/* 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: Visual Arts COMMENTS: T3 - 2 use of language 1=#N is articulate and makes interesting and insightful contributions to class discussions that demonstrate that #e has a good conceptual understanding of the material being covered. 2=#N is able to communicate confidently about #h work, using appropriate art vocabulary. 3=#N is able to communicate well about #h work and uses appropriate art language. 4=#N would benefit from taking a more active part in class discussions to enable #m to use art vocabulary more fluently. 5=When discussing #h work #e needs support to use the appropriate art vocabulary. 6=#E is able to share #h ideas with #h peers in class discussions. 7=#N is able to communicate confidently and makes thoughtful and interesting contributions to class discussions. 8=#N rarely participates in class discussions, but is much more confident when discussing #h ideas in small groups or one to one. 9=#N rarely participates in class discussions, and needs to be encouraged to do so. 10=As #N's understanding and use of English has grown so has #h confidence. COMMENTS: T3 - next steps 2 1=An important next step for #N, is to reflect on #h work so that #e can identify strengths and ways that it can be improved. 2=#H evaluations are at a basic level and #e now needs to work on being more specific and detailed in #h critical responses. 3=The overall quality of #h artwork could be improved by more attention to detail and the quality of finish. 4=#N could improve the overall quality of #h artwork by using feedback to develop #h ideas more thoroughly. 5=An important next step for #m would be to develop the confidence and willingness to take risks by trying out different solutions to #h problems. 6=#E sometimes fails to fully engage with tasks or demonstrate any enthusiasm and this means #e does not reach #h potential. An important next step for #m is to recognise #h strengths and be more confident in #h approach. 7=#N has a good range of practical skills and an important next step for #m is to focus on the process of what #e is learning so that #e can feel more confident. 8=#E is a quiet member of the class and an important next step for is #m to develop the confidence to express #h opinion in class discussions. 9=In order to develop #h own creative ideas and original solutions #N needs to develop the confidence to take risks and explore materials and techniques more fully. By exploring playfully and embracing the opportunity to learn from mistakes #N will begin to develop #h own style. 10=#E now needs to work on using more art vocabulary and being more specific and detailed in #h critical responses. 11=Developing the confidence to take risks and engage with the process of making art, which often means learning from our mistakes, will help #N develop #h practical skills further. 12=In an ideal world, #e would have time to explore all #h ideas but within the context of a class, a little more time spent planning and thinking things through, may help #m feel more secure in the direction of #h work. 13=An important next step for #N, is to improve the quality of #h written reflections by being more specific and detailed. 14=An important next step for #N, is to develop #h ideas more thoroughly by making connections with other artists through research. 15=Embracing the opportunity to learn from #h mistakes in the art room will help #h develop the emotional resilience to cope with setbacks and find ways to move forward and develop #h work. COMMENTS: T1-1 intro sentence 1=#N enjoys art and participates with enthusiasm and confidence. 2=#N enjoys art and approaches tasks with confidence. 3=#N enjoys art but sometimes lacks confidence in #h ability. 4=#N enjoys art and approaches tasks fairly confidently. 5=#N likes art and is fairly confident in #h approach. 6=#N enjoys art but is not very confident. 7=#N enjoys art and has a positive attitude towards learning. COMMENTS: T1-2 org focus 1=#E is well organised and is usually able to work with focus and commitment. 2=#E needs some support to organise #s and to stay focused. 3=#E is well organised and able to work with focus and commitment. 4=#E is able to organise #s and works with focus and commitment. 5=#E is able to organise #s but needs some support to maintain #h level of focus. 6=#E needs support with planning, organisation and staying focused. 7=#E needs some support to follow directions and organise #s. 8=#E needs support to sustain #h concentration and to organise #s. COMMENTS: T1-3 discussion 1=#N makes thoughtful and interesting contributions to class discussions. 2=#E participates in class discussions and is able to articulate #h thoughts and ideas. 3=#E participates well in class discussions and is able to articulate #h thoughts and ideas. 4=#E participates well in class discussions and is able to share #h ideas with #h peers. 5=I would encourage #N to participate more fully in class discussions. 6=#E is beginning to participate in class discussions and ask questions. 7=#E is very quiet and does not participate in class discussions although #e will happily talk about #h work one to one. 8=#E participates in class discussions and demonstrates a good appreciation of the artists' work we have looked at. COMMENTS: T1-4 practical skill 1=#H practical work is fairly basic and #e needs encouragement to observe carefully and add details. 2=#E is able to work independently and has a good level of practical skill. 3=#E works independently and will have a go at solving a problem before asking for help. 4=#E has creative ideas, is willing to take risks and has a good level of practical skill. 