Report Card Comments & Phrases—Social Studies

Social Studies Report Card Comments & Phrases

Positive social studies comments

• _______ demonstrates a solid understanding of social studies concepts at this grade level.
• _______ enjoys learning about and discussing current topics and events.
• At this point, _______ has successfully mastered the basic social studies concepts for this grade level.
• _______ has developed a strong knowledge of U.S./World history.
• _______ is able to easily relate history to current events and think critically about connections between them.
• _______ turns in thoughtful, well-researched papers and assignments.
• _______ has developed a strong knowledge of U.S./World/regional/local geography.
• _______ is skilled at performing research with primary and secondary sources.
• _______ frequently helps classmates with concepts, not answers.
• _______ really enjoys learning about history makes extra effort to be attentive and focused in class.
• _______ is active in class discussions and group activities.
• _______ understands and can identify basic social structures (communities, families, and jobs).
• _______ enjoys working with maps and learning about new places.
• _______ understands and uses basic social studies concepts and vocabulary to ____.
• _______ understands and can apply basic concepts of economics and commerce.
• _______ understands and applies math, science, and language arts concepts and skills in social studies class.
• _______ can perform basic research and apply learning to social studies assignments and activities.
• _______ can identify and name U.S./World/regional/local countries/capitals/cities/towns/landmarks on a map.
• _______ works well with other students to complete group social studies activities.
• _______ understands basic civics, government, and law concepts.
• _______ has strong knowledge of U.S/World/regional/local history.
• _______ shows a keen interest in history and often brings additional facts to class discussions.
• _______ successfully applies critical thinking skills in class activities and discussions.
• _______ is able to articulate the social and historical significance of events studied in class.
• _______ has a strong understanding of different political systems and their implications.
• _______ is able to connect historical events and trends with their impact on present day situations.
• _______ consistently demonstrates excellent note-taking skills in class.
• _______ excels in constructing and supporting arguments based on historical evidence.
• _______ shows a good understanding of different cultures and their histories.
• _______ has a good grasp on the importance of historical context when studying events or figures.
• _______ consistently shows respect and understanding of differing perspectives when discussing historical events or figures.

 

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Needs improvement social studies comments

• _______ has worked hard in social studies this quarter. However, her progress has been slower than I would have liked. Can we meet to discuss some helpful strategies?
• _______ has struggled with tests and quizzes, especially history and geography. Please help _______ work on this before all tests and quizzes.
• _______ is having trouble with many of the basic skills in social studies. Can we meet to discuss some helpful strategies?
• _______ has struggled with memorizing and recalling important dates/events/concepts. Please help _______ work on this nightly.
• The quality of _______'s social studies homework is inconsistent. His/her grade would improve with more consistent effort on these assignments.
• _______ needs more practice on map skills.
• _______ has difficulty retaining social studies concepts, vocabulary, and historical information.
• _______ is still struggling with social studies tests and quizzes.
• _______ is beginning to memorize the _______.
• _______ still needs strengthening in the concept of _______.
• _______ struggles with retaining and recalling dates, events, places, and other facts and figures.
• _______ has difficulty participating in class discussions. Encouraging _______ to speak up could improve his/her understanding.
• _______ needs to develop better note-taking skills to aid in studying.
• _______ struggles to make connections between historical events and current events. Further exploration of this skill at home could be beneficial.
• _______ has difficulty interpreting historical documents. Additional practice with this at home could help.
• _______ often does not complete homework assignments on time. Ensuring that _______ starts assignments early could improve his/her grade.
• _______ has trouble understanding the impact of social structures and needs more practice in this area.
• _______ needs to improve in research skills, particularly with finding and using credible sources.
• _______ has difficulty with the concepts of economics and commerce. Extra tutoring or practice in this area may be helpful.
• _______ struggles to grasp basic civics, government, and law concepts. Additional study in these areas would be beneficial.
• _______ needs to work on respect and understanding of differing perspectives during class discussions.

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