Attitude

The student:

 is an enthusiastic learner who seems to enjoy school.

 exhibits a positive outlook and attitude in the classroom.
 appears well rested and ready for each day's activities.
 shows enthusiasm for classroom activities.
 shows initiative and looks for new ways to get involved.
 uses instincts to deal with matters independently and in a positive way.
 strives to reach their full potential.
 is committed to doing their best.
 seeks new challenges.
 takes responsibility for their learning.
Behavior

The student:

 cooperates consistently with the teacher and other students.

 Transitions easily between classroom activities without distraction.
 is courteous and shows good manners in the classroom.
 follows classroom rules.
 conducts themselves with maturity.
 responds appropriately when corrected.
 remains focused on the activity at hand.
 resists the urge to be distracted by other students.
 is kind and helpful to everyone in the classroom.
 sets an example of excellence in behavior and cooperation.
Character

The student:

 shows respect for teachers and peers.

 treats school property and the belongings of others with care and respect.
 is honest and trustworthy in dealings with others.
 displays good citizenship by assisting other students.
 joins in school community projects.
 is concerned about the feelings of peers.
 faithfully performs classroom tasks.
 can be depended on to do what they are asked to do.
 seeks responsibilities and follows through.
 is thoughtful in interactions with others.
 is kind, respectful and helpful when interacting with his/her peers
 is respectful of other students in our classroom and the school community
 demonstrates responsibility daily by caring for the materials in our classroom carefully and
thoughtfully
 takes his/her classroom jobs seriously and demonstrates responsibility when completing
them
 is always honest and can be counted on to recount information when asked
 is considerate when interacting with his/her teachers
 demonstrates his/her manners on a daily basis and is always respectful
 has incredible self-discipline and always gets his/her work done in a timely manner
 can be counted on to be one of the first students to begin working on the task that is given
 perseveres when faced with difficulty by asking questions and trying his/her best
 does not give up when facing a task that is difficult and always does his/her best
 is such a caring boy/girl and demonstrates concern for his/her peers
 demonstrates his/her caring nature when helping his/her peers when they need the
assistance
 is a model citizen in our classroom
 is demonstrates his/her citizenship in our classroom by helping to keep it clean and taking
care of the materials in it
 can always be counted on to cooperate with his/her peers
 is able to cooperate and work well with any of the other students in the class
 is exceptionally organized and takes care of his/her things
 is always enthusiastic when completing his/her work
 is agreeable and polite when working with others
 is thoughtful and kind in his/her interactions with others
 is creative when problem solving
 is very hardworking and always completes all of his/her work
 is patient and kind when working with his/her peers who need extra assistance
 trustworthy and can always be counted on to step in and help where needed
Communication Skills

The student:

 has a well-developed vocabulary.

 chooses words with care.
 expresses ideas clearly, both verbally and through writing.
 has a vibrant imagination and excels in creative writing.
 has found their voice through poetry writing.
 uses vivid language in writing.
 writes clearly and with purpose.
 writes with depth and insight.
 can make a logical and persuasive argument.
 listens to the comments and ideas of others without interrupting.
Group Work

The student:

 offers constructive suggestions to peers to enhance their work.

 accepts the recommendations of peers and acts on them when appropriate.
 is sensitive to the thoughts and opinions of others in the group.
 takes on various roles in the work group as needed or assigned.
 welcomes leadership roles in groups.
 shows fairness in distributing group tasks.
 plans and carries out group activities carefully.
 works democratically with peers.
 encourages other members of the group.
 helps to keep the work group focused and on task.
Interests and Talents

The student:

 has a well-developed sense of humor.

 holds many varied interests.
 has a keen interest that has been shared with the class.
 displays and talks about personal items from home when they relate to topics of study.
 provides background knowledge about topics of particular interest to them.
 has an impressive understanding and depth of knowledge about their interests.
 seeks additional information independently about classroom topics that pique interest.
 reads extensively for enjoyment.
 frequently discusses concepts about which they have read.
 is a gifted performer.
 is a talented artist.
 has a flair for dramatic reading and acting.
 enjoys sharing their musical talent with the class.
Participation

