COMMENTS: Int7-8
1=#E is an extremely able and enthusiastic member of the group, who takes a keen interest in
science. #E readily grasped new concepts and ideas and was always open to new ideas.
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=#E has been working hard, particularly towards the end of the quarter and if #e started with this
effort from the beginning of next quarter, #e will make even bigger strides.
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=#N is an underperforming student who needs to improve in the following semester.
7=#E has had many late and missing assignments this quarter. When #e does make up the work, it is
generally after we have moved on to a new topic and therefore #e has missed the practice phase
before the test. This in turn has led to poor test scores.
8=Overall, #N had a good year in science, but had a slip in grades towards the end of the year.
9=#E has good critical thinking skills and has mastered some difficult problems.
10=I love #h determination to understand things and #e never gives up until #e fully grasps it.
11=#E has worked hard with the group projects and I have been impressed with the leadership
qualities that have emerged.
12=It has been a pleasure teaching #N this year.
13=I encourage #m to use #h planner on a daily basis in order to check the assigned homework.
14=I encourage #m to put increased effort into all assignments as #e has a tendency to do either the
minimum required.
15=#E has shown a positive attitude towards the subject and involves #s to the best of #h ability.
16=Sometimes #e is very social and thus can be disruptive during class, and #e constantly needs
reminders to stay on task.
17=I am very pleased to see that #e has been very active in discussions with a lot of positive energy.
18=Sometimes #e can be disruptive during class. This behavior has impeded #h learning and in turn
has affected #h grade.
19=#H behavior in class has been highly disruptive with contant irrelevant or inapporpriate
comments and I would appreciate a curb in this behavior. To improve #h academic performance, #e
needs to focus on study and complete homeworks on time. I would appreciate it if you can supervise
#m during the holiday so that #e can catch up.
20=This term in Science we began by reviewing the state of matter. We then moved on to studying
the concept of solutions, and then applied these concepts to the water cycle. These fundamentals
have laid out the groundwork for our next units on density, upthrust and separation of mixtures,
followed by plant growth and development and the human endocrine system. We then learnt about
the central nervous system, reflex arc and ended this term by learning static electricity and electric
circuits.
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=State of matter
2=Periodic table
3=Atomic structure
4=Naming compounds
5=Balancing chemical equations
COMMENTS: 1 - intro sentence
1=#N has started chemistry 1 with #startofyear set of results, so far, and #attitude attitude.
2=#N has made steady progress throughout the term.
3=#N has made #SampleRatingList start to the year.
4=#N has made a poor start to the course, but there are signs of improvement in #h attitude of late.
5=#N has NOT selected chemistry as #h group 4 subject.
6=#N has selected chemistry as #h group 4 subject.
COMMENTS: 2a - in class participation
1=#E is very happy to contribute during the in-class discussions and has a clear grasp of the topics
and concepts discussed.
2=#E is generally happy to contribute during the in-class discussions and has a moderate grasp of the
topics and concepts discussed.
3=#E is reluctant to contribute during the in-class discussions, but when #e does #h grasp of the
topics and concepts discussed is excellent.
4=#E is reluctant to contribute during the in-class discussions, but when #e does #e shows a
moderately reasonable grasp of the topics and concepts discussed.
5=#E is very reluctant to contribute during the in-class discussions, but when #e does #h grasp of the
topics and concepts discussed shows that extra study beyond the classroom would not harm #h
development.
6=#N is very quick to contribute in class and often this shows a struggle between demonstrating
good intellect (not a problem here) and an unfortunate inability to think through the consequences
of what #e's asking before #e asks it.
COMMENTS: 2b - results so far
1=#N has produced some outstanding graded work so far, well done, keep up the good work.
2=#N has produced some reasonable graded work so far, I hope you can continue and/or reach even
greater heights!
3=#N has produced some good results and some weak results so far. I hope you can find some
consistency in the near future - I would recommend self-study, use the text book and the chemistry
website (see link in SS)
4=#N has produced some poor results so far. Some serious work is required - I would recommend
self-study, use the text book and the chemistry website (see link in SS)
5=#N has produced some good results and some weak results so far. I hope you can find some
consistency in the near future - I would recommend self-study, use the text book and the chemistry
website (see link in SS).