5=#E has creative ideas and good practical skills. 6=#E works independently and is setting #s higher standards which has led to an improvement in #h practical work. 7=#E approaches tasks with energy and enthusiasm and has made good progress this term. 8=#N has consistently worked hard and has spent time practising and refining #h skills and artwork. 9=#N shows great imagination and flair in art work and #h work is always of a very high quality. 10=#E has made effective use of the techniques covered this term and produced artwork of a good standard. 11=#N's lack of confidence can lead to #m being overly critical of #h work. This can make it difficult for #m to identify the successful parts of #h work and ways that #e can improve #h work. 12=#N has made good progress this term and has developed #h skills in drawing and painting. #E has demonstrated the ability to create effective compositions and is willing to use feedback to improve #h work. 13=#N has a positive attitude towards learning and understands that #h level of skill will improve with hard work and practise. #E responds well to feedback and uses it to improve #h artwork. 14=#N has a good level of practical skill and is always willing to listen to and use feedback 15=#E has creative ideas, is willing to take risks, has a good level of practical skills and produces high quality work 16=#N sets #s high standards and works hard to achieve them. COMMENTS: T1-5 improve 1=In order to improve #h artwork, #N needs to feel more confident in using art vocabulary when discussing artwork. 2=In order to improve #h artwork, #N needs to be more actively involved and engaged during lessons by participating in class discussions. 3=In order to improve #h artwork, #N needs to take more time over tasks to ensure a higher level of control and more polished final pieces. 4=In order to improve #h artwork, #N needs to reflect accurately on #h work, recognising #h strengths, so that #e can feel more confident in #h abilities. 5=In order to improve #h artwork, #N needs to develop the habit of reflection and independently ask for and use feedback from #h peers and teacher. 6=In order to improve #h artwork, #N needs to improve the presentation of #h work by adding more detail. 7=The quality of #h art would be improved if #e took a little more time and asked for and used feedback from #h peers and teacher. 8=In order to improve #h artwork, #N has set #s the goal of taking more risks with #h work by exploring materials and techniques fully in #h art book before starting on #h final piece. 9=In order to improve #h artwork #N needs to be more willing to take risks and explore materials and techniques more fully, which will help #m arrive at more original solutions. 10=In order to improve #h artwork, #N needs to make sure #e reviews #h work when #e thinks it is finished, and identify ways that it can be improved. 11=An important next step for #N is to begin to document the development of #h ideas in #h art book before starting on #h final piece. 12=In order to improve #h artwork, #N needs to make sure #e remains focused and use #h class time wisely. 13=In order to improve #h artwork, #N needs to develop #h confidence by focusing as much on the process as the end product. 14=In order to improve #h artwork, #N needs to spend more time developing #h ideas by researching and exploring possible alternatives. 15=#E is often first to finish #h work and in order to grow as an artist #N should take the time to review #h work carefully and consider how the quality of #h work can be improved. 16=An important next step for #N is to be open to listening to other people's ideas and feedback, consider what #e has heard, then decide how #e wants to proceed. 17=#N needs to continue to set #s challenging goals so that #e ensures #e reaches #h considerable potential. 18=#H work pace continues to be on the slow side and #e will need to develop time management strategies if #e is to complete art projects within a given time frame in the future. 19=#N has excellent practical skills and is often among the first to finish. In order to meet #h potential an artist #e needs to attempt more challenging solutions to the task and have higher expectations of #s. 20=In order to improve #h artwork, #N should try to be more of a risk taker as it is by taking risks, trying new skills, and techniques that one grows as an artist. COMMENTS: T3 - 1 art progress 1=#N has a growing enjoyment of art and has made good progress this year. 2=#N enjoys art and has made steady progress this year. 3=#N enjoys art and has made good progress this year. 4=#N enjoys art and has made excellent progress this year. 5=#N has made steady progress throughout the school year. 6=#N enjoys art and has made good progress in Art this year thanks to a sustained level of effort and hard work. 7=#N has made excellent progress in Art this year through focus and applying #s to #h work. 8=#N's confidence has grown and this has led to #m making good progress this year. 9=#N has made some progress although this has been limited as #e lacks confidence and #h practical skills are at a basic level. 10=#N has made progress this year although this has been limited by #h attitude and focus towards #h work. 11=#N has made good progress this year. 12=#N enjoys art and has made good progress since #e joined ACS. 13=#N's lack of confidence can lead to #m being overly critical of #h work. This can make it difficult for #m to identify the successful parts of #h work and ways that #e can improve #h work. 14=#N has made good progress this year and has a positive attitude towards learning. COMMENTS: T3 - next steps 1=An important next step for #N is to feel more confident in using art vocabulary when discussing artwork. 