COMMENTS: first term comments

1=#N is a pleasure to have in class. #E is capable of improving the quality

of #h work. In addition, #N finds difficult to manage data-based questions in
#subjects paper #?. #E must refine #h revision technique and do lots of
exercises as an essential part of work to ensure a successful result in #h
examination papers.

2=#N's diligent approach and keen interest are reflected in #h very good
grade this term. I am confident that #e will maintain this high standard of
work to enable #m to be successful next term.

3=#Ns performance has demonstrated a good grasp of the subject

concepts. However, #e needs more reading at home from the textbook and
#e will improve #h knowledge and conceptual understanding. Next term #e
must improve #h class work and show me #e really is interested in
#subjects.

4=#N is underachieving. #H examination performance and assignments

this term were weak. #E must revise (using past papers) and work harder
afterschool if #e wants to be successful next term.

5=#N has not made the progress that I would have liked so far this term. #E
has not been able to demonstrate that #e fully understands the subject. #N
tends to lose focus during lessons. #E needs to maintain #h concentration
throughout and in all areas of the programme. I am confident that, with
continued effort and revision, #e will be very successful in #h exams next
term.

6=#N is a pleasure to have in class. #E consistently completes all

homework and assignments and continues to work hard to understand the
concepts in IGCSE biology. I note, though, that #e struggles with parts of the
curriculum in IGCSE biology. #E will need to receive extra support from the
Resources Department if #e wants to improve #h grade next term.

7=#N is very responsible and has shown a high level of effort. #E has
worked enthusiastically throughout this term in #subjects. I have no doubt
that #N has the potential to pass the subject and achieve grades beyond an
#subjects level #?, but this will only happen if #e is prepared to spend more
time on #h studies.

8=#N is underachieving, in my opinion. #H examination performance and

assignments this term were weak. #E must revise (using past papers) and
work harder after school if #e wants to be successful next term.

9=#N has not made the progress that I would have liked so far this term. #E
has not been able to demonstrate that #e fully understands the subject. #N
is often distracted in class and will need to increase #h effort and show
more responsibility towards #h studies next term.
10=#N is a pleasure to have in class. #E continues to struggle with the
curriculum in #subjects. However, #e is capable of improving the quality of
#h work. #N is often distracted in class so #e will need to increase #h effort
and show more responsibility as regards #h studies next term.

11=#N has not made the progress that I would have liked so far this term.
#E has not been able to demonstrate that #e fully understands the subject.
#N still is lacking the commitment to do better in #subjects. If #e doesnt
change this attitude #e wont pass this subject. #E still needs to have a
more detailed revision and practise with more past paper questions.

12=#N continues to struggle with the curriculum in #subjects. #N is not

meeting assignments deadlines and during #h examination performance #e
often leaves entire sections or questions blank on exams. #N still is lacking
the commitment to do better in this subject. If #e doesnt change this
attitude, #e wont pass #subjects.

COMMENTS: introduction

1=#Ns performance has demonstrated a good grasp of the subject

concepts. However #e needs more reading at home from the text book and
#e will improve #h knowledge and conceptual understanding.

2=#N has made steady progress throughout the term. It is understandable

that #N is adjusting to the demands of a new educational system, #e still
needs to put more effort into this process.

3=#N is very responsible and has shown a high level of effort. #E has
worked enthusiastically throughout this term in #subjects.

4=#N tends to lose focus during lessons. #E needs to maintain #h

concentration throughout and in all areas of the programme.

5=#N is capable of achieving higher marks. Late, incomplete, or missing

assignments contribute to #h effort marks and grades.

6=#N is a pleasure to have in class. #E always turns in homework and

assignments on time.

7=#N is pleasure to have in class. #E usually completes all assignments

and homeworks and this is reflected in #h effort marks.

8=#N is a plesure to have in class. #E consistently completes all homework

and assignments and continues to work hard to understand the concepts in
#subjects.

9=#N is capable of achieving higher marks. Low exam scores have

contributed to #h marks.

10=#N continues to struggle with the curriculum in #subjects.

11=#N is a pleasure to have in class. #E always turns in homeworks and
assignments on time and participates in class in a possitive manner.

