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COMMENTS: G1 art skills
1=#E exceeds in using various tools and is always interested in new art techniques in class.
2=#E is a risk-taker, willing to try different tools and techniques in the art class.
3=#E sometimes is not willing to try new tools and techniques in the art class.

COMMENTS: G1 art vocabulary
1=#N is always eager to talk about art and to use learned art vocabulary while talking about #h choices and preferences during the art-making process, as well as while presenting #h works, reflecting on #h progress and responding to art.
2=#N can use learned art vocabulary while talking about #h choices and preferences during the art making process, as well as while presenting #h works, reflecting on #h progress and responding to art.
3=#N sometimes can use learned art vocabulary while talking about #h choices and preferences during the art making process, as well as while presenting #h works, reflecting on #h progress and responding to art.
4=#N needs significant support and encouragement to use learned art vocabulary while talking about #h choices and preferences during the art making process, as well as while presenting #h works, reflecting on #h progress and responding to art.

COMMENTS: G1 caring for space
1=#N is beginning to learn how to care for #h working space and art supplies.
2=#N is developing the habit of caring for #h working space and art supplies
3=#N can care for #h working space and art supplies.
4=#N is a principled student and always cares for #h working space and art supplies.

COMMENTS: G1 class rules
1=#E demonstrates a very good understanding of the classroom rules and always pays attention to the teacher’s instructions.
2=#E knows the classroom rules and follows the teacher’s instructions.
3=At times, #e has to be reminded of the classroom rules and usually follows the teacher’s instructions.
4=#E frequently has to be reminded of the classroom rules and has difficulty with following teacher’s instructions.

COMMENTS: G1 elements of art
1=#N demonstrated a basic understanding of how to use the Elements of Art introduced in class
2=#N is developing #h understanding of how the Elements of Art introduced in class can be used in #h own art-making process.
3=#N understands what are the Elements of Art introduced in class.

COMMENTS: G1 reflecting
1=With the teacher’s prompts, #e is beginning to reflect on #h work.
2=#E is developing the ability to reflect on #h work, occasionally requiring teacher’s prompts.
3=#E can reflect on #h work in order to become more aware of #h progress.

COMMENTS: G1 self-management
1=#E demonstrates a very good understanding of the classroom rules and always pays attention to the teacher’s instructions.
2=#E knows the classroom rules and follows the teacher’s instructions.
3=At times, #e has to be reminded of the classroom rules and usually follows the teacher’s instructions.
4=#E frequently has to be reminded of the classroom rules and has difficulty with following teacher’s instructions.
5=#N has excellent time management skills and always completes #h tasks on time.
6=#N has good time management skills and can complete #h tasks in the art class.
7=#N developed #h time management skills and ocassionally needs minor support to complete #h task in the art class.
8=#N is still developing #h time management skills and needs significant support to complete #h task in the art class.

COMMENTS: G1 social skills
1=#N can work excellently both individually or in groups, being able to focus during the art-making process and an active member of every group while working on collaborative art projects.
2=#N can work both individually or in groups during the art-making process.
3=#N occasionally had difficulties to work individually or in groups during the art-making process, not being able to focus on #h work and separate work from social time.
4=#N had difficulties to work individually or in groups during the art-making process, often not being able to focus on #h work and separate work from social time.

COMMENTS: G2 art supplies and techniques
1=#E is proficient in using basic art supplies available in the art room and can work in a variety of media.
2=#E can use basic art supplies available in the art room and is willing to work in different media.
3=#E sometimes needs support while using basic art supplies available in the art room and with teacher's encouragement works in different media.
4=#E needs significant support while using basic art supplies available in the art room.

COMMENTS: G2 experimenting with techniques
1=#N is open-minded and always willing to use #h knowledge of different materials and media while experimenting with various tools and new techniques.
2=#N is willing to use #h knowledge of different materials and media while experimenting with various tools and new techniques.
3=Encouraged by the teachers, #N sometimes can use #h knowledge of different materials and media while experimenting with various tools and new techniques.
4=#N is still developing the ability to use #h knowledge of different materials and media while experimenting with various tools and new techniques.

COMMENTS: G2 focus
1=#E works very well both individually and in small groups and is always focused on #h task.
2=#E can focus on #h task while working individually or in small groups.
3=#E sometimes has difficulties to separate work and social time, and occasionally can’t focus on #h task while working individually or in small groups.
4=#E often has difficulties to separate work and social time, and can’t focus on #h task while working individually or in small groups.

COMMENTS: G2 responsibility
1=#N demonstrates great independence and an excellent understanding of #h responsibilities in the art room.
2=#N is independent and understands #h responsibilities in the art room.
3=#N occasionally doesn’t show an understanding of #h responsibilities in the art room.
4=#N finds it challenging to understand #h responsibilities in the art room.

