Learning skills (positive comments)

 ________ is confident, positive and a great role model for his/her classmates.
 ________ is frequently among the first to help and mentor other classmates. He/she is a
valuable part of the classroom.
 ________ has shown excellent ability to set goals and be persistent in achieving them.
 ________ is interested in his/her own learning, listens attentively, and makes a solid effort to
avoid distractions that could interrupt the learning process.
 ________ is accountable and responsible. He/she makes smart decisions, admits mistakes and
listens to opportunities to improve.
 ________ relates well to classmates and is appreciative of different perspectives and
experiences.
 ________ manages his/her emotions maturely and responds to feedback appropriately.
 ________ always looks for ways to be helpful in the classroom.
 ________ is dependable and reliable, follows directions effectively, and follows through on
his/her commitments to him/herself and others.
 ________ is thoughtful, insightful and thorough in written and verbal communication, and
has a talent for expressing his/her ideas clearly.
 ________ works well with classmates in group work and often takes a leadership role.
 ________ shows a positive attitude with classmates in group projects and activities, and both
takes and gives suggestions and directions effectively.
 ________ shows maturity when solving problems with classmates and uses good
communication.
 ________ excels at applying what he/she learns in the classroom to real-world and real-life
situations.
 It has been a pleasure to have _______'s enthusiasm, positivity and maturity in my class.
 ________ is an enthusiastic member of the class and shows a willingness to learn.
 ________ shows responsible behavior, works well with a group and shows appreciation for
the efforts of classmates.
 ________ is focused during classroom activities and willingly participated in class
discussions.
 ________ performs independent work with confidence and focus.
 ________ works independently and takes pride in work done well.
 ________ is focused in class and willingly participates in group discussion.
 ________ is very conscientious and shows excellent effort and care with daily work.
 ________ demonstrates a willing and conscientious effort in his/her daily work.
 ________ shows a conscientious effort to learn.
 ________ has done a great job facing and overcoming big challenges this year. Please
continue to nurture and encourage this behavior over the summer.
 ________ shows responsibility and follows directions whenever they are given.
 ________ listens to and follows directions precisely and attentively.
 ________ follows directions promptly and accurately.

Learning skills (needs improvement)

 ________ is encouraged to demonstrate more responsible attitudes and behavior in the
classroom.
 ________ needs to show more appropriate behavior when interacting with classmates.
 ________ needs to pay attention to the use of appropriate language at all times
 ________ requires encouragement to listen attentively during group sharing times.
 ________  needs to listen to directions more attentively during lessons.
 ________ would benefit from showing a greater desire to contribute ideas in class.
 ________ needs frequent reminders to be attentive during instructions and lessons.
 ________ needs to improve his/her cooperation in group settings. He/she should work on
voicing feelings and opinions and listening to others.
 ________ needs to improve his/her work with others. He/she must ensure to accept a share of
the work when participating in a group assignment.
 ________ needs to improve on working independently and be sure to ask for assistance only
when it is needed.
 ________ often struggles to focus in class, which harms his/her ability to engage well with
class activities and assignments.
 ________ is encouraged to use time wisely to finish tasks in the time required.
 ________ is encouraged to be more responsible in completing tasks without needing regular
reminders.
 ________ needs to show by the quality of work and use of class time that he/she is properly
engaged in the learning process.
 ________ consistently needs reminders to focus on time management.
 ________ needs to follow classroom rules more closely throughout the school day.
Math (general comments)
 ________ is having considerable difficulty with math. I recommend he/she work on studying
________ and ________. This extra practice will help him/her feel more relaxed when doing
math in the classroom. Please contact me if you need materials to get him/her started.
 ________ has a good understanding of all math concepts taught so far this year. He/she
continues to turn in excellent assignments and especially enjoys hands-on math activities.
 ________  has a positive attitude towards math but continues to have trouble in a few key
areas. He should practice every evening at home. Areas that need extra attention are
________  and ________ .
 ________  demonstrates a good understanding of all math concepts studied and
communicates with clarity and good justification of reasoning.
 ________ needs to work on increasing his/her speed in math facts. He/she should continue
with daily practice with a focus on addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
 ________ seems to need continuous encouragement in math. He/she continues to struggle
with basic math concepts for his/her grade level.
 ________ is having a difficult time in certain areas of math. Areas in need of extra work are
________ . Working on these problem areas every night would help improve his/her learning
outcomes.
 ________ is struggling to keep up in math. He/she could benefit from practicing the
multiplication table and should also continue to practice the long division process.
 ________ is easily distracted during math lessons and behavioral issues are interfering with
his/her learning. We will be working on more difficult subjects and he/she will struggle if
he/she does not pay attention in class.
 ________ is having trouble with math tests. He/she does well on assignments, but does not
seem to retain information for tests. I always give a week’s notice before tests, so please be
sure ________ studies and adequately prepares for them as they approach.