The student:

 listens attentively to the responses of others.

 follows directions.
 takes an active role in discussions.
 enhances group discussion through insightful comments.
 shares personal experiences and opinions with peers.
 responds to what has been read or discussed in class and as homework.
 asks for clarification when needed.
 regularly volunteers to assist in classroom activities.
 remains an active learner throughout the school day.
Social Skills

The student:

 makes friends quickly in the classroom.

 is well-liked by classmates.
 handles disagreements with peers appropriately.
 treats other students with fairness and understanding.
 is a valued member of the class.
 has compassion for peers and others.
 seems comfortable in new situations.
 enjoys conversation with friends during free periods.
 chooses to spend free time with friends.
Time Management

The student:

 tackles classroom assignments, tasks, and group work in an organized manner.

 uses class time wisely.
 arrives on time for school (and/or class) every day.
 is well-prepared for class each day.
 works at an appropriate pace, neither too quickly or slowly.
 completes assignments in the time allotted.
 paces work on long-term assignments.
 sets achievable goals with respect to time.
 completes make-up work in a timely fashion.
Work Habits

The student:

 is a conscientious, hard-working student.

 works independently.
 is a self-motivated student.
 consistently completes homework assignments.
 puts forth their best effort into homework assignments.
 exceeds expectations with the quality of their work.
 readily grasps new concepts and ideas.
 generates neat and careful work.
 checks work thoroughly before submitting it.
 stays on task with little supervision.
 displays self-discipline.
 avoids careless errors through attention to detail.
 uses free minutes of class time constructively.
 creates impressive home projects.

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Needs Improvement- all topics

1. is a hard worker, but has difficulty staying on task.

2. has a difficult time staying on task and completing his/her work.
3. needs to be more respectful and courteous to his/her classmates.
4. needs to listen to directions fully so that he/she can learn to work more independently.
5. is not demonstrating responsibility and needs to be consistently reminded of how to perform
daily classroom tasks.
6. works well alone, but needs to learn how to work better cooperatively with peers.
7. does not have a positive attitude about school and the work that needs to be completed.
8. struggles with completing his/her work in a timely manner.
9. gives up easily when something is difficult and needs extensive encouragement to attempt the
task.
10. gets along with his/her classmates well, but is very disruptive during full group instruction.
11. has a difficult time using the materials in the classroom in a respectful and appropriate
manner.
12. has a difficult time concentrating and gets distracted easily.
13. is having a difficult time with math. Going over _____ at home would help considerably.
14. is having a very difficult time understanding math concepts for his/her grade level. He/she
would benefit from extra assistance.
15. could benefit from spending time reading with an adult every day.
16. is enthusiastic, but is not understanding ____. Additional work on these topics would be
incredibly helpful.
17. is having difficulty concentrating during math lessons and is not learning the material that is
being taught because of that.
18. understands math concepts when using manipulatives, but is having a difficult time learning to
____ without them.
19. is a very enthusiastic reader. He/she needs to continue to work on _____ to make him/her a
better reader.
20. needs to practice reading at home every day to help make him/her a stronger reader.
21. needs to practice his/her sight words so that he/she knows them on sight and can spell them.
22. needs to work on his/her spelling. Practicing at home would be very beneficial.
23. can read words fluently, but has a difficult time with comprehension. Reading with ______
every day would be helpful.
24. could benefit from working on his/her handwriting. Slowing down and taking more time would
help with this.
25. is having difficulty writing stories. Encouraging him/her to tell stories at home would help with
this.
26. has a difficult time knowing when it is appropriate to share his/her thoughts. We are working
on learning when it is a good time to share and when it is a good time to listen.
27. needs to work on his/her time management skills. _______is able to complete his/her work,
but spends too much time on other tasks and rarely completes his/her work.
28. needs reminders about the daily classroom routine. Talking through the classroom routine at
home would be helpful.
29. is having a difficult time remembering the difference between short and long vowel sounds.
Practicing these at home would be very helpful.
30. is struggling with reading. He/she does not seem to enjoy it and does not want to do it.
Choosing books that he/she like and reading them with him/her at home will help build a love
of reading.
31. frequently turns in incomplete homework or does not hand in any homework. Encouraging
_______to complete his/her homework would be very helpful.
32. does not take pride in his/her work. We are working to help him/her feel good about what
he/she accomplishes.
33. does not actively participate in small group activities. Active participation would be beneficial.
34. has a difficult time remembering to go back and check his/her work. Because of this, there are
often spelling and grammar mistakes in his/her work.
35. does not much effort into his/her writing. As a result, his/her work is often messy and
incomplete.
36. is struggling to understand new concepts in science. Paying closer attention to the class
discussions and the readings that we are doing would be beneficial.
37. is reading significantly below grade level. Intervention is required.
38. does not write a clear beginning, middle and end when writing a story. We are working to
identify the parts of the stories that he/she is writing.
39. is struggling to use new reading strategies to help him/her read higher level books.
40. is wonderful at writing creative stories, but needs to work on writing nonfiction and using facts.
41. has a difficult time understanding how to solve word problems.
42. needs to slow down and go back and check his/her work to make sure that all answers are
correct.
43. is not completing math work that is on grade level. Intervention is required.
44. is struggling to understand place value.
45. is very enthusiastic about math, but struggles to understand basic concepts.
46. has a difficult time remembering the value of different coins and how to count them. Practicing
this at home would be helpful.
47. would benefit from practicing math facts at home.
48. is very engaged during whole group math instruction, but struggles to work independently.
49. is able to correctly answer word problems, but is unable to explain how he/she got the answer.
50. is having a difficult time comparing numbers.