COMMENTS: G2 self-management
1=#E demonstrates excellent self-management skills and always follows the procedures and teacher’s instructions.
2=#E demonstrates self-management skills and follows the procedures and teacher’s instructions.
3=#E s still developing #h self-management skills and occasionally has to be reminded to follow the procedures and teacher’s instructions.
4=#E is still developing #h self-management skills and has to be reminded to follow the procedures and teacher’s instructions.

COMMENTS: G2 thinking routines
1=#N has a very good understanding of thinking routines and can use them while reflecting and talking about art without the teacher’s support.
2=#N can use thinking routines while reflecting and talking about art.
3=#N occasionally needs support while using thinking routines while reflecting and talking about art.
4=#N needs significant support while using thinking routines while reflecting and talking about art.

COMMENTS: G3 art supplies
1=#E is proficient in using basic art supplies available in the art room.
2=#E can use basic art supplies available in the art room.
3=#E sometimes needs support while using basic art supplies available in the art room.
4=#E needs significant support while using basic art supplies available in the art room.

COMMENTS: G3 rules
1=#N is very independent in the art class and always shows knowledge of class rules and procedures.
2=#N demonstrates independence in the art class and shows knowledge of class rules and procedures.
3=#N occasionally shows independence in the art class and sometimes has to be reminded of class rules and procedures.
4=#N is developing #h independence in the art class and seldom shows knowledge of class rules and procedures.

COMMENTS: G3 techniques
1=#N has demonstrated excellent use of various materials and techniques while creating art.
2=#N has learned how to use various materials and techniques while creating art.
3=#N is developing #h skills and ability to use various materials and techniques while creating art.
4=#N is still beginning to develop #h skills and ability to use various materials and techniques while creating art.

COMMENTS: G3 vocabulary
1=#N always uses learned art vocabulary while talking about #h choices and preferences during the art-making process, as well as while presenting #h works, reflecting on #h progress and responding to art.
2=#N can use learned art vocabulary while talking about #h choices and preferences during the art making process, as well as while presenting #h works, reflecting on #h progress and responding to art.
3=#N often has to be reminded to use learned art vocabulary while talking about #h choices and preferences during the art making process, as well as while presenting #h works, reflecting on #h progress and responding to art.
4=#N seldom uses learned art vocabulary while talking about #h choices and preferences during the art making process, as well as while presenting #h works, reflecting on #h progress and responding to art.

COMMENTS: G3 work
1=#E understands #h responsibilities and is able to work very well individually, in small groups or with the whole class.
2=#E can work individually, in small groups or with the whole class.
3=At times #e finds it difficult to separate work from social time while working individually, in small groups or with the whole class.
4=#E often finds it difficult to separate work from social time while working individually, in small groups or with the whole class.

COMMENTS: G4 brainstorming
1=With significant support and encouragement #N was able to brainstorm multiple approaches to a creative problem.
2=With some encouragement #N could brainstorm multiple approaches to a creative problem.
3=During class time #N could brainstorm multiple approaches to a creative problem.
4=#N is always eager to brainstorm multiple approaches to a creative problem.

COMMENTS: G4 creating meaningful works
1=#E is developing the ability to revise an artwork in progress in order to create works which are meaningful and have a purpose to #m
2=#E could revise #h artwork during the art-making process and eventually create meaningful works.
3=#E demonstrated significant maturity during the creative process by being able to revise artworks in progress and eventually creating meaningful works.

COMMENTS: G4 interpreting art
1=#E is beginning to develop the ability to interpret masterpieces discussed in class.
2=With some encouragement, #e was able to interpret masterpieces discussed in class.
3=#E was able to interpret masterpieces discussed in class by referring to contextual information and analyzing relevant subject matter and characteristics of form
4=#E is a knowledgeable and reflective learner who was able to interpret masterpieces discussed in class by referring to contextual information and analyzing relevant subject matter and characteristics of form.

COMMENTS: G4 media and techniques
1=With teacher’s guidance #e was able to work in a variety of media.
2=#E can work in a variety of media.
3=#E is proficient in using a variety of media.

COMMENTS: G4 presenting
1=#N exceeds in preparing #h work for presentation using different media.
2=#N could prepare #h work for presentation using different media.
3=#N sometimes had difficulties in preparing #h work for presentation.
4=#N had difficulties in preparing #h work for presentation.

COMMENTS: G4 problem-solving skills
1=#E demonstrated excellent art skills and problem-solving skills while working on a variety of projects.
2=#E developed #h art skills and problem solving skills while working on a variety of projects.
3=#E begun to develop art skills and problem solving skills while working on a variety of projects.
4=#E needed significant support while trying to develop art skills and problem solving skills while working on a variety of projects.

