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COMMENTS: 1Spring 2020 Intro 1=#N has experienced a very successful year in #math class both in the physical and distance learning classroom. 2=Throughout this year, #N has become a strong problem solver who looks for a sensible solution pathway. 3=Certain #math topics were strengths for #N throughout this year. 4=#N has experienced a varying degree of success in #math class this year. 5=#N has experienced a year of growth in the #math classroom. COMMENTS: 2Successful Distance Learning 1=The shift to distance learning has been an adjustment for all of us. Despite the many challenges inherent in the transition, #N has continued to excel in #h #math learning. 2=The shift to distance learning has been an adjustment for all of us. Despite the many challenges inherent in the transition, #N has continued to grow as a #mathematician. 3=The shift to distance learning has actually brought out the best in #N as a #mathematician. It has been impressive to see #m shine during this time where many struggled. 4=#N has performed admirably in the transition to distance learning. 5=#N's efforts during the switch to distance learning have been outstanding. 6=While learning at home, #N has continued to make progress. 7=During distance learning, #N has reliably completed #h class assignments. 8=In addition, #N has effectively responded to teacher feedback to further #h understanding of the skills and content addressed. 9=#N has been proactive and consistent about seeking support when #e has questions. 10=Even in a distance learning context, #N has remained diligent and proactive in furthering #h #math learning. COMMENTS: 3Struggling Distance Learning 1=The shift to distance learning has been an adjustment for all of us, and #N is working towards developing the habits that will allow #m to be successful in this new learning environment. 2=#N is still adjusting to learning at home. 3=In #math, #N has had some difficulty with managing #h assignments and class responsibilities. 4=#N is still learning to be proactive and seek support in this new distance learning format. 5=Some of the content this semester has been challenging for #N, and #e would benefit from further practice with #core-concepts and #core-concepts. COMMENTS: 4Distance Learning Advice 1=Whether studying in school or at home, #N has demonstrated excellent learning habits. This is a year for #m to be proud of. 2=Should distance learning continue, #N is encouraged to continue developing #h executive functioning skills by setting up a consistent daily schedule, creating a checklist for tracking assignments, and setting aside a workspace where #e is able to focus with minimal distractions. 3=Should distance learning continue, #N is encouraged to be consistent in seeking support and taking advantage of teacher office hours to ask questions. COMMENTS: 5Distance Learning Closing 1=It has been an honor and a pleasure to have #N in class this year. I truly wish I had more in class time with #m and can't wait to hear of #h future successes. 2=I hope you continue to foster a growth for your love of #math for many years to come! 3=#N, I hope your passion and mindset for #math is one that continues to grow throughout the years to come. 4=It is my wish, #N, that your expertise and mindset in #math continues to grow throughout the years to come. COMMENTS: Fall 2019_Conclusion 1=It has been a pleasure having #N as a part of grade 7 science this #semester. I look forward to seeing #m continue to learn throughout the rest of the #semester. 2=I look forward to seeing #h continued growth and learning during the second semester. COMMENTS: Fall 2019_Core Concepts 1=#E demonstrated a solid understanding of the concepts related to astronomy. 2=#E demonstrated understanding of the concepts related to astronomy. 3=#E showed room for growth with concepts related to astronomy. 4=#E demonstrated a solid understanding of the concepts related to biology and energy. 5=#E demonstrated understanding of the concepts related to biology and energy. 6=#E demonstrated good understanding of the concepts related to #core-concepts, but showed room for growth in concepts related to #core-concepts. COMMENTS: Fall 2019_Intro 1=#N has shown an excellent understanding of the science standards this #semester. 2=#N has shown growth across all science standards this #semester. 3=#N has shown growth across most science standards this #semester. 4=#N has shown limited growth across the science standards this #semester. 5=#N has shown growth across a few science standards this #semester. 6=#N has worked hard to develop a solid understanding of the science standards this #semester. 7=#N's understanding of the science standards is directly related to #h level of effort. When #e takes the time to produce good quality work, #e has shown a much deeper understanding. 8=#N has struggled with some of the science standards we have covered this year, but has worked hard to develop #h understanding. COMMENTS: Fall 2019_Math Conclusion 1=It has been a pleasure having #N as a part of grade 7 math this #semester. I look forward to seeing #h learning during this upcoming #semester. 2=I am eager to see #N make improvements during the second semester. Hopefully this will show #m that #e can be successful in math. COMMENTS: Fall 2019_Math Core Concepts 1=#E demonstrated a solid understanding of all the core concepts related to #mathconcepts. 2=#E demonstrated a solid understanding of all the core concepts. 3=#E demonstrated an emerging understanding of the core concepts related to #mathconcepts. 4=#E demonstrated good understanding of the concepts related to #mathconcepts, but showed room for growth in concepts related to #mathconcepts. 5=#E demonstrated good understanding of the concepts related to #mathconcepts, good understanding of the concepts related to #mathconcepts, and good understanding of the concepts related to #mathconcepts. COMMENTS: Fall 2019_Math Intro 1=#N has shown an excellent understanding of the math skills this year. 2=#N has shown growth across all math skills this year. 3=#N has shown growth across most math skills this year. 4=#N has worked hard to develop a solid understanding of the math skills this year. 5=#N's understanding of the math skills is directly related to #h level of effort. When #e takes the time to produce good quality work, #e has shown a much deeper understanding. 6=#N has shown growth across a few math skills this year. 7=#N has struggled with some of the math skills we have covered this year, but has worked hard to develop #h understanding. 8=#N has shown limited growth across the math skills this year. COMMENTS: Fall 2020_Math Conclusion 1=It has been a pleasure having #N as a part of grade 7 math this #semester. I look forward to seeing #h learning during this upcoming #semester. 