General Education Comments for Students and Teachers
General Comments
1. He / she is working to full capacity in all subjects.
2.Is learning to share and listen.
3.Is becoming more dependable during work periods.
4.Is developing a better attitude toward ___ grade.
5.Is showing interest and enthusiasm for the things we do.
6.Is learning to occupy his time constructively.
7.Wants responsibilities and follows through.
8.Can be very helpful and dependable in the classroom.
9.Always uses her time wisely.
10.Has strengthened her skills in ___.
11.Has great potential and works toward achieving it.
12.Working to full capability.
13.Is strong in _____.
14.Is learning to be a better listener.
15.Is learning to be careful, cooperative, and fair.
16.Is continuing to grow in independence.
17.Enthusiastic about participating.
18.Gaining more self-confidence.
19.Has a pleasant personality.
20.Has earned a very fine report card.
21.Has improved steadily.
22.Is learning to listen to directions more carefully.
23.Now accepts responsiblity well.
24._____’s work habits are improving.
25.Has been consitently progressing.
26.Has shown a good attitude about trying to improve in ___.
27.The following suggestions might improve his ____.
28.I am hoping this recent interest and improvement will continue.
29.Seems eager to improve.
30.Has shown strong growth in ____.
31.Is cooperative and happy.
32.Volunteers often.
33.Is willing to take part in all classroom activities.
34.Works well with her neighbors.
35._____’s attitude toward school is excellent.
36.Has the ability to follow directions.
37.Hand work is beautifully done.
38.Learns new vocabulary quickly.
39.Has a sense of humor and enjoys the stories we read.
40.Is a steadfast, conscientious worker.
41.Is very helpful about clean-up work around the room.
42.Anxious to please.
43.Brings fine contributions.
44.Has a pleasant disposition.
45.Works well.
46.Is hard-working.
47.Is pleasant and friendly.
48.Needs to increase speed and comprehension in reading.
49.Needs to apply skills to all written work.
50.Gets along well with other children.
51.Your constant cooperation and help are appreciated.
52.Has shown an encouraging desire to better herself in ___.
53.Making steady progress academically.
54.Quality of work is improving.
55.Responds well.
56.Is maintaining grade-level achievements.
57.Works well in groups, planning and carrying out activities.
58.Seems to be more aware of activities in the classroom.
59.Takes an active part in discussions pertinent to ___.
60.Accepts responsiblity.
61.Extremely conscientious.
62.Bubbles over with enthusiasm.
63.Has a sense of humor we all enjoy.
64.Has an excellent attitude.
65.Work in the areas of ____ has been extremely good.
66.Is an enthusiastic worker during the ____ period.
67.Needs to work democratically with others in groups.
68.Possible for ___ to exceed grade expectations.
69.Grasps new ideas readily.
70.Needs to develop a better sense of responsiblity.
71.Enthusiasitic about work in general.
72.Performs well in everthing he undertakes.
73.Unusually mature.
74.Seeks information.
75.Mature vocabulary.
76.Doing strong work in all areas.
77.Is a clear thinker.
78.Excels in writing original stories and poems.
79.Is a good student who appears to be a deep thinker.
80.Reads extensively.
81.Has good organization of thoughts.
82.Has a vast background knowledge of ___.
83.Is a very fine and serious student and excels in ___.
84.Rate of achievement makes it difficult for ___ to keep up with the class.
85.Must improve work habits if ___ is to gain the fundamentals needed for ___ grade work.
86._____’s academic success leaves much to be desired.
87.Handwriting needs to be improved.
88.Cooperative, well mannered.
89.Is a very happy, well-adjusted child, but ___.
90.Makes friends quickly and is well liked by classmates.
91.Cries easily.
92.Good worker and attentive listener.
93.Good adjustment.
94.Good attitude.
95.Capable of achieving a higher average in areas of ____.
96.Has difficulty retaining process of addition, etc.
97.Is inconsistent in his efforts, especially in ___.
98.Sacrificing accuracy for unnecessary speed in his written work.
99.Needs to listen to directions.
100.Never completes assignments in the allotted time.
101.Fails to finish independent assignments.
102.Would improve if he developed a greater interest in ___.
103.Comprehends well, but needs to work more quickly.
104.Needs to be urged.
105.Can follow directions.
106.Enjoys listening to poetry.
107.Enjoys listening to stories.
108.Listens carefully.