COMMENTS: G4 responsibility
1=#N has an excellent understanding of #h responsibilities in the art class, always takes care of the materials and tools and comes to class prepared.
2=#N understood #h responsibilities in the art room and could take care of the materials and tools and comes to class prepared.
3=At times #N had to be reminded of #h responsibilities in the art room, seldom comes to class prepared or takes care of the materials and the space.
4=#N frequently had to be reminded of #h responsibilities in the art room, seldom comes to class prepared or takes care of the materials and the space.

COMMENTS: G4 rules
1=#E is a mature learner and #h always respected class rules and teacher’s instruction in class.
2=#E followed class rules and teacher’s instruction in class.
3=#E sometimes couldn’t follow class rules and teacher’s instruction in class.
4=#E wasn’t able to follow class rules and teacher’s instructions in class.

COMMENTS: G4 skills
1=#E demonstrated excellent art skills and problem solving skills while working on a variety of projects.
2=#E developed #h art skills and problem solving skills while working on a variety of projects.
3=#E begun to develop art skills and problem solving skills while working on a variety of projects.
4=#E needed significant support while trying to develop art skills and problem solving skills while working on a variety of projects.

COMMENTS: G4 vocabulary
1=#N exceeds in using learned art vocabulary while talking about #h choices and preferences during the art making process, as well as while presenting #h works, reflecting on #h progress and responding to art during class discussions, self-reflections and while giving feedback to #h classmates.
2=#N could use learned art vocabulary while talking about #h choices and preferences during the art making process, as well as while presenting #h works, reflecting on #h progress and responding to art during class discussions, self-reflections and while giving feedback to #h classmates.
3=#N sometimes wasn’t able to use learned art vocabulary while talking about #h choices and preferences during the art making process, as well as while presenting #h works, reflecting on #h progress and responding to art during class discussions, self-reflections and while giving feedback to #h classmates.
4=#N found it very challenging to use learned art vocabulary while talking about #h choices and preferences during the art making process, as well as while presenting #h works, reflecting on #h progress and responding to art during class discussions, self-reflections and while giving feedback to #h classmates.

COMMENTS: G5 analyzing art
1=#E is beginning to develop the ability to analyze characteristics of form, contextual information, subject matter, visual elements, and use of media while working on various art projects or responding to artworks presented in class.
2=#E is developing the ability to analyze characteristics of form, contextual information, subject matter, visual elements, and use of media while working on various art projects or responding to artworks presented in class.
3=#E demonstrates the ability to analyze characteristics of form, contextual information, subject matter, visual elements, and use of media while working on various art projects or responding to artworks presented in class.
4=#E exceeds in analyzing characteristics of form, contextual information, subject matter, visual elements, and use of media while working on various art projects or responding to artworks presented in class.

COMMENTS: G5 art making
1=#N needed significant support to identify, describe, and visually document places and objects of personal significance.
2=#N is developing diverse methods for of artistic investigation, with teacher’s prompts could identify, describe, and visually document places and objects of personal significance, as well as developed skills in multiple art-making techniques
3=#N used diverse methods for of artistic investigation, could identify, describe, and visually document places and objects of personal significance, as well as developed skills in multiple art-making techniques

COMMENTS: G5 craftsmanship
1=#N is beginning to demonstrate quality craftsmanship through care for and use of materials, tools, and equipment.
2=#N is developing quality craftsmanship through care for and use of materials, tools, and equipment.
3=#N demonstrates quality craftsmanship through care for and use of materials, tools, and equipment.

COMMENTS: G5 generating ideas
1=Encouraged by the teachers, #e could combine ideas to generate an innovative idea for art-making and develop skills in multiple art-making techniques.
2=#E could combine ideas to generate an innovative idea for art-making and develop skills in multiple art-making techniques.

COMMENTS: G5 home learning
1=#N is a mature student committed to #h own learning and #e comes to art class prepared.
2=#N did not turn in #h home learning this semester.

COMMENTS: G5 interpreting art
1=With significant support of the teachers #e could identify and analyze cultural associations suggested by the masterpieces discussed in class.
2=With some support of the teachers #e could identify and analyze cultural associations suggested by the masterpieces discussed in class.
3=#E could identify and analyze cultural associations suggested by the masterpieces discussed in class.
4=#E is a knowledgeable and reflective learner and could identify and analyze cultural associations suggested by the masterpieces discussed in class.

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.

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.

LIST: How-to-improve
1=focus more in the lessons
2=put more time aside for homework
3=try not to chat during lessons
4=do more project research on the internet
5=develop #h computer skills
6=pay more attention to instructions

LIST: Science-topics
1=Heating and Cooling
2=Light and Sound
3=Exploring Magnetism
4=Changing Earth

LIST: Time-period
1=year
2=semester
3=1st semester
4=2nd semester
5=3rd semester
6=4th semester
7=term
8=1st term
9=2nd term
10=3rd term
11=4th term



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