiasm for classroom activities. 2=#N is a hard worker and puts #h best effort into everything #e does. 3=#N is a good student to have in class but should continue to work to improve and strengthen #h performance. 4=#N is a good student to have in class but should work to improve #h performance to become proficient in #h understanding of the material. 5=#N consistently demonstrates a positive attitude and strong work ethic, setting an excellent example for #h peers. COMMENTS: Opening 1=#N has done well to perform at a #proficiency level. 2=#N is a friendly and hard-working class member and has consistently performed well throughout the semester. 3=#N displays a solid understanding of scientific concepts, effectively applying them in various contexts with notable proficiency. 4=#N shows potential in understanding scientific principles, but #e would benefit from further practice and application to deepen #h proficiency. 5=#N exhibits a satisfactory grasp of scientific concepts, but #e could benefit from additional practice and reinforcement to strengthen #h understanding. 6=#N demonstrates a good understanding of scientific concepts, but #e could further deepen #h understanding with more practice and exploration. 7=#N displays a thorough understanding of complex scientific concepts, confidently applying them in various contexts. 8=#N's understanding of scientific principles is solid, though #e may need occasional clarification on more advanced topics. 9=While #N grasps basic scientific concepts, #e struggles to apply them in real-world scenarios and may benefit from additional support. 10=Overall, #N shows progress in understanding scientific concepts, with room for further growth through continued practice and exploration. COMMENTS: Positive Behavior/ATL 1=#N often demonstrates strong communication skills with frequent contributions to class discussions. 2=#N shows a strong aptitude for science, and is able to communicate #h thoughts intelligently during discussions. 3=#N participates regularly in lessons and is comfortable sharing #h ideas during discussions. 4=#N consistently demonstrates strong participation in class discussions, confidently sharing #h ideas and engaging with #h peers. 5=#N demonstrates excellent self-management and organization, consistently submitting work on time and coming prepared for lessons. During lessons, #e remains focused and works attentively to complete #h assignments. 6=#N consistently submits work on time and arrives to class prepared with all required materials, demonstrating strong self-management skills. 7=#H self-management skills show improvement, but #N could benefit from setting clear goals and strategies to enhance #h overall organization and productivity. 8=#N’s self-management skills are developing and #N is showing progress towards working independently and completing #h tasks on time. 9=#E exhibits self-management skills by maintaining a successful organization system. #E is always prepared to learn and does a good job of staying focused on assigned tasks. 10=#N works well with others in collaborative group settings. 11=#E excels in collaborative work, demonstrating strong teamwork skills and effectively contributing to group tasks. 12=#N collaborates well with others, contributing positively to group projects and demonstrating strong teamwork skills. 13=#N is respectful towards #h peers and works well during collaborative ta 14=#E is comfortable asking questions and often seeks feedback. 15=#N is comfortable asking questions and regularly seeks feedback on #h work. 16=#N shows resilience in using feedback to make corrections and improve #h work, demonstrating growth from formative to summative assessments. 17=#N effectively uses feedback to make corrections and improve for future assessments, showing a growth mindset and strong reflection skills. 18=#N shows a strong aptitude for science, and regularly applies critical thinking skills to show a higher level of understanding in #h responses. 19=#N exhibits strong critical thinking skills, often extending ideas with real-world examples to enhance understanding. 20=#N does a good job of #ATLstrength and #positivebehavior. 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 summing-up sentences 1=#N always tries #h best and has achieved a well-deserved Level #? overall. An excellent performance, keep it up! 2=#N has reached Level #?. This was #h target and #e should be proud of #s. To ensure #e keeps this up next year #e should #How-to-improve. 3=#N has achieved a Level #? overall. #E often works below #h best and with a little more effort #e could easily reach Level #?. To improve #e should #How-to-improve. 4=#N has not had the best of starts this year and is still working at Level #?. #E rarely completes #h work on time. To achieve more next year #e needs to #How-to-improve. COMMENTS: Science 6 1=This semester in 6th grade Science, we covered a wide range of topics related to Scientific Inquiry and the Scientific Method. Students began the year exploring what it means to be a scientist and building a foundation of knowledge and scientific thinking skills for the units to come. 2=We took an in-depth look at each step of the scientific method, familiarizing ourselves with vocabulary as we practiced learning how to develop a scientific investigation and design an experiment from start to finish. Using this knowledge, students ended the unit by demonstrating their ability to design an experiment testing paper airplanes. 