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LEARNING SKILLS
Communication and Collaboration
Listens and follows directions
Expresses thoughts and ideas clearly through speaking and writing
Communicates well with students and teachers in different learning environments
Works respectfully in group settings
Listens to and values the ideas of others
Takes an active role in discussions
Speaks with confidence
Creativity and Innovation
Actively tries to think creatively
Consistently comes up with new ideas
Refines and revises ideas to improve them
Thinks “outside the box” to come up with different ideas
Recognizes different points of view and incorporates them in ideas
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Analyzes and evaluates information to come up with a solution
Interprets information in order to make the best decision
Asks relevant questions to receive clarification
Solves problems in different and innovative ways
Accepts that there are multiple ways to solve a problem
ACADEMIC PROGRESS
Strengths
Understands the concept of…
Has a good knowledge of…
Demonstrates superior work in…
Is able to successfully…
Demonstrates consistent effort in…
Has mastered the (subject) concepts of…
Improvement and Growth
Has demonstrated very good progress this year with...
Has worked very hard this year to make strong gains in the area of…
Has shown great improvement with…
Is progressing nicely and shows constant improvement in…
Is showing good growth in all areas, especially...
Has continued to make steady progress with…
Has shown noticeable improvement in…
Is showing increased effort in…
Is beginning to understand…
Is developing the idea of…
Is learning to…
Needs Assistance
Is excelling in most _____ skills but needs to concentrate on…
Although there has been some improvement in, the student still has difficulty with…
Tries hard but still struggles with…
Has difficulty with…
Could benefit from…
Needs to pay closer attention to…
Is frequently frustrated with…
LEARNING BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE
Growth Mindset
Is extremely motivated and always puts best effort into assignments
Is enthusiastic about learning
Perseveres to find a solution
Tackles new challenges with a positive attitude
Is a flexible learner and adapts well to change and challenges
Accepts mistakes and sees them as opportunities to learn
Takes pride in work
Responds well to direction and applies this to work
Time Management and Work Habits
Stays on task to completion
Pays attention and remains focused
Completes activities in a timely manner
Uses class time wisely
Does neat, thorough work
Consistently submits work on time
Prioritizes responsibilities in order to meet goals
Seeks information independently
Demonstrates responsibility with assignments and tasks
Is very organized
Needs Assistance
Requires guidance to remain focused and complete tasks
Needs encouragement to work more independently
Requires constant supervision and direct assistance with assignments
Tends to work too quickly, often resulting in errors and poor work
Needs to listen to directions more carefully
Needs prompting to work more slowly and accurately
Is easily distracted and needs to improve work habits
SOCIAL SKILLS AND CITIZENSHIP
Cooperates with others
Shows respect for peers and teachers
Is a kind and considerate classmate
Consistently makes good choices
Is a leader and a positive role model
Is well-liked by peers
Is sensitive to the thoughts, beliefs, and opinions of others
END-OF-YEAR
_____ is a wonderful student, and I’m happy he/she was in my class this year.
With ______’s friendly, cooperative attitude, he/she will always be a pleasant addition to any
class.
Thank you for your cooperation and assistance at home with _____.
I enjoyed having _____ in my class.
Please encourage _____ to read the following books this summer…
DISTANCE LEARNING
Is always on time for class sessions (synchronous learning)
Consistently prepares materials for (online) learning
Is focused, attentive, and an active participant in class discussions
Regularly communicates the status of projects and assignments
Is considerate, aware, and respectful of class time (self-mutes, raises hand and waits to
speak, saves unrelated questions for later)
Submits assignments and classwork on time
Consistently follows class rules
Is a flexible learner and adapts easily to change in the learning environment
Shares appropriate and relevant information to enhance class discussions
Needs constant reminders to have materials prepared for class
Sometimes loses focus and requires prompts to stay on task
Tends to submit assignments after they are due