109.Evaluates what he/she hears
110.Phonics – (is able to distinguish, has difficulty distinguishing) sounds in words
111.Now knows and is able to use _____ consonant and vowel sounds
112.Confuses the sounds ___ and ___
113.Is able to blend short words using the vowel(s) _____ with /without assistance
114.Is learning to attack words independently
115.Uses the phonics skills to attack new words
116.Reading is (smooth, jerky, hesitant, rapid, irregular, or fluent)
117.Comprehends what he/she reads
118.Is interested in books and reading
119.Can read to follow directions
120.Can now recognize ____ sight words
121.Reads for pleasure
122.Needs lots of repetition and practice in order to retain reading vocabulary
123.Is still confusing words which look alike
124.Is beginning to read words in groups (phrases)
125.Reading is becoming (not yet becoming) automatic
126.Enjoys discussing the stories
127.Has had difficulty with learning ______ so in the coming term we will focus on ______.
128.Speaks in good sentences
129.Speaks clearly
130.Has difficulty using (pronouns, verbs) correctly
131.Enjoys dramatization
132.Enjoys participation in conversation and discussion
133.Expresses ideas clearly
134.Has a good oral vocabulary
135.Takes turns talking
136.Speaks with confidence to the group
137.Uses punctuation correctly
138.Is able to place periods and question marks correctly
139.Uses colorful words
140.Uses (complex, simple) sentences
141.Is now able to write a complete sentence independently
142.Participates in group story telling (composition)
143.Can write an original story of (one or two sentences, of a few sentences)
144.Puts words in the appropriate order
145.Is able to read his sentences back
146.Shows self confidence in writing
147.Can compose several related sentences
148.Is building a good spelling vocabulary
149.Uses his individual dictionary to find unfamiliar words
150.Enjoys learning to spell new words
151.Is able to learn to spell words easily
152.Sometimes reverses letters in a word
153.Has difficulty remembering the spelling of non-phonetic words
154.Is helped by using hand or body motions to remember spelling
155.When printing, often reverses letters, such as __, __, etc.
156.Has good (poor) fine-motor skills
157.Is able to print on the lines
158.Spaces letters and words correctly
159.Some printing is excellent but is often untidy in daily assignments
160.Enjoys doing neat careful work
161.Can work with numbers up to ___ with understanding
162.Understands the signs +, -, = and uses them to make number statements
163.Understands and uses basic facts of addition and subtraction to ____
164.Reverses some numbers still
165.Understands place value up to _____
166.Can use manipulatives to add and subtract
167.Can use manipulatives to show place value to _____
168.Understands money (pennies, dimes, nickels)
169.Relies heavily on concrete objects
170.Knows the basic shapes
171.Can count to ______
172.Is able to create graphs using simple data
173.Understands several methods of graphing
174.Is beginning to memorize the number facts
175.Is friendly and cooperative
176.Cooperates well
177.Helps others
178.Has a sense of humor
179.Has a good attitude towards school
180.Is working well in all subjects
181.Lacks independence / Is gaining independence
182.Is too easily distracted
183.Is becoming more self-reliant
184.Is an attentive student
185.All work is neatly and accurately done
186.Is a polite conscientious pupil
187.Is working above grade level in _________.
188.Works too slowly
189.Does not complete assignments in the allotted time
190.Seems unable to finish required work
191.Does colorful and interesting art work
192.Is especially good at ______
193.Requires too much supervision.
194.Please encourage him to do things on his own.
195.Should be encouraged to _____
196.Needs frequent encouragement
197.Is maturing
198.Is learning to concentrate
199.Is learning to listen carefully
200.Is gaining self-confidence
201.Often completes work early
202.Is very thoughtful
203.Takes pride in work well done
204.Is eager to learn
205.Makes little effort when not under direct supervision
206.Often seems tired at school
207.Is not very appreciative of the value of ( time, courtesy, sharing, neatness, accuracy)
208.Shows initiative; thinks things through for himself/herself
209.If a child is having difficulty – say so! Say what you have tried already to help him/her, and what you are going to do
differently in the term to come to help the child.
210.Never say the child is having problems without giving a possible solution you are going to try and what has already
been tried.
211.This shows you are doing everything in your power to change the situation.
212._____ has matured nicely this year, academically and socially.
213.He/She assumes responsibility well and has a find attitude.
214.He/She still needs strengthening in the concept of long division.
215.Thanks for the help I know you have given her.
216.There has been a noticeable improvement in _____’s study habits this reporting period, which is very encouraging.
217.Please continue during the summer with ___________ review and as many reading experiences as possible.