3=#N has shown a lot of progress this semester and is working on a #proficiency level for #NGSS #RS. #E does a good job of #positivebehavior and #positivebehavior. 4=#N is currently #proficiency in #h ability to #NGSS2 #RS. To improve and progress to the next proficiency level, it is recommended that #N work on #improvementbehavior as well as #improvementbehavior. 5=To support retention and increased understanding, it is also suggested that #N continues to work on study skills by taking some time each week to review science concepts outside of class. COMMENTS: Science Spring 22 1=#N demonstrated #e can #reportable at a #proficiency level. 2=#E is able to #reportable at a #proficiency level. 3=#N can #reportable at a #proficiency level. 4=#N is #proficiency in #h ability to #reportable. 5=#N would benefit from additional practice with #scienceskill 6=To achieve mastery, #N will need to 7=To improve this skill, #e should 8=#N did well with #scienceskill 9=#E was successfully able to #scienceskill 10=#E showed some understanding of #scienceskill 11=#N successfully demonstrated #h understanding of #scienceskill through #scienceskill 12=During lessons, #N #classroom-behavior and #classroom-behavior. 13=#N should continue to work on #classroom-behavior-improve. 14=For continued growth, #h should focus on #classroom-behavior-improve. 15=#scienceskill, 16=#classroom-behavior 17=#reportable 18=#classroom-behavior-improve LIST: ATLs 1=Communication 2=Collaboration 3=Thinking 4=Self-Management 5=Research 6=Reflection LIST: ATLstrength 1=regularly contributing to class and small group discussions 2=working cooperatively with peers in a variety of settings 3=regularly using critical thinking skills during lessons 4=using organizational skills & completing assignments on time 5=effectively finding and using various sources of information 6=using self-reflection and feedback to guide improvement LIST: ATLweakness 1=actively participating and contributing to discussions 2=working cooperatively with peers in a variety of settings 3=using critical thinking skills in different situations 4=time management and organizational skills 5=effectively finding and using various sources of information 6=self-reflective practices and applying feedback provided LIST: classroom-behavior 1=participates often 2=completes #h work to the best of #h ability 3=works attentively to complete #h assignments 4=collaborates well with #h peers 5=consistently follows instructions 6=frequently contributes to our discussions 7=is willing to share #h ideas when called on 8=regularly uses self-reflection and feedback to improve 9=is always prepared with #h materials 10=does not participate consistently 11=struggles to stay focused 12=will sometimes get distracted with #h peers 13=struggles to complete #h work 14=does not ask questions 15=will ask for help when #e needs clarification 16=engaging and participating during lessons 17=seeking and applying feedback to improve LIST: classroom-behavior-improve 1=working on staying focused during instruction 2=putting #h best effort into the work #e submits 3=taking the initiative to engage and participate more often 4=asking questions when #e needs clarification 5=using class time to complete assignments 6=paying attention to instructions 7=asking for help if #e does not understand the task 8=working on #h self-management skills 9=attending lessons consistently 10=making sure #e is prepared with required materials 11=applying feedback to improve #h work 12=using direct evidence to support #h explanations 13=slowing down to ensure #h best work is submitted 14=reflection skills by applying assessment feedback 15=reviewing concepts outside of class to support retention LIST: positivebehavior 1=engaging and participating during lessons 2=completing #h work on time 3=asking questions when #e needed clarification 4=attending lessons consistently 5=collaborating with #h peers 6=working attentively during class 7=volunteering to share out during discussions 8=keeping #h camera on 9=consistently following instructions 10=seeking and applying feedback to improve LIST: proficiency 1=mastery 2=proficient 3=developing 4=emerging 5=insufficient LIST: reportable 1=develop and use models of scientific concepts 2=analyze and interpret data 3=construct explanations and solutions through investigation 4=construct arguments and explanations using evidence 5=use knowledge to analyze and construct scientific models 6=use evidence to support and engage in scientific argument LIST: scienceskill 1=the cell model project 2=plant and animal cells, and cell organelles 3=effects of resource availability in ecosystems 4=identifying cells to determine evidence of life 5=body systems research project 6=levels of organization within the body 7= identifying characteristics affecting reproductive success 8=describing factors that influence growth of organisms 9=predicting patterns of interactions among organisms 10=modeling particle motion of pure substances 11=using evidence to support #h explanations 12=including evidence that is relevant and specific LIST: standard-skill 1=use chemical formulas to create molecular models 2=model chemical equations to show how mass is conserved 3=analyze evidence to explain if a chemical reaction occurred LIST: standard-skill-improve 1=using chemical formulas to create accurate molecular models 2=modeling chemical equations 3=identifying and explaining chemical reactions 4=using direct evidence to support #h explanations 5=reviewing 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