Comments on Attendance and Punctuality for Students

 ______ has so much potential. However, frequent absences and lack of consistent work
has affected his progress significantly.
 ________ poor attendance has resulted in a poor grade in (insert any subject).
 The quality of ______ work is affected by frequent absences.
 I highly encourage _________ to arrive to class on time so that he doesn’t miss bell
work.
 ________ is regularly on time for class.
 I am concerned about ________ lateness. He must arrive prior to the bell as his
tardiness causes disruption.
 ________ is a recently-enrolled student, and her attendance has been great.
 I am concerned about _______ progress in the area of (insert any subject area) due to
frequent absences this past quarter/semester.
 _____ is frequently late to class and misses important morning work exercises.
 Though ______ is given plenty of opportunities to complete missed assignments due to
absences and/or tardiness, he rarely takes the time to do so.
 ________ has had perfect attendance this quarter/semester.

Participation/Behavior/Attitude

Positive

 Takes an active role in discussions.

 Consistently cooperates with the teacher and other students.
 Listens well and shares ideas frequently.
 Works democratically with peers.
 Shows self-confidence in…
 Works well in groups, planning and carrying out activities.
 Follows directions well.
 An enthusiastic learner who enjoys school.
 Tackles new challenges with a positive attitude.
 Has a positive attitude about school.
 Consistently makes good choices during the school day.
 Shows respect for peers and teachers.
 Transitions easily between classroom activities and is not a distraction to others.
 Is sensitive to the thoughts and opinions of others.
 Is a leader and positive role model for students.
 Is enthusiastic about participating.
 Takes an active part in discussions about (topic).
 Speaks with confidence.
 Volunteers often.
 Has a great sense of humor and enjoys our class assignments.

Needs Improvement

 Has difficulty staying focused and on task. · Needs to actively participate in classroom
discussion.
 Needs to work on not distracting others during class.
 Is learning to be careful, cooperative, and fair.
 I would like to see him/her work on…
 One area for improvement is…
 Eager to participate in class but needs to raise his/her hand.
 Is becoming more independent when completing class assignments.
 Needs frequent reminders to stay focused throughout the day.
 When motivated, does well on class assignments.
 Needs to work on following written and oral directions.
 Needs to actively participate in classroom discussions.
 Frequent absences are affecting (name’s) schoolwork.
 Needs to work on treating others with respect.
 Needs to work on completing homework assignments on time.
 Frequently comes to class unprepared.
 Often seems tired at school.
 Gets upset easily when (topic).
 Although _____________’s growth in social skills and maturity is continuing, it is not consistent.
 _______ continues to make nice progress this year concerning his/her attitude in the classroom
and on the playground.

