Positive Attitude To Learning

1. Comes to class every day ready and willing to learn.

2. Has an inquisitive and engaged mind.
3. Is excited to tackle her tasks every day.
4. Likes to come to school and learn with her friends.
5. Has a positive attitude to self-development.
6. Tends to come into the classroom with a big smile and an open
mind.
7. Sets herself very high standards and strives to meet them each
and every day.
Showing Improvement
8. Is consistently improving.
9. Is developing very well for her age.
10. Has shown strong signs of growth in all learning areas.
11. Has made clear and commendable gains.
12. Improves each and every day.
13. Her hard work and effort has paid off.
Positive Behavior
14. Is always very well behaved during class time.
15. Has a good ability to avoid peers who she sees may be
distractions to her learning.
16. Is always willing to listen to instructions.
17. Is a very helpful and respectful student.
18. Never misbehaves in class.
19. Sets a good standard for classmates to follow.
20. Is very good at following the rules.
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Shows Respect For Others
21. Has a great deal of respect for all visitors to the
classroom.
22. Cares for and respects her classmates.
23. Is always respectful to classroom equipment.
24. Always puts her hand up and follows instructions.
25. Is very considerate of others and often puts others’
needs and interests at the front of her mind.
26. Is a very respectful and responsible classmate.
27. Has proven to be a courteous and polite classmate.
28. Is held in high regard for her kindness to others.
Confidence
29. Is a very outgoing, positive and upbeat student.
30. Tackles every task with enthusiasm and self-belief.
31. Is building her confidence more and more every day.
32. Has shown remarkable growth in confidence this year.
 33. Has reached many achievements this year, which is
reflected in her budding confidence.
34. Is a self-assured young learner who is always willing to
try something new.
Honesty
35. Can always be trusted with tasks assigned to her.
36. Conducts herself with honesty and integrity at all times.
37. Is trusted with school equipment including expensive
computer technology.
38. Is open, honest and upfront about her thoughts and
beliefs.
39. Shares thoughtful and genuine opinions during lessons.
40. Is always willing to self-reflect and provide genuine
analyses of her progress.
Self-Expression
41. Is a very expressive and confident student.
42. Has a great ability to express thoughts and feelings in
writing.
43. Is always willing to express herself in front of the class
with a bold and confident voice.
44. Has artistic talent and can articulate her thoughts through
drawing and painting very well.
45. Is a very articulate public speaker when talking about
issues that she knows well.
46. Is always willing to contribute her own thoughts and
beliefs in class discussions.
47. Uses her body and hand movements to express herself
artistically.
High Motivation
48. Has a great deal of intrinsic motivation. She’s a real go
getter!
49. Has bucket loads of initiative.
50. Has an active mind and is eager to achieve.
51. Comes to class with a huge willingness to participate.
52. Never wants to waste a day in the classroom.
53. Loves to soak up all the information around her.
54. Is an ambitious and proactive student.
55. Knows her goals and strives every day to achieve them.
Strong Communication Skills
56. Projects her voice very well when communicating in
class.
57. Is effective at using the written word to express herself.
58. Has a great deal of confidence when speaking to groups.
 59. Is very good at clearly and succinctly speaking up when
she feels she has a valuable contribution.
60. Consistently provides valuable contributions to class
discussion.
61. Is a skilled public speaker.
62. Has shown great strides in written communication skills
in recent months.
Is Neat And Tidy
63. Always keeps her belongings neatly organized.
64. Looks after her belongings very carefully.
65. Always has neat book work which shows respect and
high regard for her own work.
66. Keeps her desk space very tidy, clean and organized.
67. Takes pride in keeping her work neat, clean and tidy for
every submission.
68. Keeps her personal work spaces very well organized.
Good Listening Skills
70. Is an active listener who is always ready to respond with
relevant and engaging questions.
71. Listens thoughtfully to other people’s ideas and
contributes her own thoughtful ideas.
72. Listens with an open mind to her classmates’
perspectives.
73. Always listens intently with the hope of learning new
things.
74. Concentrates and pays close attention during
demonstrations to ensure she understands task requirements.
75. Takes directions well and is quick to apply directions to
tasks.
76. Is always attentive in class and asks for clarification
when required.
Group Work
77. Is good at working in small groups unaided by a teacher.
78. Listens intently to others and takes their opinions in mind.
79. Excels when given leadership roles in small groups.
80. Appears to thrive in group learning situations.
81. Has developed strong skills in communicating in groups.
82. Works productively in groups of all sizes to get tasks
done.
83. Has a knack for managing multiple personalities in group
situations.
84. Could work on sharing resources more fairly during
group tasks.
 85. Needs to work on allowing other group members equal
time to speak during group discussions.
Strong Organization And Time Management
86. Always arrives to class on time with her books and is
ready to learn.
87. Is exceptionally good at completing tasks in a timely
manner.
88. Is a natural organizer and is often seen helping to get her
peers organized and ready for tasks.
89. Is always trusted to meet deadlines.
90. Uses color coding and headings in her books effectively
to organize her notes.
91. Keeps a neat and organized work space at all times.
Good At Homework
92. Always comes to class with very neat and well written
homework.
93. Tends to complete independent homework tasks with
ease.
94. Thrives with independent homework tasks, which are
always presented in a timely manner.
95. Comes to class with great questions based on the
assigned homework tasks, showing thoughtfulness and
independence.
96. Can be trusted to complete her homework in time.
97. Often asks for extra homework. She has shown great
thirst for knowledge.
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Strong Participation
98. Is always willing to jump in and participate in any task.
99. Is a great helper, always giving people a hand when she
sees they are in need.
100. Participates in all tasks, no matter her skill level. This
enthusiasm is laudable.
101. Always comes to class willing to get involved in the daily
activities.
102. Is always the first person to put their hand up to volunteer
for a task.
103. Loves to learn by getting involved and gaining first-hand
experiences.
Interests
104. Is beginning to develop her own interest and is eager to
learn more about them.
105. Has a strong personal interest in ________ and has
been taking the initiative to explore the topic.
 106. Is very enthusiastic about ________ and has shown
great promise in this area.
107. Has picked a great extracurricular hobby of _____. Her
skills learned in this hobby has helped to boost her confidence
in the classroom.
108. Shows interest in a variety of different topics which she
has been enthusiastically exploring during free study time.
109. Always finds personal interest in topics presented in
class.
Independence
110. Is showing increasing independence to learn and study
without the need for excessive guidance.
111. Is a fiercely independent person who knows what she
wants and goes out to get it.
112. Has an independent and free spirited mind.
113. Is not afraid to go against the majority if she is certain of
her beliefs and thoughts.
114. Happily goes about her tasks independently but seeks
help when required.
115. Shows confidence striking out on her own to do things
she is interested in.
Strong Learning And Thinking Skills
116. Is very resourceful and uses the internet, books and
peers to find new knowledge.
117. Is aware of her learning styles and makes every effort to
work to her strengths as a student.
118. Uses higher-order thinking strategies like analysis and
critique to question assumptions.
119. Knows when she needs help and asks for it willingly.
120. Thinks deeply about her responses before providing
them.
121. Is very good at reflecting on her weaknesses and
working on them to grow as a person.
122. Is great at solving problems using her own initiative.
Good Attention To Detail
123. Pays close attention to the details of a tasks so that she
doesn’t miss anything.
124. Is very systematic about going about her tasks so she
can complete them thoroughly.
125. Is great at identifying small and nuanced mistakes in her
own work.
126. Always creates very presentable and professional
looking pieces of work.
Reflection
127. Has great self-reflection skills, being able to identify her
own strengths and weaknesses.
128. Can pause and look at her own work to identify areas for
improvement.
129. Has the ability to stop and change course when she
identifies areas for improvement.
130. Is very good at identifying and repairing errors in drafts.
131. Has exercised great thoughtfulness about her own
capabilities.
132. Has shown the ability to empathize with classmates and
show great compassion.
Perseverance And Determination
133. Shows great determination when is set a challenging
task.
134. Perseveres through difficulties to achieve her goals.
135. Is resilient in the face of significant challenges and
problems presented.
136. 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

