/* 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, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (Maths), ESL, Learning behaviours /* Author says: /* "A mix of Science subjects across Grades 2-4 differentiated, /* opening and closing sentences about learning behaviours and /* scientific skills, some Grade 5 ESL comments split into /* reading, writing, listening, speaking." COMMENTS: GR5 Closing 1=If #N continues to work with such dedication and commitment, I am confident #e will achieve good results this year. 2=#N has shown that #e is able to give 100% focus and effort in lessons. #E must now make sure that #e does this all of the time so that #e can succeed. 3=#N has made great progress already this year in ESL, and should continue to work hard to succeed. 4=#N often needs reminding to focus during ESL lessons and must make a greater effort not to be distracted if #e wants to succeed. 5=#N also needs to develop #h confidence to speak clearly in front of the class. COMMENTS: GR5 Closing EOY 1=I have really enjoyed teaching #N this year - #e is a #? student and I wish #m all the best for secondary school. 2=I have enjoyed teaching #N this year - #e is a #? student and I wish #m good luck for secondary school. 3=#N has made excellent progress this year through hard work and dedication. I wish #m all the best for secondary school. 4=#N has shown some spectacular qualities in ESL this year - I hope that #e displays them more often during Grade 6. 5=#N has shown the ability to work hard and conscientiously this year - #e must try to do this consistently to improve in Grade 6. COMMENTS: Gr5 Opening 1=#N is an excellent student and exceptional user of English. #E is able to demonstrate this across a variety of spoken, written and reading tasks. 2=#N is a delightful student and an excellent user of English. #E is able to show this across a variety of spoken, written and reading tasks. 3=#N is a good student and competent user of English. #E is able to show this across a range of spoken, written and reading tasks. 4=#N is a competent user of English. When focused, #e is able to demonstrate this in a range of tasks. 5=#N has made good progress this year and is becoming a competent user of English. With some support, #e is able to complete a range of spoken, written and reading tasks. COMMENTS: Gr5 Reading 1=#N can deploy a variety of strategies for reading comprehension and is able to use contextual clues to infer meaning. 2=#N has developed further strategies for reading comprehension this year, increasing #h ability to understand different texts. 3=#N is able to answer retrieval questions on different texts and is developing #h inference abilities. 4=#N sometimes needs support to understand more complicated reading tasks, but has developed #h ability to work independently. COMMENTS: GR5 Speaking 1=#E can speak with confidence and expression on a variety of topics, demonstrating a wide vocabulary and grasp of grammatical structures. 2=#E can speak well on different topics, making few errors in grammar. To improve #e should try to use more expression and intonation during speaking tests. 3=#E has improved #h ability to speak fluently on different topics, but still has a few errors in grammar. #E should also try to expand the vocabulary #e uses. 4=#E has improved #h fluency when speaking in English, but still makes grammar mistakes which inhibit meaning. #E should also try to use more conjunctions so that #h sentences flow together more. COMMENTS: GR5 Writing 1=#E has produced accomplished and mature writing across a variety of genres. #E has improved #h proofreading abilities and produces hilarious writing. 2=#E produces good writing across different genres. #N is often accurate in grammar, but should try to add more interest to #h writing to capture the imagination of the reader. 3=#E has produced some good pieces of writing this year. #N needs to improve #h ability to proofread for grammatical errors, and add more detail using adjectives and adverbials. 4=#E has good ideas when planning writing, but #h level of English still needs to be improved so that the meaning is not obscured by errors in grammar, particularly when using verbs. COMMENTS: GR6 Biology 1=N has developed #h knowledge in Biology - confidently explaining animal and plant systems, cells and functions, and the ways in which organisms interact within habitats. 2=#N has made good progress in Biology - #e is able to identify and group parts of plants, organ systems and cells, and discuss how organisms survive in different habitats. 3=#N has needed support to fully access the Biology curriculum - #e needs to revise animal and plant groups, organ systems and cellular structure, and the ways animals are adapted to different habitats. 4=#N has made progress in Biology this term - #e can list animal and plant groups and systems, and with support explain the functions of parts of cells and variation. COMMENTS: Gr6 Chemistry 1=#N has also shown an excellent grasp of Chemistry topics - #e can use particle theory to explain the properties of solids, liquids and gases, and explain the use of different materials according to their properties. 