2=I am eager to see #N make improvements during the second semester. Hopefully this will show #m that #e can be successful in math. COMMENTS: Fall 2020_Math Core Concepts 1=#E demonstrated a solid understanding of all the core concepts related to #mathconcepts. 2=#E demonstrated a solid understanding of all the core concepts. 3=#E demonstrated an emerging understanding of the core concepts related to #mathconcepts. 4=#E demonstrated good understanding of the concepts related to #mathconcepts, but showed room for growth in concepts related to #mathconcepts. 5=#E demonstrated good understanding of the concepts related to #mathconcepts, good understanding of the concepts related to #mathconcepts, and good understanding of the concepts related to #mathconcepts. COMMENTS: Fall 2020_Math Intro 1=#N has shown an excellent understanding of the math skills this year. 2=#N has shown growth across all math skills this year. 3=#N has shown growth across most math skills this year. 4=#N has worked hard to develop a solid understanding of the math skills this year. 5=#N's understanding of the math skills is directly related to #h level of effort. When #e takes the time to produce good quality work, #e has shown a much deeper understanding. 6=#N has shown growth across a few math skills this year. 7=#N has struggled with some of the math skills we have covered this year, but has worked hard to develop #h understanding. 8=#N has shown limited growth across the math skills this year. COMMENTS: LD Effort 1=#N consistently put forth #h best effort, which directly impacted #h success. 2=#N showed the most success when #e put forth #h best effort, but would have benefited from doing so more consistently. 3=#N would have benefited from putting forth #h best effort more consistently. 4=#N had the most success when #e put forth #h best effort. COMMENTS: LD Organization & Time Management 1=#N has shown good organization and time management skills by #organizationandtimemanagement. 2=#N can improve their organization and time management by #organizationandtimemanagement. 3=#N has shown that #e is very organized, prepared and ready to learn. These characteristics will continue to benefit #N in the future. 4=#N will find that being prepared, organized and ready to learn more regularly will help make learning more successful and meaningful for #m. COMMENTS: LD Participation 1=#N has participated on a regular basis throughout the semester. This has benefited both #h learning as well as positively influencing students around #m. 2=Off-task and disruptive behaviors have made learning less successful for #N for much of the year. I would really encourage #N to reflect on how #h behaviors can have a more positive influence on classroom dynamics and the learning of #h peers. 3=I would encourage #N to make increased attempts in participating during class. This is often a way to help clarify thinking and elicit new ideas to better understand concepts. 4=#N does a good job participating at school, however #e should focus on improving #h engagement during home learning. 5=#N has participated on a regular basis throughout our blended learning model. This has benefited both #h learning as well as positively influencing students around #m. COMMENTS: LD Positive Learning Attitude 1=#E displayed a positive learning attitude by #positivelearningattitude. 2=#E could improve #h learning attitude by #positivelearningattitude. COMMENTS: SEP Ask ? and CI 1=#N is able to regularly ask scientific questions, identify variables, and gather data to support a conclusion. 2=#N has improved in #h ability to ask scientific questions, identify variables, and gather data to support a conclusion. 3=#N has improved in #h ability to ask scientific questions, identify variables and gather data to support a conclusion, but should use resources or ask for guidance when beginning to use this practice again next #semester. COMMENTS: SEP CER 1=#E has shown tremendous growth in #h ability to make a claim, support it with evidence and back it up with scientific reasoning. 2=#E has shown growth in #h ability to make a claim, support it with evidence and back it up with scientific reasoning. 3=I would encourage #N to make more effort to include detail when making a claim, supporting it with evidence and backing it up with scientific reasoning. I hope that #N will seek out feedback and assistance in #h first few opportunities to complete CERs next #semester. COMMENTS: SEP Modeling 1=#N consistently uses drawings with descriptive labels and explanations to demonstrate #h understanding of scientific concepts and phenomena. 2=Over the course of this #semester, #N has made improvements in using modeling to demonstrate #h understanding of scientific concepts and phenomena. 3=Over the course of this #semester, #N has made improvements in using modeling to demonstrate #h understanding of scientific concepts and phenomena, but should focus on adding detailed labels and explanations. COMMENTS: Spring 2020 Math Core Concepts 1=#E demonstrated a solid understanding of all the core concepts related to #mathconceptsg62020. 2=#E demonstrated a solid understanding of all the core concepts. 3=#E demonstrated an emerging understanding of the core concepts related to #mathconceptsg62020. 4=#E demonstrated good understanding of the concepts related to #mathconceptsg62020, but showed room for growth in concepts related to #mathconcepts. 5=#E demonstrated good understanding of the concepts related to #mathconceptsg62020, good understanding of the concepts related to #mathconceptsg62020, and good understanding of the concepts related to #mathconceptsg62020. COMMENTS: Spring 2020_Conclusion 1=It has been a pleasure having #N as a part of my grade 7 #math class this year. I wish #m the best of luck in the future! COMMENTS: Spring 2020_Math Core Concepts 1=#E demonstrated a solid understanding of all the core concepts related to #mathconcepts. 2=#E demonstrated a solid understanding of all the core concepts. 3=#E demonstrated an emerging understanding of the core concepts related to #mathconcepts. 4=#E demonstrated good understanding of the concepts related to #mathconcepts, but showed room for growth in concepts related to #mathconcepts. 5=#E demonstrated good understanding of the concepts related to #mathconcepts, good understanding of the concepts related to #mathconcepts, and good understanding of the concepts related to #mathconcepts. COMMENTS: Spring 2020_Science Core Concepts 1=#E demonstrated a solid understanding of the concepts related to physics and astronomy. 2=#E demonstrated understanding of the concepts related to physics and astronomy. 3=#E demonstrated good understanding of the concepts related to #core-concepts, but showed room for growth in concepts related to #core-concepts. 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