218.___________ would benefit from reading many library books this summer.
219.He needs to improve his reading speed and comprehension if he is to have success in the ________ grade.
220.If ___________ will put forth in the future the effort he has shown in the past two reporting periods, he will receive
a great deal from his schooling.
221.With __________’s ability to apply herself to each task, she should receive much satisfaction from her school
experiences.
222._____________ continued to blossom as the year progressed.
223._______________’s oral reading is very expressive and her oral reporting is excellent.
224.Thank you for your interest in _____________’s attitude.
225.Although he has had some difficulty adjusting to our room and various duties, he usually tries to cooperate.
226._____________ has had some problems adjusting to our room, as you know from my reports to you.
227.Many of her difficulties occur on the playground and she then carries a poor attitude in the classroom.
228.This hurts her academically.
229.She is capable of much better work.
230.I’m sorry I didn’t get to meet you this year.
231.__________has made nice progress this reporting period.
232.He is maturing nicely and I hope this continues.
233.Although _____________’s growth in social maturity is continuing, it is not consistent.
234.She still needs guidance and support from both you and me.
235.Thanks for your cooperation.
236._____________ is a wonderful girl and I’m happy to have had her in my room.
237.she has made many fine contributions to our class and is an inspiration to her classmates.
238.With ____’s friendly, cooperative attitude, she will always be a pleasant addition to any class.
239.I have enjoyed the association I have had _____________.
240.His friendly, sincere way has made him a very popular member of the ___ grade.
241.Regardless of how busy _________ is, he still has time to do something nice for someone. For this reason, he is
one of the best-liked members of my class.
242.I enjoyed having _____________ in my class.
243.She is a sweet and cooperative child.
244._____________ is a pleasant, conscientious student.
245.He is self-confident and has excellent manners.
246.It has been a pleasure to have him in my class.
247.I enjoyed having _____________ in my room.
248.She assumes responsibility well, excels on the playground and is well liked by her peers.
249.She’s helped to make my year a pleasant one.
250.She is a big help in seeing that our room looks clean and pleasant.
251.She has been most cooperative and only needs strengthening in social studies skills to bring her up to ____ grade
level.
252.___________ is a fine citizen and takes a keen interest in school.
253.I hope you enjoy your new home!
254.__________ takes a keen interest in all work and is most agreeable and a willing worker. It has been wonderful
having her in my room.
255.Exhibits excellent attitude
256.Possesses good self discipline
257.Respectful of others
258.Works independently on assignments
259.Exhibits creativity
260.Does good work
261.Always cooperative
262.Classroom attitude shows improvement
263.Pleasant student to work with
264.Quality of work has improved
265.Hard worker
266.Participates well in class
267.A pleasure to have around
268.Experiences difficulty following directions-when unsure needs to ask for questions
269.Needs to actively participate in classroom discussion
270.Needs better study skills
271.Requires incentives
272.Low quiz/test scores
273.Assignments/Homework incomplete/late
274.Needs to pay attention in class
275.Disruptive in class
276.Needs to improve classroom attitude
277.Excessive tardiness
278.Excessive absences
279.Failure to turn in make up work
280.A conference is requested
281.This subject modified/ leveled according to ability
282.Does not work up to his/her ability
283.Student will be retained in current grade next year. Please contact the school to arrange a conference.
284.Subject has been taught but no grade issued
285.Makes careless errors
286.Difficulty understanding the material
287.Does not know math facts well
288.Interrupts others
289.Gets upset easily
290.Work is not neat
291.Disorganized
292.Needs to proofread work
293.Does not form letters correctly
294.Assignments are not neat
295.Excessive talking
296.Needs to spend time on task
297.Does not put enough time into assignment
298.Needs to improve self discipline
299.Needs to improve respect for others
Effort Comments
Is showing interest and enthusiasm for the things we do.
More effort is required to complete the content of the course.
Always uses her time wisely.
Displays a poor attitude to his work.
Has good potential to achieve better results with increased effort.
Is not willing to take part in all classroom activities.
Enthusiasitic about work in general.
Effort Comments
Performs well in everthing he undertakes.
Must improve work habits if ___ is to gain the fundamentals needed for ___ grade work.
Is inconsistent in his efforts, especially in ___.
Never completes assignments in the allotted time.
Is too easily distracted
Is becoming more self-reliant
…… is a highly motivated student who always puts in his best effort.
Does not complete assignments in the allotted time
Seems unable to finish required work
Behavior Comments
Is learning to share and listen.