2=#N has also shown a good understanding in Chemistry - #e understands the behaviour of particles in solids, liquids and gases, and can identify changes in state from observations and data. #E has also learnt much of the new vocabulary describing material properties. 3=#N has also made some good progress in Chemistry - #e can list the properties of materials in different states, and identify acids and alkalis using a universal indicator. 4=#N has needed support to make progress in Chemistry - #e will need to revise #h understanding of properties, particles and the pH scale to be able to build on this next year. 5=#N has shown some understanding of the different topics in Chemistry, but will need to review them again so that #e has a solid base to develop knowledge from next year. COMMENTS: GR6 Closing 1=#N has shown great dedication and focus during lessons - I am sure #e will do well next year. 2=#N has a good understanding, but should be more confident in joining class discussions during lessons. 3=#N has made some improvements in focus this term, but needs to continue to develop #h ability to work independently. 4=#N has engaged well with lessons this term, and will need to maintain this focus next year. 5=#N has shown some good understanding in Science this term, but needs to remember when it is appropriate to talk during lessons. 6=#N is very engaged during Science lessons, and should try to improve #h confidence in answering questions. 7=#N showed great dedication during online and offline learning, which is shown in the progress #e has made. 8=#N has made a good effort to assimilate new learning, and now needs to practise applying it in problem solving contexts. 9=#N has shown that #e is capable of good focus in lessons, but often needs reminding to give 100% effort each time. 10=#N has demonstrated a good understanding of most concepts, but will need to improve #h attention in lessons to attain more highly. 11=#N can produce excellent work with support, but will need to gain more independence next year. COMMENTS: Gr6 Opening 1=#N has worked with focus and dedication this year in Science. #E is able to confidently apply #h understanding to problem solving. 2=#N has shown good focus this year in Science. #E is able to use scientific vocabulary to answer challenging questions. 3=#N has worked hard this year in Science. #E has developed #h ability to use scientific vocabulary when answering questions. 4=#N has demonstrated some good Science knowledge this year. #E is developing #h confidence in using scientific vocabulary to answer questions. 5=#N has made excellent progress in Science this year. #E can solve problems using their scientific knowledge and understanding. 6=#N has made some progress in Science this year. #E needs to develop #h ability to apply #h knowledge to understanding questions. COMMENTS: GR6 Physics 1=In Physics, #N has also excelled. #E is able to define relationships between forces and types of energy, as well as the effects of the movement of bodies in the Solar System. 2=In Physics, #N has developed as solid understanding of types of force and energy, and can apply their effects to explaining real world problems. 3=In Physics, there are many topics which #N needs to review - types of force and energy, and how the movement of the Earth in space affects night and day. 4=In Physics, #N has made some progress, but will need to revise forces, energy and the movement of bodies in space so that they can build on their understanding next year. COMMENTS: Grade 2 Closing 1=#N is able to use #h understanding to ask and answer complicated questions to demonstrate #h understanding. If #N continues to show such determination and effort in Science, #e will achieve highly this year. 2=#N is usually able to apply #h understanding to answering questions about different experiments and is increasingly able to describe predictions, and fair tests. To keep making progress, #N must make sure #e thinks carefully about what questions are asking in tests. 3=#N is increasingly able to use #h understanding of these topics to answer questions and is beginning to understand how to create a prediction and fair test. #N must continue to focus well during lessons and challenge #s to use new vocabulary. 4=With support, #N is increasingly able to apply their understanding of different topics to practical questions, although often needs prompting to give full explanations which show #e understands what the question is asking. 5=With significant support, #N can sometimes apply #h understanding to questions about experiments. To make more progress, #N needs to remember to always focus in Science lessons, especially when new vocabulary is being explained. #E needs to read questions carefully, and learn how to make a fair test. COMMENTS: Grade 2 Closing EOY 1=If #N continues to show such determination and effort in Science, #e will achieve highly next year. 2=To keep making progress, #N must make sure #e thinks carefully about what questions are asking in tests. 