Addition and subtraction

 ________ is able to calculate addition and subtraction facts to 18 with confidence and
accuracy.
 ________  is becoming more able to calculate addition and subtraction facts to 18 with
confidence and accuracy.
 ________  requires more time and practice in calculating addition and subtraction facts to 18
 ________ needs to put more effort into learning to calculate addition and subtraction facts to
18.

Skip counting
 ________  is able to skip count forward and backward by twos, fives, tens, and hundreds to
complete short patterns.
 ________  is learning to skip count forward and backward by twos, fives, tens, and hundreds
to complete short patterns.
 ________  needs practice with skip counting forward and backward by twos, fives, tens, and
hundreds to complete short patterns.
 ________  needs considerable practice with skip counting forward and backward by twos,
fives, tens, and hundreds to complete short patterns.

Place value
 ________  is able to demonstrate place value concepts to give meaning to numbers from zero
to 1000, identifying ones, tens, and hundreds.
 ________  is developing an understanding of place value concepts to give meaning to
numbers zero to identifying ones, tens, and hundreds.
 ________  requires more time and practice to demonstrate place value concepts to give
meaning to numbers 0 to 1000, identifying ones, tens, and 100s.

Comparing numbers
 ________ is able to compare numbers to 1000 using terms such as greater or less and greatest
or least.
 ________ is learning to compare numbers to 1000 using terms such as greater or less and
greatest or least.
 ________ requires support to compare numbers to 1000 using terms such as greater or less
and greatest or least.
 ________ demonstrates a limited understanding in comparing numbers to 1000 using terms
such as greater or less and greatest or least.
Addition with regrouping
 ________ can demonstrate and explain the process of addition of whole numbers up to 100,
with and without regrouping.
 ________ requires ongoing support to demonstrate and explain the process of addition of
whole numbers up to 100 with and without regrouping.
 ________ requires considerable attention and individual instruction to demonstrate and
explain the process of addition of whole numbers up to 100 with and without regrouping.

Word problems (math)

 ________ is able to complete word problems using one- and two-digit addition, showing
his/her work and writing a full sentence answer.
 ________ is becoming more confident in his/her ability to complete word problems using
one- and two-digit addition, showing his/her work and writing a full sentence answer.

As we move into language and literacy, the following sections include starter report card
comments which cover reading, writing, oral communication and critical thinking skills.