Time Management/Work Habits

 Positive

 Uses class time wisely.

 Is a self-motivated student.
 Completes work on time.
 Is very organized.
 Demonstrates problem-solving skills and is persistent.
 Has done a great job facing and overcoming big challenges this year.
 Is very responsible and turns in work on time.
 Is a flexible learner and adapts to changes easily.
 Has made improvements in the area of…
 Has strengthened his/her skills in…

Needs Improvement

 Does not complete assignments on time. Seems unable to finish.

 Is encouraged to use time wisely to finish tasks in the time required.
 Struggles to stay organized and find appropriate materials (paper/pencil).
 Needs to slow down to improve the quality of his/her work.
 Is not working to full potential.
 Is easily distracted.
 Needs to listen and follow directions more carefully.
 Needs more opportunities to…
 Grades are suffering because of missed assignments.
 Would benefit from…

Growth Mindset
 Has demonstrated very good progress this year.
 Is learning how to be a better listener and takes direction well.
 Has worked very hard this year and has made strong gains in the area of ______.
 Has shown great improvement with ______.
 Is progressing nicely and shows consistent improvement in many areas of schoolwork, including
______.
 Is learning to be cooperative when working in groups.
 Is developing more positive ways to interact with others.
 Is listening to directions more carefully.
 Has continued to make steady progress with…
 Has shown noticeable improvement in…

General Subject Area Comments

Reading
 Has good reading and decoding skills.
 Is reading well at level…
 Uses reading strategies to increase his/her reading comprehension.
 Is reading smoothly and with good expression.
 Struggles with reading comprehension.
 I would like to see (name) read for 15 minutes each night.
 Is choosing books that are too simple for his/her level.
 Has difficulty using reading strategies to decode new words.
 Needs to learn basic sight words to improve decoding skills.
 Needs to build reading vocabulary.
Math
 Uses various strategies to solve one- and two-step word problems.
 Demonstrates a good understanding of math concepts.
 Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills.
 Has strengthened his/her critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
 Has difficulty understanding/solving word problems.
 Understands skills and strategies but has a difficult time explaining processes.
 Would benefit from memorizing math facts.
 Has difficulty solving multi-step problems.
 Needs to slow down and check work.
 Memorizing basic math facts would be helpful to…
Writing
 Is willing to learn new writing skills and quickly applies these skills within his/her writing.
 Understands and applies the correct use of punctuation within writing.
 Writing is clear and follows grammar and punctuation rules.
 Enjoys writing stories and can construct unique and interesting sentences.
 Is able to create clear and effective writing that is interesting to read and easy to comprehend.
 Has shown great improvement with his/her writing skills and is consistently increasing his or
her writing comprehension and techniques.
 Has difficulty writing clear and understandable sentences.
 Words are often misplaced throughout his/her writing.
 Frequently displays grammatical errors within his/her writing.
 (Name) needs to slow down and review his/her writing.

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.
 Has a positive attitude to self-development.