12=#N is a pleasure to have in class. #E is capable of improving the quality

of #h work.

13=#N is a plesure to have in class. However late or missing assignments

are contributing to #h effort grade.

14=#N continues to struggle with the curriculum in #subjects. On the test

#e got #?% and left entire sections blank.

15=#N has improved #h effort toward the end of this term

16=#N has demonstrated a good understanding and knowledge of the

topics cover in #subjects. During the course #e has shown evidence of
excellence and #h commitment to be a good student has made #m a
pleasure to teach.

17=#N has been an enthusiastic and likable student. #E has demostrated

that #h now has a good understanding.

18=#N has demonstrated that #h is an independent thinker with the ability

to equire deeper into the topics covered on this couse.

19=#N is a thoughtful student who has worked hard to improve #h

appreciation and application of topics covered in this subject.

20=#N has not made the progress that I would have liked so far this term.
#E has not been able to demonstrate that #e understands the subject.

COMMENTS: project or effort

1=#E has put a lot of effort into #h project-work and I was especially
pleased with #h #SampleScienceTopics assignment.

2=Project-work has been done to a minimum standard and is often handed

in late.

3=#H project-work has varied considerably however #h

#SampleScienceTopics assignment was excellent and has been displayed in
reception.

4=#N often leaves entire sections or questions blank on exams.

5=#N has put a lot of effort in #h #subjects this term.

6=#N has grasped #SampleScienceTopics concepts with less dificulty than

#?

7=#N will need to increase #h effort in #subjects.

COMMENTS: Summing-up sentence

1=#E also needs to improve the practical write ups in #subjects. This is one
of my concerns for #h #subjects grade.

2=#N has achieved a Level #? overall. With a little more effort #e could
reach Level #?.

3=#N has not had the best of starts this year and is still working at Level
#?.

4=#E will need to recieve extra support from the resource deparment if #e
wants to improve #h grade next term.

5=#N is often distracted in class will need to increase #h effort and show
more responsibility towards #h studies next term.

6=#E participates in class discussions. With continued effort and diligence I

am confident #N can achieve #? next term.

7=I am confident that with continued effort and revison #e will be very
successful on #h exams next term.

8=#N is one of the brightest students in class and should be getting an

outstanding grade next term.

9=#E must have a constant revision if #e wants to achieve a better grade

next term.

10=#E still needs to have a more detailed revision and practice with more
past paper questions.

11=Next term #e must improve #h classwork and show me #e really is

interested in #subjects.

12=I have no doubt that #N has the potential to pass the subject and
achieve grades beyond an #subjects level #?, but this will only happen if #e
is prepared to spend more time on #h studies.

13=#E has had many absences during this first semester and I am
concerned that #e may be missing important notes that #e will need when
it is time to review for exams. I recommend that #e avoid missing school
whenever possible and make a stronger effort to take detailed notes in
class.

14=#N may want to consider getting a few tutoring sessions for improving
#h knowledge and conceptual understanding in this subject .
15=If #N is to attain a better grade in this subject, #e needs to pull #s
more for the tests and meet assignments deadlines. I am concerned about
#h absences.

16=#E still needs to revise thoroughly and develop more #h practical skills
in #subjects. There is still new learning to do but thorough revision and
plenty of practice #e will attain a better grade.

17=#N still is lacking the commitment to do better in #subjects. If #e doesn

t change this attitude #e wont pass this subject.

18=#N finds difficult to manage data based questions in #subjects paper

#?. #E must refine #h revision technique and do lots of exercises as an
essential part of work to ensure a successful result in #h examination
papers.

19=I am confident that if #e once more revises and practices with past
paper exercises #e will achieve an average grade in #h mock examinations
next January.

20=#E has a lot of gaps in #h understanding and #e is not meeting

deadlines for assignments. #E needs to have a regular nightly revision and
do more exercises to practice if #e wants to pass this subject in the mock
session.