Language (general)
 ________ ’s (comprehension, spelling, reading) has greatly improved, but he/she still needs
extra work in (comprehension, spelling, reading). Please contact me if you need supplemental
learning materials to use at home for practice.
 ________  is conscious of putting care into his/her daily writing work, and frequently goes
beyond the minimum requirements for assignments.
 ________ has trouble with his handwriting. I believe he/she can form letters well, but has to
slow down and take a little more time. Neater handwriting will improve his/her schoolwork
overall.
 ________ makes a good effort to make his/her handwriting legible. He/she is able to print on
the lines, use good spacing, and form letters correctly.
 ________ needs to focus on her spelling. More improvement is needed in the areas of
(dictation, weekly spelling tests, sentence structure). Daily practice at home will help improve
his/her results.
 ________ shows the ability to quickly use spelling, punctuation and grammar rules that were
recently taught. He/she is able to quickly learn new skills and is eager to apply them to his/her
writing.
 ________ is having considerable difficulty with reading, particularly with fluency and
comprehension.
 ________ speaks well in front of the class, but requires improvement in written language.
He/she is having trouble with (dictation, copying words correctly, story writing, creating
logical sequences). Further practice is needed in this area.
 ________ continues to make excellent progress in spelling and reading. He/she works hard to
submit work that is free of grammatical errors.
 ________ has difficulty remembering previously discussed writing skills and often makes
errors with punctuation, grammar, and overall sentence structure. Basic writing skills need
improvement.

Reading responses
 ________ is able to offer direct responses to his/her readings and supports ideas with sound
reasoning and specific examples.
 ________ is learning to offer more direct responses to her reading experiences supported by
reasons, examples, and details.
 ________ needs frequent support to offer direct responses to his/her reading experiences
supported by reasons, examples, and details.

Reading comprehension
 ________ shows good ability when completing reading comprehension tests.
 ________ would benefit from extra practice with reading aloud and discussion of content.
 ________ consistently demonstrates comprehension of short spoken texts by answering
questions, and explaining the events described.
 ________ consistently reads grade-level material independently.
 ________ uses good editing skills and correctly places capitals, quotation marks, question
marks, apostrophes, commas, and periods.
 ________ is doing a good job of breaking a story into paragraphs
 ________ determines various forms of writing and identifies important ideas through the
development of insightful questions and answers.
 ________ is able to analyze character actions, story plots, and shows strong fluency with
reading.

Response journal
 ________ uses correct spelling, grammar and punctuation when writing simple sentences.
 ________ is encouraged to show increased attention to the use of correct spelling, grammar
and punctuation with general writing skills.
 ________ needs more time and practice in the use of correct spelling, grammar and
punctuation with general writing skills.
 ________ requires considerable assistance to achieve the correct spelling, grammar and
punctuation when writing simple sentences.

Note taking
 ________ shows an excellent understanding of note taking from lectures and readings in
preparation for tests and assignments.
 ________ requires ongoing support to develop an understanding of note taking from lectures
and readings in preparation for tests.

Distance learning
 ________ was very engaged and focused during distance learning activities, and participated
in class discussions.
 ________ stayed motivated to complete assignments during distance learning, and turned in
all required materials on time. 
 ________ needed some extra prompting to stay engaged during online lessons, but
participated well in discussions when called upon. 
 ________ modeled good online learning behavior for other students.
 ________ was disruptive during online learning and did not meaningfully participate in class
discussions.
 ________ handled technical problems well and was always prepared.
 Although he/she couldn’t always access a device, _________ consistently completed online
assignments and asked thoughtful questions.
 ________ should ask more questions during online discussions to avoid confusion later.
 ________’s attendance during online lessons was infrequent and assignments were not always
completed.
 ________ worked well independently and in a group setting during distance learning
activities.
 ________ is excellent at completing distance learning activities independently, but struggled
to engage with his/her classmates during breakout sessions or class discussions.
 ________ is a technology superstar! He/she rarely needed assistance and even helped other
classmates troubleshoot issues.
 ________ asks good questions and always reaches out proactively when he/she needs help
with an assignment or lesson.

