Hi teacher friends! Well I just finished writing report card comments for 76 students. This is one of my top three least favourite parts of the job next to marking and parent communication if I’m being totally honest.
Over the last week, I have been marking huge stacks of assignments, cycle 4 tests from my spiraled classes, and finally the culminating. I am feeling exhausted.
I thought I would share some of my comments. Maybe they will be helpful to someone in a pinch. The following are symbol shortcuts in our mark book program. $ = student name, # = his/her, @ = he/she * = him/her
I used strand-based categories for marking as well as separate mark sets for the term, in-class culminating, and final culminating tasks. It was really easy to look up each student’s term categories and see which topic(s) were their strong suits.
Level 4
$ has demonstrated an excellent understanding of concepts. # best work was in the data, number sense, and geometry and measurement strands. $ writes solutions that include all steps and is able to apply steps of the problem-solving process with effectiveness. $ should strive to maintain # excellent work ethic and focus and is encouraged to explore additional math courses in the future. It was a pleasure teaching you this semester.
$ has demonstrated an excellent understanding of concepts in the finance, coding, numbers, algebra and geometry and measurement strands. $ writes solutions which include all steps and is able to apply steps of the problem-solving process with effectiveness and has a true enthusiasm and gift for math. # effort is reflected in # high grade. @ is also an excellent classmate, as @ frequently assists other students with concepts, not answers. Best of luck next year!
Level 3
$ has demonstrated a good understanding of concepts in the finance, numbers, algebra and geometry and measurement strands. $ writes solutions which include most steps and is able to apply steps of the problem-solving process with considerable effectiveness. $ should continue to develop # problem-solving skills and complete all assignments and practice questions to improve understanding and confidence. Good luck next semester!
Level 2
$ has demonstrated a developing understanding of concepts. # best work was in the number sense, and geometry and measurement strands. $ writes solutions which include some steps and is able to apply steps of the problem-solving process with moderate effectiveness. $ should continue to develop problem-solving skills and complete all practice problems to gain understanding and to improve # achievement level. Best of luck next semester.
Level 1
$ has demonstrated a limited understanding of concepts. @ is able to solve simple problems involving basic algebra and geometry with prompting. $’s best work was in the finance and number sense strands. @ struggled with determining the equation of a line given slope and one point as well as solving complex equations. $ should continue to develop problem-solving skills and complete all practice problems to gain understanding and confidence.
$ should minimize distractions and continue to participate in the learning process.
Level R
$ was unable to demonstrate the learning required to earn # math credit this semester. $ was able to solve simple problems with scaffolding and prompting when in class. # best work was in the coding strand. $ should continue to develop problem-solving skills, attend all classes, and participate in the learning to improve # achievement level. $ should repeat the entire course to develop a solid foundation for future math courses.
$ should minimize distractions and complete all practice problems.
$ should continue to develop problem-solving skills, focus on the lesson and complete all required coursework.
I would love to hear your favourite comments that you use for your different learners.
I’m looking forward to the new semester “refresh”.
Have a great day. I hope you were able to find something of value here.