137. Occasionally needs special assistance to stay on task.
138. Requires some coaxing to complete tasks.
139. Is at times distracted or uninterested in learning.
140. Is working on paying more attention to her tasks.
141. Has some off days where she is uninterested in learning.
142. Is easily distracted by friends.
143. Will often come to class unwilling to contribute to group
discussions.
Needs Improvement
144. Needs to work on focus and concentration during class
time.
145. Has improved in some areas, but continues to slip behind
in others.
146. Is showing some lack of focus and is slipping behind in
some subjects.
147. There is still a lot of room for growth and we are working
on improving her focus and drive in coming months.
 148. It would be great to see some improvement in her
weakest subjects in the future.
149. I would like to see her asking for help when stuck on
tasks.
Disruptive Behavior
150. Can occasionally disrupt her friends and classmates.
151. Is at times a distraction to other students.
152. Can be unsettled when entering the class after breaks.
153. Can be talkative during quiet times and individual tasks.
154. Could work on being more considerate to other
classmates.
155. Has had a difficult time getting comfortable in class this
year.
156. Has at times sought undue attention and distracted the
flow of lessons.
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Low Motivation
157. Sometimes struggles to engage in class discussions.
158. Requires a lot of external rewards to get focused.
159. Works well below her capabilities due to lack of
motivation to do her best.
160. Relies heavily on extrinsic motivation. It would be great to
see more intrinsic desire to succeed in coming months.
161. Struggles to find things she is interested in.
162. Has trouble getting engaged and interested in class
topics.
163. Will respond well to rewards but struggles to use
initiative.
164. Needs to dig deep and find greater motivation to learn in
coming months.
Is Not Neat And Tidy
165. Occasionally presents work that is messy and difficult to
read.
166. I would like to see her paying more attention to neatness
in her writing.
167. It would be great to see her showing more care for her
workspace to ensure all her belongings are well cared for.
168. At times comes to class disheveled and disorganized.
169. Presents homework that is untidy and appears to have
been rushed.
170. Needs to work on ensuring her work is presentable, neat,
and error-free.
Weak Communication Skills
171. Speaks very softly. An area for improvement is speaking
up in class discussions.
172. Could work some more on communicating her opinions
during discussions.
173. Is often shy and intimidated when asked to speak up in
class discussions.
174. Needs coaxing to share her thoughts in class.
175. Can work on being clearer when expressing her thoughts
in writing.
176. I look forward to seeing further development in
expressing her thoughts in class.
Poor Listening Skills
177. Has had some trouble paying attention to others during
class discussions.
178. Has some trouble listening to peers and teachers.
179. Is easily distracted during class discussions.
180. Is a good talker but needs to work on pausing and
listening to others more attentively.
181. Is often fidgety and distracted when spoken to.
182. Is often resistant to make eye contact and be responsive
when spoken to.
183. Has trouble repeating and remembering instructions.
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Weak Organization And Time Management
184. Tends to leave tasks to the last minute.
185. Often submits incomplete drafts due to poor time
management.
186. Is often disorganized and forgets important school
supplies.
187. Has submitted homework late on several occasions.
188. Could work on using her time more efficiently to complete
tasks in allotted time periods.
189. 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
190. Will often skip assigned homework tasks.
191. Regularly forgets to bring homework to school.
192. Her homework is often brought to class incomplete and
rushed.
193. Is often seen completing homework tasks the morning
before they are due.
 194. I would like to see her working on setting aside more time
for homework in the coming months.
195. Is good at class work, but needs more initiative to
complete her weekly homework in a timely manner.
Poor Attention To Detail
196. Could be getting higher grades if she edited her work
more carefully before submission.
197. Will sometimes make mistakes due to distractedness and
carelessness.
198. Has started to let carelessness seep into his work for the
past few months.
199. Often does not pay enough attention to test questions,
leading to small unforced errors.
Preschool And Kindergarten Comments
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their development.