2=An important next step for #N is to be more actively involved and engaged during lessons by participating in class discussions. 3=An important next step for #N is to take more time over tasks to ensure a higher level of control and more polished final pieces. 4=An important next step for #m is to reflect accurately on #h work, recognising #h strengths, so that #e can feel more confident in #h abilities. 5=An important next step for #N is to develop the habit of reflection and independently ask for and use feedback from #h peers and teacher. 6=An important next step for #N is to improve the presentation of #h work by adding more detail. 7=An important next step for #N is as #h confidence in using English grows, is to participate in class discussions. 8=In order to improve #h artwork #e needs to take more care with the presentation of #h work, particularly in #h art book. 9=An important next step for #N is to be more willing to take risks and explore materials and techniques more fully, which will help #m arrive at more original solutions. 10=An important next step for #N, is to make sure #e reviews #h work when #e thinks it is finished and identify ways that it can be improved. 11=In order to improve #h artwork #e needs to make sure #e remains focused and use #h classtime wisely. 12=An important next step for #N is to spend more time developing #h ideas by researching and exploring possible alternatives. 13=In order to improve #h artwork #N should try to be more of a risk taker as it is by taking risks, trying new skills, and techniques that one grows as an artist. 14=#E is often first to finish #h work and in order to grow as an artist #N should take the time to review #h work carefully and consider how the quality of #h work can be improved. 15=An important next step for #N is to be open to listening to other people's ideas and feedback, consider what #e has heard, then decide how #e wants to proceed. 16=#N needs to continue to set #s challenging goals so that #e ensures #e reaches #h considerable potential. 17=#H work pace continues to be on the slow side and #e will need to develop time management strategies if #e is to complete art projects within a given time frame in the future. 18=#N has excellent practical skills and is often among the first to finish. In order to meet #h potential an artist #e needs to attempt more challenging solutions to the task and have higher expectations of #s. 19=An important next step for #N is to add more detail to #h work. 20=An important next step for #N is to develop the habit of reflection throughout the artistic process as #e is often so engaged with the process that #e sometimes fails to recognise the moment when #h work is complete. COMMENTS: T3 - strengths 1=#E works very quickly and is often satisfied with a result that is not #h best work. To improve #h artwork #e needs to attend to the quality of #h finish and not rush through the last stages of #h project. 2=#N's greatest strengths is #h willingness to listen to, consider and implement feedback and advice. 3=#N's practical work is of an excellent standard. #E has good practical skills and often interprets tasks in an interesting and creative way, which means #e is beginning to develop #h own style. 4=#N's work is imaginative and creative, as #e is willing to take risks and try new media combined with #h unique approach. 5=#N work is of an excellent standard in both technical skills and creativity. 6=#N reflects regularly throughout the creative process, which enables #m to identify ways to improve #m work. 7=#E has an intuitive sense of design and creates effective compositions. This, combined with a good range of practical and technical skills, enables #m to produce work of a pleasing quality. 8=#E has at times needed some encouragement to persevere and finish #h work off to the high standard that #e is capable of. 9=#E is able to organise #s and demonstrates good conceptual understanding of the material covered. 10=#H practical skills have grown and #e is more than capable of producing pleasing work. 11=#N demonstrates a good conceptual understanding of the work covered and shares #h ideas confidently. #E is less confident in #h own abilities and often asks for help or reassurance with #h practical work. 12=#H engagement is variable and #e tends to be interested in a narrow focus of subject matter and materials and needs to be encouraged to explore ideas and materials more fully. 13=#H confidence and ability to work with focus have grown this year, which has impacted positively on #h artwork. 14=#N approaches tasks thoughtfully and works purposefully with a clear goal in mind. 15=#H practical skills, willingness to take risks and #h ability to solve problems independently have all grown this year. This has impacted positively on the quality of #h artwork. 16=#N has a positive attitude towards learning and understands that #h level of skill will improve with hard work and practise. 17=#N is able to organise #s and #h materials and is much more independent when planning #h work. #E approaches tasks positively and applies #s consistently. 18=#H has needed some support to organise #s and maintain #h level of focus. 19=#E has good practical skills and demonstrates a good conceptual understanding of the material covered. 