Is learning to occupy his time constructively.
Can be very helpful and dependable in the classroom.
Always uses her time wisely.
Now accepts responsiblity well.
Works well in groups, planning and carrying out activities.
Is a very fine and serious student and excels in ___.
Is friendly and cooperative
Shows initiative; thinks things through for himself/herself
Respectful of others
Classroom attitude shows improvement
Disruptive in class
Excessive talking
Needs to focus more on his/her work
Is too easily distracted
Writing Comments
Has shown a good attitude about trying to improve in ___.
Needs to apply skills to all written work.
Quality of work is improving.
Excels in writing original stories and poems.
Handwriting needs to be improved.
Sacrificing accuracy for unnecessary speed in his written work.
Uses punctuation correctly
Is able to place periods and question marks correctly
Improvement Comments
Can write an original story of (one or two sentences, of a few sentences)
Puts words in the appropriate order
Shows self confidence in writing
Uses his individual dictionary to find unfamiliar words
Sometimes reverses letters in a word
Spaces letters and words correctly
Some printing is excellent but is often untidy in daily assignments
Has difficulty organizing information
Uses few of the writing conventions well (state which ones)
Makes major errors in (spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, grammar, usage)
Writes using a simple style demonstrating limited sense of purpose and audience
Requires assistance when revising
Does not willingly participate in writing activities
Is unable to edit text independently
Uses (complex, simple) sentences
Math Comments
Has strengthened her skills in ___.
Can work with numbers up to ___ with understanding
Understands the signs +, -, = and uses them to make number statements
Understands and uses basic facts of addition and subtraction to ____
Reverses some numbers still
Can use manipulatives to add and subtract
Understands money (pennies, dimes, nickels)
Relies heavily on concrete objects
Is able to create graphs using simple data
Understands several methods of graphing
Is beginning to memorize the number facts
Can use manipulatives to show place value to _____
Social Studies Comments
Is showing interest and enthusiasm for the things we do.
_____needs to spend more time preparing for tests.
He / she needs to research more fully the content of assignments.
Takes an active part in discussions pertinent to Social Studies.
Works well in groups, planning and carrying out activities.
Needs to manage his/ her time more wisely when preparing a project.
Project work is of a poor standard.
Needs to work more co-operatively in group work.
More effort is needed in memorizing facts.
He produces work of a very high standard.
She always researches topics with enthusiasm and care.
He needs to concentrate further to produce better results.
She has achieved very good results in Social Studies tests.
With extra effort, her Social Studies grade will improve.
Research work needs more effort and care.
Reading Comments
Reads extensively.
Phonics – (is able to distinguish, has difficulty distinguishing) sounds in words
Now knows and is able to use _____ consonant and vowel sounds
Is able to blend short words using the vowel(s) _____ with /without help.
Is learning to attack words independently
Uses the phonics skills to attack new words
Reading is (smooth, jerky, hesitant, rapid, irregular, or fluent)
Comprehends what he/she reads
Participates in group story telling (composition)
Enjoys discussing the stories
Is beginning to read words in groups (phrases)
Needs lots of repetition and practice in order to retain reading vocabulary
Reads for pleasure
Can now recognize ____ sight words
Can read to follow directions
Is interested in books and reading
Social Comments
Is learning to share and listen.
Is becoming more dependable during work periods.
Is showing interest and enthusiasm for the things we do.
Is learning to occupy his time constructively.
Wants responsibilities and follows through.
Working to full capability.
Is learning to be careful, cooperative, and fair.
Is continuing to grow in independence.
Works independently on assignments
Respectful of others
Has a sense of humor we all enjoy.
Possesses good self discipline
Is learning to listen to directions more carefully.
Gaining more self-confidence.
Enthusiastic about participating.
Effort Comments
Is showing interest and enthusiasm for the things we do.
More effort is required to complete the content of the course.
Always uses her time wisely.
Displays a poor attitude to his work.
Has good potential to achieve better results with increased effort.
Is not willing to take part in all classroom activities.
Enthusiasitic about work in general.
Performs well in everthing he undertakes.
Must improve work habits if ___ is to gain the fundamentals needed for ___ grade work.
Is inconsistent in his efforts, especially in ___.
Never completes assignments in the allotted time.
Is too easily distracted
Is becoming more self-reliant
…… is a highly motivated student who always puts in his best effort.
Does not complete assignments in the allotted time
Seems unable to finish required work
Vishal Jain
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