3=#N must continue to focus well during lessons and challenge #s to use new vocabulary. 4=With support, #N is increasingly able to apply their understanding of different topics to practical questions, although often needs prompting to give full explanations which show #e understands what the question is asking. 5=With significant support, #N can sometimes apply #h understanding to questions about experiments. To make more progress, #N needs to remember to always focus in Science lessons, especially when new vocabulary is being explained. #E needs to read questions carefully, and learn how to make a fair test. 6=#N often needs support in lessons and must revise all the Grade 2 topics before beginning to learn the Grade 3 ones. 7=#N will make better progress when #e improves #h focus in lessons. 8=#N understands Science well, but must improve #h reading skills and focus to make more progress. 9=#N must try to focus well during lessons and challenge #s to remember new learning. 10=#N should try to speak out and answer questions in class more confidently. COMMENTS: Grade 2 Forces 1=#E has understood different types of force and what they can do. #E should be very proud of this understanding as this was a very challenging topic. 2=#E can identify some different uses of forces and is beginning to understand their use in everyday life. 3=#E is beginning to understand how forces are used and how to measure them. COMMENTS: Grade 2 Healthy Living 1=#N knows how exercise and sleep are important to healthy living. #E knows all the food groups, their sources and functions in the human body. 2=#N knows how exercise and sleep are important to healthy living. #E knows some of the food groups and their sources and functions in the human body. 3=#N knows some things which are important to healthy living. #E knows some of the food groups but needs to revise their sources and functions. 4=#N needs to revise the food groups, what they provide, and what foods they are found in. COMMENTS: Grade 2 Healthy Living EOY 1=#N knows how diet, sleep and exercise are important to being healthy. 2=#E knows some of the food groups and their sources and functions in the human body. 3=#N knows some things which are important to healthy living. #E knows some of the food groups but needs to revise their sources and functions. 4=#N needs to revise the food groups, what they provide, and what foods they are found in. COMMENTS: Grade 2 Life Processes 1=#E knows the seven life processes and can group living and non-living things in a variety of ways. 2=#E knows most of the seven life processes and can group living and non-living things in different ways. 3=#E can describe some of the life processes of all living things, and can sort information about them. 4=#E needs to revise the seven life processes, and has begun to sort living and non-living things in different ways. COMMENTS: Grade 2 Materials 1=#N can define and give examples of different materials and their properties. 2=#N can identify many materials and their properties, and suggest uses for them. 3=#N needs support to identify many materials and their properties, and suggest uses for them. COMMENTS: Grade 2 Midterm comments 1 1=#N has had a good start to Grade 2. #E usually works hard on all #h subjects. 2=#N has had an excellent start to Grade 2. #E always works hard in all #h subjects. 3=#N has not had a great start to Grade 2. #E has needed reminding to focus and work hard on all #h subjects. COMMENTS: Grade 2 Midterm comments 2 1=#N has shown good dedication and concentration in lessons, listening carefully to instructions and completing work quickly. #E should make good progress this year if #e continues with this excellent attitude. 2=#N has shown that #e is mostly able to concentrate in lessons, but sometimes needs reminding to listen carefully to instructions. If #N works hard and with good focus, #e will make good progress this year. 3=#N often needs reminding to concentrate in lessons, as #e does not listen to instruction carefully. #E will have to improve #h focus and dedication in class to make good progress this year. COMMENTS: Grade 2 Midterm comments 3 1=#N is a good classmate and friend, frequently sharing and helping others around #m. #E is an important member of our class. 2=#N is usually a good classmate, but sometimes needs to be reminded about the Vinser Values. I hope #e will work hard this year to be a good friend. 3=#N sometimes argues or fights with #h classmates - #e will have to work hard this year to remember the Vinser Values and how to be a good friend. COMMENTS: Grade 2 Plants 1=#E can identify the four parts of a flowering plant and describe their functions. #E knows what a plant needs to be healthy. 2=#E can identify most parts of a flowering plant and describe their functions. #E knows what a plant needs to be healthy. 3=#E can identify some parts of a flowering plant and can list some of the things they need to be healthy. 