6=#N has not fulfilled ANY of the grading opportunities offered so far. Is this due to lack of
confidence? Or perhaps it betrays a weakness in chemistry? I can only surmise as evidence is lacking.
COMMENTS: 3- Summing-up sentence
1=#N is doing extremely well in chemistry, well done. Keep up the good work!
2=#N is doing well in chemistry and I hope this continues.
3=#N is showing signs of improvement in chemistry, I hope this trend continues.
4=#N has struggled with some of what we have studied. #E will require much more focused study
time to make a positive impact upon results.
5=#N has struggled with much of what we have studied. Extra studies are required to make a
positive impact upon results.
COMMENTS: chem1.1 - intro sentence
1=#N has started chemistry 1 with #startofyear set of results, so far, and #attitude attitude.
2=#N has made steady progress throughout the term.
3=#N has made #SampleRatingList start to the year.
4=#N has made a poor start to the course, but there are signs of improvement in #h attitude of late.
COMMENTS: chem1.2a - in class participation
1=#E is very happy to contribute during the in-class discussions and has a clear grasp of the topics
and concepts discussed.
2=#E is generally happy to contribute during the in-class discussions and has a moderate grasp of the
topics and concepts discussed.
3=#E is reluctant to contribute during the in-class discussions, but when #e does #h grasp of the
topics and concepts discussed is excellent.
4=#E is reluctant to contribute during the in-class discussions, but when #e does #e shows a
moderately reasonable grasp of the topics and concepts discussed.
5=#E is very reluctant to contribute during the in-class discussions, but when #e does #h grasp of the
topics and concepts discussed shows that extra study beyond the classroom would not harm #h
development.
6=#N is very quick to contribute in class and often this shows a struggle between demonstrating
good intellect (not a problem here) and an unfortunate inability to think through the consequences
of what #e's asking before #e asks it.
COMMENTS: chem1.2b - results so far
1=#N has produced some outstanding graded work so far, well done, keep up the good work.
2=#N has produced some reasonable graded work so far, I hope you can continue and/or reach even
greater heights!
3=#N has produced some good results and some weak results so far. I hope you can find some
consistency in the near future - I would recommend self-study, use the text book and the chemistry
website (see link in SS)
4=#N has produced some poor results so far. Some serious work is required - I would recommend
self-study, use the text book and the chemistry website (see link in SS)
5=#N has missed some of the grading opportunities and when present #e has produced mediocre or
poor work. Is this due to lack of confidence? Or laziness? Or perhaps it betrays a weakness in
chemistry? I can only surmise as evidence is lacking.
COMMENTS: chem1.3- Summing-up sentence
1=#N is doing extremely well in chemistry, well done. Keep up the good work!
2=#N is doing well in chemistry and I hope this continues.
3=#N is showing signs of improvement in chemistry, I hope this trend continues.
4=#N has struggled with some of what we have studied. #E will require much more focused study
time to make a positive impact upon results.
5=#N has struggled with much of what we have studied. Extra studies are required to make a
positive impact upon results.
6=It is frustrating to see #N underachieve in this course. #E clearly is capable but has struggled to
translate this into ability.
COMMENTS: IB1.1 - intro sentence
1=#N has NOT selected chemistry as #h group 4 subject.
2=#N has selected chemistry as #h group 4 subject.
3=#N has made a poor start to the course, but there are signs of improvement in #h attitude of late.
COMMENTS: IB1.2a - in class participation
1=#E is very happy to contribute during the in-class discussions and has a clear grasp of the topics
and concepts discussed.
2=#E is generally happy to contribute during the in-class discussions and has a moderate grasp of the
topics and concepts discussed.
3=#E is reluctant to contribute during the in-class discussions, but when #e does #h grasp of the
topics and concepts discussed is excellent.
4=#E is reluctant to contribute during the in-class discussions, but when #e does #e shows a
moderately reasonable grasp of the topics and concepts discussed.
5=#E is very reluctant to contribute during the in-class discussions, but when #e does #h grasp of the
topics and concepts discussed shows that extra study beyond the classroom would not harm #h
development.
6=#N is very quick to contribute in class and often this shows a struggle between demonstrating
good intellect (not a problem here) and an unfortunate inability to think through the consequences
of what #e's asking before #e asks it.