 Tends to come into the classroom with a big smile and an open mind.
 Sets herself very high standards and strives to meet them each and every day.
 Showing Improvement
 Is consistently improving.
 Is developing very well for her age.
 Has shown strong signs of growth in all learning areas.
 Has made clear and commendable gains.
 Improves each and every day.
 Her hard work and effort has paid off.
Positive Behavior
 Is always very well behaved during class time.
 Has a good ability to avoid peers who she sees may be distractions to her learning.
 Is always willing to listen to instructions.
 Is a very helpful and respectful student.
 Never misbehaves in class.
 Sets a good standard for classmates to follow.
 Is very good at following the rules.
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 Shows Respect For Others
 Has a great deal of respect for all visitors to the classroom.
 Cares for and respects her classmates.
 Is always respectful to classroom equipment.
 Always puts her hand up and follows instructions.
 Is very considerate of others and often puts others’ needs and interests at the front of
her mind.
 Is a very respectful and responsible classmate.
 Has proven to be a courteous and polite classmate.
 Is held in high regard for her kindness to others.
Confidence
 Is a very outgoing, positive and upbeat student.
 Tackles every task with enthusiasm and self-belief.
 Is building her confidence more and more every day.
 Has shown remarkable growth in confidence this year.
 Has reached many achievements this year, which is reflected in her budding confidence.
 Is a self-assured young learner who is always willing to try something new.
Honesty
 Can always be trusted with tasks assigned to her.
 Conducts herself with honesty and integrity at all times.
 Is trusted with school equipment including expensive computer technology.
 Is open, honest and upfront about her thoughts and beliefs.
 Shares thoughtful and genuine opinions during lessons.
 Is always willing to self-reflect and provide genuine analyses of her progress.
Self-Expression
 Is a very expressive and confident student.
 Has a great ability to express thoughts and feelings in writing.
 Is always willing to express herself in front of the class with a bold and confident voice.
 Has artistic talent and can articulate her thoughts through drawing and painting very
well.
 Is a very articulate public speaker when talking about issues that she knows well.
 Is always willing to contribute her own thoughts and beliefs in class discussions.
 Uses her body and hand movements to express herself artistically.
High Motivation
 Has a great deal of intrinsic motivation. She’s a real go getter!
 Has bucket loads of initiative.
 Has an active mind and is eager to achieve.
 Comes to class with a huge willingness to participate.
 Never wants to waste a day in the classroom.
 Loves to soak up all the information around her.
 Is an ambitious and proactive student.
 Knows her goals and strives every day to achieve them.
Strong Communication Skills
 Projects her voice very well when communicating in class.
 Is effective at using the written word to express herself.
 Has a great deal of confidence when speaking to groups.
 Is very good at clearly and succinctly speaking up when she feels she has a valuable
contribution.
 Consistently provides valuable contributions to class discussion.
 Is a skilled public speaker.
 Has shown great strides in written communication skills in recent months.
 Is Neat And Tidy
 Always keeps her belongings neatly organized.
 Looks after her belongings very carefully.
 Always has neat book work which shows respect and high regard for her own work.
 Keeps her desk space very tidy, clean and organized.
 Takes pride in keeping her work neat, clean and tidy for every submission.
 Keeps her personal work spaces very well organized.
 Good Listening Skills
 Is an active listener who is always ready to respond with relevant and engaging
questions.
 Listens thoughtfully to other people’s ideas and contributes her own thoughtful ideas.
 Listens with an open mind to her classmates’ perspectives.
 Always listens intently with the hope of learning new things.
 Concentrates and pays close attention during demonstrations to ensure she
understands task requirements.
 Takes directions well and is quick to apply directions to tasks.
 Is always attentive in class and asks for clarification when required.
Group Work
 Is good at working in small groups unaided by a teacher.
 Listens intently to others and takes their opinions in mind.
 Excels when given leadership roles in small groups.
 Appears to thrive in group learning situations.
 Has developed strong skills in communicating in groups.
 Works productively in groups of all sizes to get tasks done.
 Has a knack for managing multiple personalities in group situations.
 Could work on sharing resources more fairly during group tasks.
 Needs to work on allowing other group members equal time to speak during group
discussions.
Strong Organization And Time Management
 Always arrives to class on time with her books and is ready to learn.
 Is exceptionally good at completing tasks in a timely manner.
 Is a natural organizer and is often seen helping to get her peers organized and ready for
tasks.
 Is always trusted to meet deadlines.