4=#E needs to revise the parts of a flowering plant and their functions. #E knows some things a plant needs to be healthy. COMMENTS: Grade 2 Plants EOY 1=#E can identify the parts of a flowering plant, their functions and needs. 2=#E can identify most parts of a flowering plant, describing their functions and needs. 3=#E can identify some parts of a flowering plant and can list some of the things they need to be healthy. 4=#E needs to revise the parts of a flowering plant and their functions. COMMENTS: Grade 2 Senses 1=#E knows how humans and other living things use their senses to understand the world around them. 2=#E can name the 5 senses and sense organs. 3=With support, #e can name the five senses and match to their sense organs. COMMENTS: Grade 3 Closing 1=#N is a very inquisitive student and is able to ask and answer tricky questions to further #h understanding. #N must make sure that #e always reads test questions very carefully and answer precisely. 2=#N is a dedicated student and is increasingly able to ask and answer tricky questions. #N must ensure that #e reads test questions very carefully and uses scientific vocabulary in answers. 3=#N is a focused student, who is beginning to ask and answer tricky questions. #N must make sure that #e always reads test questions very carefully and uses scientific vocabulary to give full answers. 4=#N can be a very dedicated student, although #e needs to work more independently to learn new vocabulary and concepts. #N needs to read questions very carefully, and revise all Science learning to use in #h answers. 5=#N has made some progress in Science this term, but needs to improve #h knowledge and understanding of the different topics we have covered. New learning needs to be practised and thought about carefully so that #e can improve #h scores. COMMENTS: Grade 3 Habitats 1=#N can describe a variety of habitats, think of many ways in which animals are adapted to live in them and describe the impacts of human activity on them. 2=#N can identify different habitats, list ways in which animals are adapted to live in them and describe some human impacts on them. 3=#N can name some different habitats, and is beginning to list ways in which animals are adapted to live in them and human impact on them. 4=#N can name some different habitats, and with support identify how animals adapt to them and the ways humans impact them. COMMENTS: Grade 3 Skeletons 1=#N can name a variety of bones in the human body and describe their functions. 2=#N can name many bones in the human body and describe their functions. 3=With support, #N can name many bones in the human body and describe their functions. 4=#N has learnt a few of the bones in the human body, but needs support to identify their functions. COMMENTS: Grade 3 SLGs 1=#N can discuss the differences in particles in solids, liquids and gases, identifying the ways that bonds and energy influence the states of matter. #E can also identify changes of state from data and observations. 2=#N can discuss the differences in particles in solids, liquids and gases, and is beginning to understand how bonds and energy influence the states of matter. #E can also identify changes of state from data and observations. 3=#N can discuss the differences between particles in solids, liquids and gases. With support, #e can also identify changes of state from data and observations. 4=With support, #N can describe the properties of solids, liquids and gases, and name some of the changes of state. COMMENTS: Grade 3 Sound and ElecMag 1=#N can confidently describe how sounds are made, and the factors which influence volume and pitch. #E understands the role of electrons in creating an electric current, and can build complex circuits. 2=#N has learnt how sounds are made, and can list some factors which affect volume and pitch. #E can describe different types of electricity and build circuits from diagrams. 3=#N can describe how sounds are made and list some factors which influence volume. #E can build electrical circuits using different components. 4=#N has needed support to understand how sounds are made, and their volume changed. #E is able to describe how to use electricity safely. COMMENTS: Grade 4 Closing 1=#N can ask and answer difficult questions to further #h own understanding. #E can describe the reasons for controlling variables in a fair test. To continue to make good progress, #N must always read questions carefully to make sure #h answer fully matches what is asked. 2=#N can ask and answer a variety of questions to show #h own understanding. #E can list variables to make a fair test. To make good progress, #N must always read questions carefully to make sure #h answer fully matches what is being asked, and use scientific vocabulary. 3=#N is gaining confidence in asking and answering questions, and is able to make links between different areas of knowledge. #E can identify variables in a fair test. To improve, #e must always read the question very carefully, and make sure to answer thoroughly and precisely. 