LIST: SampleRatingList

1=an excellent

2=a good

3=an average

4=a disappointing

5=a poor

LIST: SampleScienceTopics

1=heating and cooling

2=atoms and elements

3=solids, liquids and gases

4=electricity

5=cells

6=classification and cell structure

7=cell transport and enzymes

8=coordination and response

9=excretion

10=ecology and conservation

11=human physiology

12=plant tropisms

13=homeostasis

14=nervous system

LIST: subjects

1=IGCSE biology

2=IB biology

3=IGCSE

4=General Science

5=Science

6=Extended Essay

7=Group 4 Project

8=Internal Assessment

9=paper 5

10=paper 3

11=paper s 2 and 3

12=paper 2

Report Card Comments & PhrasesGeneral

and Handwriting
Comments
All of _______'s basic skills are at grade level, but he is not working to the best of
his ability.
 _______'s school work has shown improvement over the past quarter. I hope this
effort will continue.

_______'s behavior continues to be inconsistent. She is still having difficulty

following the school rules and respecting the other students. Please call to set up a
conference.

Thank-you for your continued support and help from home. The amount of extra
time you have been spending with _______ on his schoolwork is evident.

_______ has improved since the last time we met. I suggest that you continue to
work on _______ nightly.

_______ is a polite and alert _____ grader. Because he is a quiet boy, he needs to
be encouraged to participate in class. Any help you can give from home would be
very beneficial.

_______ has adjusted nicely to her new school environment. Could you call to set
up a meeting as soon as you are settled into your new home?

General
_______ is gaining more self-confidence.

_______ is maintaining grade-level expectations.

_______ performs well in everything he undertakes.

_______ is doing strong work in all areas.

_______ is a clear thinker.

_______ has good organization of thoughts.

_______ should be encouraged to _____.

_______ needs frequent encouragement.

_______ exhibits creativity.

_______ has excessive tardiness.

_______ has excessive absences.

_______ has failed to turn in makeup work.

_______ is a good student who appears to be a deep thinker.

 _______ grasps new ideas promptly.

_______ talks excessively.

_______ needs to spend more time on assigned tasks.

_______ does not put enough time into the assignments.

_______ needs to improve self-discipline

A conference is requested.

Please call to set up a conference.

Your constant cooperation and help are appreciated.

It is possible for _______ to exceed grade expectations.

Handwriting
_______'s handwriting needs to be improved.

_______ has good (poor) fine-motor skills.

_______ is able to print on the lines.

_______ spaces letters and words correctly.

_______'s work is not neat.

_______ does not form letters correctly.

Some of _______'s printing is excellent, but it is often untidy in daily assignments.

When printing, _______ often reverses letters, such as __, __, etc.