COMMENTS: IB1.2b - results so far
1=#N has produced some outstanding graded work so far, well done, keep up the good work.
2=#N has produced some reasonable graded work so far, I hope you can continue and/or reach even
greater heights!
3=#N has produced some good results and some weak results so far. I hope you can find some
consistency in the near future - I would recommend self-study, use the text book and the chemistry
website (see link in SS)
4=#N has produced some poor results so far. Some serious work is required - I would recommend
self-study, use the text book and the chemistry website (see link in SS)
5=#N has produced some good results and some weak results so far. I hope you can find some
consistency in the near future - I would recommend self-study, use the text book and the chemistry
website (see link in SS). This is absolutely CRUCIAL as this content will not be repeated next year in
chemistry "proper". With a poor foundation in chemistry (this year's work) you will not be able to
build a stable understanding of the entire chemistry course.
6=#N has produced some poor results so far. Some serious work is required - I would recommend
self-study, use the text book and the chemistry website (see link in SS). This is absolutely CRUCIAL as
this content will not be repeated next year in chemistry "proper". With a poor foundation in
chemistry (this year's work) you will not be able to build a stable understanding of the entire
chemistry course.
7=#N has not fulfilled ANY of the grading opportunities offered so far. Is this due to lack of
confidence? Or perhaps it betrays a weakness in chemistry? I can only surmise as evidence is lacking.
COMMENTS: IB1.3- Summing-up sentence
1=#N is doing extremely well in chemistry, well done. Keep up the good work!
2=#N is doing well in chemistry and I hope this continues.
3=#N is showing signs of improvement in chemistry, I hope this trend continues.
4=#N has struggled with some of what we have studied. #E will require much more focused study
time to make a positive impact upon results.
5=#N has struggled with much of what we have studied. Extra studies are required to make a
positive impact upon results.
LIST: attitude
1=an excellent
2=a positive
3=a lacklustre
4=a disappointing
5=a poor
LIST: SampleRatingList
1=an excellent
2=a good
3=an average
4=a disappointing
5=a poor
LIST: SampleScienceTopics
1=Heating and Cooling
2=Light and Sound
3=Exploring Magnetism
4=Changing Earth
LIST: startofyear
1=an excellent
2=a good
3=an average
4=a disappointing
5=a poor
Comments
_______ demonstrates a solid understanding of science concepts at this grade level.
Please continue to work on ______ nightly.
_______ has worked hard in science this quarter. However, her progress has been
slower than I would have liked. Can we meet to discuss some helpful strategies?
_______ is inquisitive and highly interested in science topics.
At this point, _______ has successfully mastered the core science concepts for this
grade level.
_______ has advanced research skills and uses them very effectively in his/her work
on science projects.
It would be helpful if _______ prepared and studied more diligently for science tests.
I know she can put in more effort than she has been recently.
_______ is having trouble with many of the basic skills in science. Can we meet to
discuss some helpful strategies?
_______ has a true enthusiasm and gift for hands-on science projects and activities.
His effort is reflected in his high grade.
_______ did an outstanding job on her science project/presentation.
_______ should continue to practice science terms and vocabulary. Please continue to
work on this nightly.
______ understands and applies the scientific method in his/her hands-on activities.
The quality of _______'s science homework is inconsistent. His/her grade would
improve with more consistent effort on science assignments.
_______ understands and practices lab safety concepts and principles.
_______ has strong analytic and problem-solving skills, and applies them effectively
to science activities and assignments.
He/she is also an excellent citizen, as he/she frequently assists other students with
concepts, not answers.
Phrases
_______ has difficulty retaining science terms and concepts.
_______ understands and applies lab safety techniques.
_______ understands the scientific method and uses it to solve problems.
_______ understands and uses basic science concepts and terms to ____.
_______ is still struggling with science tests and quizzes.
_______ understands and applies scientific notation and formulas.
_______ understands and applies math and language arts concepts and skills in
science class.
_______ can perform basic research and apply learning to science assignments and
activities.
_______ works well independently to complete science activities.
_______ works well with other students to complete group science activities.
_______ is able to create graphs using simple data.
_______ understands several methods of graphing.
_______ is beginning to memorize the _______.
_______ knows the basic elements of the Periodic Table.
_______ still needs strengthening in the concept of _______.
_______ does not know his/her science facts well.
