Report Card Comments & Phrases—Science

Report Card Comments & Phrases—Science

Positive comments 

• At this point, _______ has successfully mastered the core science concepts for this grade level.
• _______ shows a keen interest in science subjects and experiments.
• _______ shows creativity in designing and executing experiments.
• _______  has a good understanding of scientific concepts.
• _______ demonstrates curiosity and asks insightful questions in class.
• _______ demonstrates a solid understanding of science concepts at this grade level. Please continue to work on ______ nightly.
• _______ has advanced research skills and uses them very effectively in his/her work on science projects.
• _______ has a true enthusiasm and gift for hands-on science projects and activities. His/her effort is reflected in his high grade.
• _______ did an outstanding job on his/her science project/presentation.
• _______ understands and applies lab safety techniques.
• _______ understands the scientific method and uses it to solve problems.
• _______ understands and uses basic science concepts and terms to ____.
• _______ understands and applies scientific notation and formulas.
• _______ understands and applies math and language arts concepts and skills in science class.
• _______ can perform basic research and apply learning to science assignments and activities.
• _______ works well independently to complete science activities.
• _______ works well with other students to complete group science activities.
• _______ is able to create graphs using simple data.
• _______ understands several methods of graphing.
• _______ is beginning to memorize the _______.
• _______ knows the basic elements of the Periodic Table.
• _______ is able to connect classroom learning with real-world applications.
• _______ is able to apply scientific methods and reasoning effectively. 
• _______ is inquisitive and highly interested in science topics.
• _______ has strong analytic and problem-solving skills, and applies them effectively to science activities and assignments.
• _______ is also an excellent citizen, as he/she frequently assists other students with concepts, not answers.
• _______ consistently demonstrates a deep understanding of the scientific process.
• _______ shows excellent initiative in seeking out additional science resources to supplement classroom learning.
• _______ displays a high level of critical thinking in scientific discussions and assignments.

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Needs improvement comments

• _______ has worked hard in science this quarter. However, his/her progress has been slower than I would have liked. Can we meet to discuss some helpful strategies?

• _______ has difficulty retaining science terms and concepts.

• It would be helpful if _______ prepared and studied more diligently for science tests. I know he/she can put in more effort than she has been recently.

• _______ is having trouble with many of the basic skills in science. Can we meet to discuss some helpful strategies?

• _______ should continue to practice science terms and vocabulary. Please continue to work on this nightly.

• The quality of _______'s science homework is inconsistent. His/her grade would improve with more consistent effort on science assignments.

• _______ still needs strengthening in the concept of _______.
• _______ does not know his/her science facts well.
• _______ is still struggling with science tests and quizzes.
• _______ should work on asking more insightful questions in class. 
• _______ needs to improve on recording and interpreting experimental data.
• _______ needs to participate more actively in class discussions. 
• _______ has difficulty applying learned concepts to new situations.
• _______ needs to improve his/her understanding of scientific vocabulary.
• _______ should work on developing their hypothesis-writing skills.
• _______ needs to work on following lab safety rules consistently. 
• _______ struggles with completing assignments on time. 
• _______ should improve on collaborating with peers in group projects. 
• _______ requires assistance in connecting classroom learning with real-world applications. 
• _______ needs to work on time management to ensure timely completion of assignments. 
• _______ needs to improve in maintaining laboratory notebooks and recording observations.
• _______ should work more on scientific problem-solving skills.
• _______ needs to participate more actively in scientific discussions and share his/her thoughts.
• _______ should put more effort into understanding and following laboratory procedures.
• _______ needs to enhance his/her ability to conclude from experiments.
• _______ should work towards improving his/her precision and accuracy in measurements.
• _______ needs to strengthen his/her ability to formulate testable hypotheses.
• _______ needs to work on his/her ability to analyze and interpret graphs and charts.
• _______ should improve on his/her ability to predict the outcomes of experiments.
• _______ needs to better apply scientific concepts to everyday life.

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