4=#N often needs extra support with answering and asking questions about different topics, and needs to make sure that #e focuses fully on all new learning and vocabulary. #E must practise reading carefully and answering fully in tests. 5=#N often needs to be reminded to fully participate in class. When prompted, #e can sometimes answer questions about different topics. To improve in Science, #N must make sure #e learns new vocabulary and pay attention always. 6=#E must make sure #e always focuses in class. 7=#E should also try to join in more with class discussions. 8=#E has made good progress this term by improving #h focus in lessons, I hope this continues. COMMENTS: Grade 4 Closing EOY 1=#N can ask and answer difficult questions to further #h own understanding. #E can describe the reasons for controlling variables in a fair test. 2=#N can ask and answer a variety of questions to show #h own understanding. #E can list variables to make a fair test. 3=#N is gaining confidence in asking and answering questions, and is able to make links between different areas of knowledge. #E can identify variables in a fair test. 4=#N often needs extra support with answering and asking questions about different topics, and needs to make sure that #e focuses fully on all new learning and vocabulary. #E must practise reading carefully and answering fully in tests. 5=#N often needs to be reminded to fully participate in class. When prompted, #e can sometimes answer questions about different topics. To improve in Science, #N must make sure #e learns new vocabulary and pay attention always. 6=#E must make sure #e always focuses in class. 7=#E should also try to join in more with class discussions. 8=#E has made good progress this term by improving #h focus in lessons, I hope this continues. COMMENTS: Grade 4 Light and Space 1=#N can explain how light travels and shadows are created. #E can apply this understanding to describe the effects of the movement of the Earth, Sun and Moon. 2=#N can describe how light travels and shadows are created. #E is beginning to apply this to describing the effects of the movement of bodies in space. 3=#N knows that light travels in straight lines and how shadows are created. 4=With support, #N is able to describe how light travels in straight lines and creates shadows. COMMENTS: Grade 4 Plants 1=#N can describe the stages in the life cycle of a flowering plant, and name the parts of a flower. 2=#N can identify the stages in the life cycle of a flowering plant, and name most of the parts of a flower. 3=#N can identify most of the stages in the life cycle of a flowering plant, and name many parts of a flower. 4=#N knows many of the stages in the life cycle of a flowering plant, and can name some parts of a flower. 5=#N can identify some of the stages of the life cycle of a flowering plant, and name some parts of the flower. COMMENTS: Grade 4 Water 1=#N has grasped the role of particles and energy in the states and changes of water, and can use this knowledge to describe real life applications of the processes. 2=#N can describe how particles behave in different states, and can identify the phase changes of water. 3=#N is beginning to describe how particles behave in different states, and understands most changes of state. 4=#N can usually give examples of solids, liquids and gases, and is beginning to understand what happens during evaporation and condensation. 5=#N can identify solids, liquids and gases from images of the particles, and is beginning to understand evaporation and condensation. COMMENTS: Science Grade 2 Opening 1=#N works hard in Science lessons to learn new concepts and vocabulary. #E is able to define new words learnt, and use them in written and spoken explanations. 2=#N pays good attention in Science lessons, working hard to learn new concepts and vocabulary. #E is often able to explain the meaning of new words learnt, and use them in explanations. 3=#N focuses well in Science lessons, working hard to learn new concepts and vocabulary. #E is usually able to explain the meaning of new words, and is beginning to use them in written and spoken explanations. 4=#N sometimes needs support to focus in Science lessons, so that #e can learnt the new concepts and vocabulary for each unit. #E can identify words from their definitions, and is beginning to use them in written and spoken explanations. 5=#N often needs support in Science lessons to understand and learn new words and concepts. With help and repetition, #e is able to remember definitions of new vocabulary, and is sometimes able to apply them in written and spoken explanations. COMMENTS: Science Grade 2 Opening EOY 1=#N works hard in Science lessons to learn new concepts and vocabulary. 2=#N pays good attention in Science lessons, working hard to learn new concepts and vocabulary. 3=#N focuses well in Science lessons, working hard to learn new concepts and vocabulary. 4=#N sometimes needs support to focus in Science lessons, so that #e can learn the new concepts and vocabulary for each unit. 5=#N often needs support in Science lessons to understand and learn new words and concepts. 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