Positive
is a leader in his/her class who cooperates with others and always tries to
work above and beyond the assigned tasks . ( P , P )
is a highly motivated student who participates in class activities with
creativity and a great deal of enthusiasm . His/her willingness to lead ,
organize, and
inspire others is well noted . ( P , P )
’ s work often exhibits thought and care . ( P )
works well independently and with others . ( P )
consistently participates in class and group activities. ( P )
is a cooperative student who works well with other classmates . ( P )
shows effective time-management and organizational skills . ( P )
shows self - direction in goal setting and goal achievement . ( P )
shows (continues to demonstrate) a keen interest in learning . ( P )
has put forth a consistent effort in all areas of his/her work this term. ( P )
consistently builds forms positive relationships with peers and adults. ( P )
has been a very helpful , courteous , polite, and hardworking student. ( P )
’ s enthusiasm for learning is refl ected in his/her effort to do things well . ( P )
shows good leadership skills when working with classmates in groups . ( P )
has made a good adjustment to his/her new school in a short period of time. (
P)

class. ( P )
is a very considerate student who enjoys learning and works well with
others . ( P )
is a cooperative , pleasant, and quiet student who is genuinely motivated
to learn . ( P )
has experienced successful integration in several academic subjects this
term. ( P )
is an enthusiastic learner who enjoys group activities and socializing with
his/her peers. ( P )
’s diligent work habits and exemplary behavior have contributed to this
term ’ s good achievement . ( P )
works well co operatively and independently to achieve his/her academic
goals. ( P )
has maintained excellent progress this term. Self - motivation to learn has
been quite evident . ( P )
actively participates in class and demonstrates leadership in a wide range
of learning activities. ( P )
usually follows classroom routines and instructions independently , and
puts forth a good effort . ( P )
shows self - direction in learning and usually completes homework on time
and with care . ( P )
follows classroom and school routines , shares materials and equipment,
and plays cooperatively with others. ( P )
possesses strong leadership potential and is encouraged to provide
leadership in a variety of groupings. ( P )
demonstrates a genuine concern for learning and approaches given tasks
with a sincere desire to succeed . ( P )
A conscientious individual , has set goals for personal achievement and is
working diligently to attain them. ( P )
’ s positive and consistent efforts toward school and learning activities have
resulted in a very successful year . ( P )
continues to be a cooperative and constructive member in group activities
who is well liked by his/her peers. ( P )
participates in class with eagerness and enthusiasm . ( P )
often participates in class and group activities. asks
questions to clarify meaning and ensure understanding . ( P )
’s reading and writing skills are improving slowly. is showing
increased willingness to focus and complete assigned work in class. ( P )
accepts various roles within the class and group, including leadership . He/
she asks questions to clarify meaning and works willingly with others . ( P )
continues to show improvement on most of his/her programs. He/she
shares his/her ideas and research skills in preparing for group presentations .
(P)
shows motivation , initiative, and self - direction . is
encouraged to analyze and assess accurately the value and the meaning of
information . ( P )
is a very conscientious student who forms positive relationships with
peers and adults. He/she works well in groups and always follows classroom
and
school procedures . ( P )
has adjusted well to his/her new surroundings and the
program. is well accepted by his/her peers and works well with others in
small groups . ( P )
accepts responsibility for completing tasks on time and with care .
works well without supervision . shows a positive attitude
toward learning. ( P )
is a cooperative, polite class member who volunteers to help others .
He/she regularly displays a positive attitude toward learning and follows
classroom and
school procedures . ( P )
consistently takes responsibility for his/her own share of the work when
participating in class and group activities . He/she remains focused and
(rarely) needs
reminders to stay on task. ( P )
shows motivation and self - confi dence . puts forth a
consistent effort and seeks positive solutions to confl ict . He/she is
encouraged to
participate in class discussions . ( P )
is a considerate and energetic student who has adjusted (fairly) well to the
routines and expectations of the classroom. His/her willingness to lead and
organize class
activities is noted and appreciated . ( P )
always accepts responsibility for completing tasks on time and with
care . follows classroom routines and instructions independently and
displays a positive attitude toward learning. ( P )
and independently to achieve his/her academic goals. is encouraged to
seek assistance prior to test dates. ( P )

welcomes new tasks and seeks new opportunities for learning , especially
when it involves group work . He/she has demonstrated a positive attitude
toward
learning and shown (good/ excellent/ great) leadership skills . ( P )