Teacher Comments on Report Cards

1. Is developing a better attitude toward ___ grade.
2. Is showing interest and enthusiasm for study.
3. Wants responsibilities and follows through.
4. Enthusiastic about participating. Gaining more self-confidence.
5. Has earned a very fine report card. Has been consistently progressing.
6. Has shown a good attitude about trying to improve in ___.
7. Is willing to take part in all classroom activities.
8. _____'s attitude toward school is excellent. Is hard-working.
9. Needs to increase speed and comprehension in reading.
10. Making steady progress academically. Is maintaining grade-level
achievements.
11. Performs well everything he undertakes. Has a good attitude towards
school
12. Rate of achievement makes it difficult for ___ to keep up with the class.
13. _______ shows self-confidence in writing. However, handwriting needs to
be improved.
14. Cooperative, well mannered. Capable of achieving a higher average in
____.
15. Is inconsistent in his efforts, especially in ___.
16. Sacrificing accuracy for unnecessary speed in his written work.
17. Would improve if he developed a greater interest in ___.
18. Comprehends well, but needs to work more quickly.
19. Enjoys doing neat careful work. Is working well in all subjects
20. Is friendly and cooperative Has a sense of humor
21. Lacks independence / Is gaining independence
22. Is becoming more self-reliant. Is an attentive student
23. Is a polite conscientious pupil. Is especially good at ______
24. Requires too much supervision. Makes little effort when not under direct
supervision
25. Is not very appreciative of the value of ( time, courtesy, sharing,
neatness, accuracy)
26. _____ has matured nicely this year, academically and socially.
27. There has been a noticeable improvement in _____'s study habits this
reporting period, which is very encouraging.
28. _____________ continued to blossom as the year progressed.
29. She is capable of much better work. Possesses good self discipline
30. _________has made nice progress this reporting period.
31. ___________ is a wonderful girl and I'm happy to have had her in my
class.
32. She has made many fine contributions to the class and is an inspiration
to her classmates.
33. With ____'s friendly, cooperative attitude, she will always be a pleasant
addition to any class.
34. His friendly, sincere way has made him a very popular member of the
___ grade.
35. Regardless of how busy _________ is, he still has time to do something
nice for someone. For this reason, he is one of the best-liked members of my
class.
36. _____________ is a pleasant, conscientious student.
37. He is self-confident and has excellent manners.
38. She assumes responsibility well, (excels on the playground) and is well
liked by her peers.
39. Experiences difficulty following directions-when unsure needs to ask for
questions
40. Needs to actively participate in classroom discussion
41. Needs to pay attention in class. Does not put enough time into
assignment
42. Bill excels in science. He needs more opportunities to develop his
friendship skills.
43. Leslie is friendly and well-liked. She would benefit from practicing her
reading fluency and comprehension skills.
44. _______ speaks very well in front of the class. However, her written work
needs much improvement. With greater effort, the improvement should
slowly come.
45. Although _______ is trying very hard, she is having difficulty writing
smooth, fluent sentences.
46. Needs to participate in more independent reading.
47. __ needs to take his/her time and think about what he/she reads.
48. __'s writing has a refreshing sense of voice, clarity, and style.
49. answers well in class, and shows great interest and enthusiasm when
discussing and offering opinions!
50. has a tendency to be quiet during discussions, and prefers to listen to
others' opinions and comments.
51. All of _______'s basic skills are at grade level, but he is not working to the
best of his ability.
52. _______'s school work has shown improvement over the past quarter.
53. _______ is a polite and alert _____ grader. Because he is a quiet boy, he
needs to be encouraged to participate in class.
54. ______ has earned a very fine report card. _______ is maintaining grade-
level expectations.
55. ____ does not put enough time into the assignments.____ needs to spend
more time on assigned tasks.
56. It is possible for _______ to exceed grade expectations.
57. ______ is making progress in all academic areas. She is having some
difficulty with ______, but if she continues to work hard she will see
improvement soon.
58. ______ volunteers frequently and makes wonderful contributions to class.
She does tend to work too quickly, which results in many careless errors.
59. ______'s excellent attitude is reflected in the work she does.
60. I am concerned about ______'s progress this year. She has shown some
improvement but her growth is not where it should be at this point in the
school year.
61. _______'s work is below grade standards. I am sure with that more effort
and concentration he will show rapid improvement.
62. ______'s low rate of achievement makes it difficult for her to keep up with
the class.
63. He/she has been cutting class and roaming around the campus. This
behavior is unacceptable and could result in suspension or expulsion.
64. Many teachers have reported that he/she has been extremely disruptive
in their classes. Not only is this a sign of immaturity, it is also a show of
defiance and disrespect. He/she needs to improve or face administrative
disciplinary action.
65. He/she is a model student and I am so glad that he/she is in my class!
66. He/she is an asset to the school and a perfect ambassador for the
incoming freshman. Keep up the good work!
67. She is a budding poet. I find her work very interesting and mature
beyond her years.
1. It is unfortunate that I have to bring this to your attention, but, __________
has become our class clown. He/she has a pretty strong "following" which
makes teaching a chore at times, as I have to constantly refocus the class.
2. He/she has been corrected several times by myself and other teachers for
using very vulgar words. While it is not out of the ordinary for most middle
school students to test boundaries, I know that you do not allow such
language. If he/she continues to use offensive language, disciplinary action
is sure to follow.
3. He/she is an awesome student. It is a complete pleasure to have him/her
in my homeroom class. I have also received positive feedback from the
other teachers about his/her behavior.
4. Being prepared for class is essential to the learning experience.
_____________ does not seem to take being prepared very seriously and has
received lowered overall grades because of it. Your support is requested in
helping to get him focused and organized.