 Uses color coding and headings in her books effectively to organize her notes.
 Keeps a neat and organized work space at all times.
 Good At Homework
 Always comes to class with very neat and well written homework.
 Tends to complete independent homework tasks with ease.
 Thrives with independent homework tasks, which are always presented in a timely
manner.
 Comes to class with great questions based on the assigned homework tasks, showing
thoughtfulness and independence.
 Can be trusted to complete her homework in time.
 Often asks for extra homework. She has shown great thirst for knowledge.
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Strong Participation
 Is always willing to jump in and participate in any task.
 Is a great helper, always giving people a hand when she sees they are in need.
 Participates in all tasks, no matter her skill level. This enthusiasm is laudable.
 Always comes to class willing to get involved in the daily activities.
 Is always the first person to put their hand up to volunteer for a task.
 Loves to learn by getting involved and gaining first-hand experiences.
Interests
 Is beginning to develop her own interest and is eager to learn more about them.
 Has a strong personal interest in ________ and has been taking the initiative to explore
the topic.
 Is very enthusiastic about ________ and has shown great promise in this area.
 Has picked a great extracurricular hobby of _____. Her skills learned in this hobby has
helped to boost her confidence in the classroom.
 Shows interest in a variety of different topics which she has been enthusiastically
exploring during free study time.
 Always finds personal interest in topics presented in class.
Independence
 Is showing increasing independence to learn and study without the need for excessive
guidance.
 Is a fiercely independent person who knows what she wants and goes out to get it.
 Has an independent and free spirited mind.
 Is not afraid to go against the majority if she is certain of her beliefs and thoughts.
 Happily goes about her tasks independently but seeks help when required.
 Shows confidence striking out on her own to do things she is interested in.
 Strong Learning And Thinking Skills
 Is very resourceful and uses the internet, books and peers to find new knowledge.
 Is aware of her learning styles and makes every effort to work to her strengths as a
student.
 Uses higher-order thinking strategies like analysis and critique to question assumptions.
 Knows when she needs help and asks for it willingly.
 Thinks deeply about her responses before providing them.
 Is very good at reflecting on her weaknesses and working on them to grow as a person.
 Is great at solving problems using her own initiative.
Good Attention To Detail
 Pays close attention to the details of a tasks so that she doesn’t miss anything.
 Is very systematic about going about her tasks so she can complete them thoroughly.
 Is great at identifying small and nuanced mistakes in her own work.
 Always creates very presentable and professional looking pieces of work.
Reflection
 Has great self-reflection skills, being able to identify her own strengths and weaknesses.
 Can pause and look at her own work to identify areas for improvement.
 Has the ability to stop and change course when she identifies areas for improvement.
 Is very good at identifying and repairing errors in drafts.
 Has exercised great thoughtfulness about her own capabilities.
 Has shown the ability to empathize with classmates and show great compassion.
 Perseverance And Determination
 Shows great determination when is set a challenging task.
 Perseveres through difficulties to achieve her goals.
 Is resilient in the face of significant challenges and problems presented.
 Will always work through struggles and come out the other end more confident and
skilled.
Constructive Comments
 Present constructive comments to show the areas for improvement for the student.
Carefully craft the comments so they’re not overly upsetting or impersonal.
Negative Attitude To Learning
 Occasionally needs special assistance to stay on task.
 Requires some coaxing to complete tasks.
 Is at times distracted or uninterested in learning.
 Is working on paying more attention to her tasks.
 Has some off days where she is uninterested in learning.
 Is easily distracted by friends.
 Will often come to class unwilling to contribute to group discussions.
Needs Improvement
 Needs to work on focus and concentration during class time.
 Has improved in some areas, but continues to slip behind in others.
 Is showing some lack of focus and is slipping behind in some subjects.
 There is still a lot of room for growth and we are working on improving her focus and
drive in coming months.
 It would be great to see some improvement in her weakest subjects in the future.
 I would like to see her asking for help when stuck on tasks.
Disruptive Behavior
 Can occasionally disrupt her friends and classmates.
 Is at times a distraction to other students.
 Can be unsettled when entering the class after breaks.
 Can be talkative during quiet times and individual tasks.
 Could work on being more considerate to other classmates.
 Has had a difficult time getting comfortable in class this year.
 Has at times sought undue attention and distracted the flow of lessons.
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Low Motivation