Play Based Learning – Strong

200. Plays well with other children.
201. Shares resources with her peers during play time.
202. Has begun to develop cooperative play skills such as
sharing and taking turns.
203. Is a creative and imaginative learner.
204. Engages in strong exploratory and discovery play
behaviors without prompting.
205. Is enthusiastic and engaged when given developmentally
appropriate resources to play with.
206. Thrives in unstructured play environments where she can
explore, learn and discover in her own time.
207. Has started to use extended vocabulary well during play
scenarios.
208. Is great at taking measured risks during play which
reveals great self-confidence for her age.
Play Based Learning – Needs Improvement
209. Plays in parallel with other children, but needs to start
developing cooperative play strategies in the coming months.
210. Is good at solitary play, but needs more practice sharing
and playing with other students.
211. Is curious about playing with others, but often sits back
due to shyness.
212. Needs encouragement to use more language skills
during play-based learning.
213. Struggles to take turns when playing with others.
Strong Development
214. Is developing in an age appropriate way and continues to
show good progress.
215. Has visibly developed fine and gross motor skills during
class sessions.
216. Is using language at an age appropriate level.
217. Is starting to move out of her comfort zone to explore
more and more new challenges.
218. Is socially, cognitively and physically on track for
transition to school.
Socialization
219. Has shown remarkable strides in communication skills at
preschool.
220. Plays well with others.
221. Is a thoughtful and kind student who plays well with
others.
222. Always shares and thinks about others during play
scenarios.
223. Is a popular student who finds it very easy to make
friends with other children.
224. Has been seen to show some great emerging leadership
skills during play scenarios.
225. Is very happy to play in groups and learn from peers.