20=#E has a good range of practical skills, works carefully and enjoys including decorative details. COMMENTS: T3 art effort 1=#E is a principled and responsible member of the class who always tries #h best and works independently. 2=#E is conscientious in #h approach, always works with commitment and is keen to do #h best. 3=#E is well-organised, able to work independently and takes responsibility for #h own learning by asking for help when #e needs it. 4=#H confidence and willingness to take risks has grown this year. 5=#E approaches new ideas with confidence and enthusiasm. 6=#E has consistently worked hard and has spent time practising and refining #h artwork. 7=#E has a positive attitude toward learning and is conscientious and enthusiastic in #h approach. #E works with commitment and is always keen to do #h best. 8=#E approaches learning with enthusiasm, confidence and is always ready and eager to learn more. 9=#E has a positive attitude towards learning, is conscientious in #h approach and is keen to do #h best. 10=#E has needed considerable support this year to plan and organise tasks as well as maintain #h focus so that #e can complete them. 11=#N's ability to maintain focus and concentration has improved which has enabled #m to work more independently. This has impacted the quality of #h work positively as it now includes more detail. 12=#E sets #s high standards and works with commitment, enthusiasm and independence. 13=#H confidence in #h own abilities has grown which has impacted positively on the quality of #h artwork. 14=#E has a cheerful, enthusiastic and positive approach to learning meeting new ideas, material and skills with confidence and curiosity. 15=#E can lack confidence in #h own ability and needs additional support and reassurance. 16=#E has proved a distraction for many in class due to sustained levels of talking and unfocussed work. 17=#E needs to ensure that #e focuses on the task at hand and does not find #s distracted by others. 18=#E approaches learning with enthusiasm, confidence and always has a clear idea about what #e want to achieve. 19=#H confidence has grown and #e now participates more readily in class discussions. 20=#N's ability to maintain focus and concentration has improved which has enabled #m to work more confidently and independently. COMMENTS: T3 effort 2 1=#N has made good progress this term and is able to work at a task for longer periods of time. 2=#N needs encouragement to listen to, and follow directions. 3=#N has been self-motivated in #h approach and has applied #s consistently to produce #h best work. 4=#N's enthusiasm and engagement have been variable depending on the project #e is working on. 5=#N has been self-motivated and focused in #h approach. 6=#N's enthusiasm and engagement have been variable and #e has needed some support to remain focused and stay on task. 7=#N has needed some support to remain focused and stay on task. 8=#E has a positive attitude towards learning, is enthusiastic in #h approach and is keen to do #h best. 9=#N has a positive attitude and approaches tasks with enthusiasm. At times #e can lack confidence in #h own abilities and needs some reassurance that #e does have the necessary skills to complete the task. COMMENTS: T3 strengths 2 1=#E has good planning and organisational skills and is able to work independently. #E has demonstrated a good range of practical skills and the ability to solve problems. 2=#N has a very clear vision of what #e wants to create and works diligently to make that vision a reality. 3=#N was willing to give extra time beyond class to ensure that #h work was completed on time. 4=#E has good cooperative working skills, likes group work, and benefits from the support of #h peers when making pieces of art. 5=With support and encouragement #e is capable of producing pleasing results. #E needs considerable support to plan and organise tasks as well as maintain #h focus so that #e can complete them. 6=#E explores materials and techniques with confidence and participates well in discussions. 7=#N produces bold, imaginative and original artwork. 8=#H practical work is fairly basic and #e needs encouragement to observe carefully and add details. 9=#N finds the organisational aspect of art quite challenging and needs support to organise #s and #h materials. 10=#E has explored many different sorts of techniques and materials, and is beginning to create much more detail in #h work. 11=#H practical skills and willingness to take risks has grown this year. 12=#N has good practical skills but lacks confidence and often asks for help or reassurance. 13=Generally #h preferred working style is to let things evolve with a focus on the process of making art. While this is an important and valid approach, there are times when a little more planning can lead to a more effective end product. 14=#N demonstrates particular strengths in three dimensional work. 15=#N always takes time and care with #h work, confidently using any new technique #e is introduced to. 16=#E explores materials and processes confidently. #E works neatly and includes details in #h artwork. 17=#E pays a great deal of attention to detail which means #e takes a great deal of time which can lead to incomplete work. 18=Through #h practical work, #N has demonstrated a good knowledge of art materials and techniques. 19=#E has good planning and organisational skills, which #e can apply in a variety of situations. 20=#E is beginning to use #h workbook effectively to experiment with media and techniques and to document how #e develops #h ideas. 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