has successfully taken advantage of all the learning opportunities that

our program had to offer this year. He/she has worked hard throughout the
year and
(greatly/ impressively) contributed to the positive class atmosphere. ( P )

is a quiet, polite member of the class. routinely and

independently works well in a group setting . displays a positive attitude
toward learning, demonstrating motivation and seeking new learning
opportunities. ( P )

continues to make positive gains in the program, namely

in the area of organizational skills . now listens to teacher advice and
suggestions and is making an effort to become a better organized student .
(P)

consistently completes and submits all assignments for evaluation on

time . works well independently , shows good motivation, and is a risk
taker , especially when working on tasks that require problem solving and
creativity . ( P )

consistently seeks work and new opportunities for learning. He/

she contributes positively to class discussions and co operative group
activities.
is encouraged to assess his/her own work and identify goals to strive for. ( P )

is a highly motivated independent learner who is to be commended

for his/her high level of achievement this term. is a role model for other
students in terms of ability to focus on the task and consistent completion of
work with
high quality. ( P )

(consistently/ always) completes assignments on time. He/she begins

work promptly and accepts responsibility for his/her own learning . is
encouraged to participate in group and class discussions and to accept a
variety of roles
within the class, including leadership . ( P )

continues to improve his/her confi dence in presenting ideas and concerns

in group and class discussions . His/her level of focus and concentration have
improved .
He/she is developing greater self - control in all work situations, and has
established
realistic goals for himself/herself for the next term. ( P )

Although a quiet individual , enjoys sharing his/her ideas and concerns

with his/her classmates in small group discussions. Throughout the ( next/
following/ second/
third ) term, is encouraged to continue to build on his/her achievements and
work on communication skills and level of self-confi dence . ( P )

has established some personal challenges for his/her programs, especially

in the area of reading expectations . A more conscientious individual, has set
goals for his/her own achievement and is working diligently to attain them.
He/she is
encouraged to maintain this positive , responsible attitude throughout the
( next/ fi nal )
term. ( P )

This term has made some gains in his/her program. He/she continues to
maintain a high level of commitment and (enthusiasm/ exuberance) toward
learning.
demonstrates a good ability to work independently and in groups .
is encouraged to express his/her opinions more often during class
discussions in order to develop his/her leadership abilities. ( P )

approaches new challenges and tasks with motivation , eagerness,

and confi dence . is able to use information and different technologies
effectively and has, consequently, experienced a good deal of success this
term. He/she
willingly accepts various roles within the class and group situations, including
the role of
a leader . ( P )

is developing suitable research skills necessary in the preparation for

oral , group presentations . He/she enjoys sharing his/her ideas and concerns
in small
group discussions. is encouraged to concentrate on achieving his/her
personal goals for the ( next/ fi nal ) term, including a more risk - taking
approach to new and
challenging learning situations . ( P )

continues to show improvement in many areas of the program this term.

He/she shares his/her ideas and research skills in preparing for group
presentations .
has established some personal challenges for his/her programs, especially
in the area of reading expectations . A conscientious individual , has set
goals for personal achievement and is working diligently to attain them. ( P )

has experienced good progress in many areas of the program. He/she has
improved his/her level of commitment and concentration on daily tasks and
long-term
group and individual assignments . He/she has displayed a more cooperative
approach
to both his/her work and his/her classmates . is to be congratulated on his/
her achievements and encouraged to continue in this more positive ,
responsible manner
throughout the fi nal term. ( P )

has encountered good success in many of the programs this term. He/she uses
his/her organizer to record important information and due dates. He/she
shares his/her ideas
and concerns in group and class discussions , and is a cooperative ,
responsible individual.
is becoming a more confi dent risk - taker with his/her assignments. Careful
planning and a conscientious attitude are positive aspects of his/her class
participation and
behavior . He/she is encouraged to maintain solid effort throughout the next
term. ( P )