 Sometimes struggles to engage in class discussions.
 Requires a lot of external rewards to get focused.
 Works well below her capabilities due to lack of motivation to do her best.
 Relies heavily on extrinsic motivation. It would be great to see more intrinsic desire to
succeed in coming months.
 Struggles to find things she is interested in.
 Has trouble getting engaged and interested in class topics.
 Will respond well to rewards but struggles to use initiative.
 Needs to dig deep and find greater motivation to learn in coming months.
 Is Not Neat And Tidy
 Occasionally presents work that is messy and difficult to read.
 I would like to see her paying more attention to neatness in her writing.
 It would be great to see her showing more care for her workspace to ensure all her
belongings are well cared for.
 At times comes to class disheveled and disorganized.
 Presents homework that is untidy and appears to have been rushed.
 Needs to work on ensuring her work is presentable, neat, and error-free.
Weak Communication Skills
 Speaks very softly. An area for improvement is speaking up in class discussions.
 Could work some more on communicating her opinions during discussions.
 Is often shy and intimidated when asked to speak up in class discussions.
 Needs coaxing to share her thoughts in class.
 Can work on being clearer when expressing her thoughts in writing.
 I look forward to seeing further development in expressing her thoughts in class.
Poor Listening Skills
 Has had some trouble paying attention to others during class discussions.
 Has some trouble listening to peers and teachers.
 Is easily distracted during class discussions.
 Is a good talker but needs to work on pausing and listening to others more attentively.
 Is often fidgety and distracted when spoken to.
 Is often resistant to make eye contact and be responsive when spoken to.
 Has trouble repeating and remembering instructions.
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Weak Organization And Time Management
 Tends to leave tasks to the last minute.
 Often submits incomplete drafts due to poor time management.
 Is often disorganized and forgets important school supplies.
 Has submitted homework late on several occasions.
 Could work on using her time more efficiently to complete tasks in allotted time periods.
 I would like to see her working on her organizational skills in coming months so she can
use her class time more efficiently.
 Bad At Homework
 Will often skip assigned homework tasks.
 Regularly forgets to bring homework to school.
 Her homework is often brought to class incomplete and rushed.
 Is often seen completing homework tasks the morning before they are due.
 I would like to see her working on setting aside more time for homework in the coming
months.
 Is good at class work, but needs more initiative to complete her weekly homework in a
timely manner.
Poor Attention To Detail
 Could be getting higher grades if she edited her work more carefully before submission.
 Will sometimes make mistakes due to distractedness and carelessness.
 Has started to let carelessness seep into his work for the past few months.
 Often does not pay enough attention to test questions, leading to small unforced errors.
 Preschool And Kindergarten Comments
 Here are some great comments specifically for children in the early years of their
development.
 Play Based Learning – Strong
 Plays well with other children.
 Shares resources with her peers during play time.
 Has begun to develop cooperative play skills such as sharing and taking turns.
 Is a creative and imaginative learner.
 Engages in strong exploratory and discovery play behaviors without prompting.
 Is enthusiastic and engaged when given developmentally appropriate resources to play
with.
 Thrives in unstructured play environments where she can explore, learn and discover in
her own time.
 Has started to use extended vocabulary well during play scenarios.
 Is great at taking measured risks during play which reveals great self-confidence for her
age.
 Play Based Learning – Needs Improvement
 Plays in parallel with other children, but needs to start developing cooperative play
strategies in the coming months.
 Is good at solitary play, but needs more practice sharing and playing with other
students.
 Is curious about playing with others, but often sits back due to shyness.
 Needs encouragement to use more language skills during play-based learning.
 Struggles to take turns when playing with others.
 Strong Development
 Is developing in an age appropriate way and continues to show good progress.
 Has visibly developed fine and gross motor skills during class sessions.
 Is using language at an age appropriate level.
 Is starting to move out of her comfort zone to explore more and more new challenges.
 Is socially, cognitively and physically on track for transition to school.
 Socialization
 Has shown remarkable strides in communication skills at preschool.
 Plays well with others.
 Is a thoughtful and kind student who plays well with others.
 Always shares and thinks about others during play scenarios.
 Is a popular student who finds it very easy to make friends with other children.
 Has been seen to show some great emerging leadership skills during play scenarios.
 Is very happy to play in groups and learn from peers.