BEHAVIOR
1. While this student has shown improvement in their
attitude towards school assignments, he or she is not
showing constant changes. He or she will need to obtain
guidance throughout the remainder of the school year
from both home and school.
2. _____'s grades are a direct reflection on their
attitude towards school and schoolwork. There is room
for improvement with their overall attitude and
dedication to school.
3. When _____ applies him/herself to their schoolwork,
their overall work is improved. However, this student
needs to focus more on getting work done in the time
allotted.
4. Even though there have been decent improvements
within his or her attitude, _____ needs to be reminded
of their attitude, and is frequently asked to be more
respectful.
5. You child is showing great improvements in group
activities, and he or she is eager to learn.
6. ____'s attitude is improving and he or she is always
happy to participate in class discussions.
7. While _____ attitude is acceptable, he or she needs
to put more effort into their daily schoolwork.
8. This grade is a direct reflection of _____'s work
ethic. He or she does not complete in-class
assignments, and could do much better in class if he or
she further applied themselves to their schoolwork.
9. _____ has a great attitude towards school and
schoolwork, and is always helpful to other students.
10. Your child is the classroom leader, and is always
willing to help out other classmates when needed.
11. _____ has been having difficulty listening during
class, and he or she is often distracted when working
on class assignments.
12. _____ is extremely enthusiastic when it comes to
participating in class, and it is always a pleasure to
have him or her take part in discussions.
13. _____ responds well to direction, and quickly
applies this correction to their work and social
habits.
14. _____ has a good attitude towards work, and always
hands in assignments on time. However, this student is
shy when it comes to classroom discussions.
15. This student has plenty of personality, and it
always first to raise their hands to answer a question.
16. _____ is respectful to the other students, and
takes turn talking.
17. _____ has a sense of humor that is quite enjoyable
in the classroom.
18. _____ is often tired at school and is caught taking
naps during quiet times of the day.
19. Your child is extremely pleasant to have around and
very friendly to everyone in the class.
20. _____ is a thoughtful student, and respects the
opinions of others.
21. _____ has a good work ethic, however, he or she has
a problem talking during inappropriate times.
22. Your child is very confident in their school
abilities and also exemplifies excellent manners.
23. This student's disposition is very pleasant, and
all of the other students enjoy spending time with him
or her.
24. ____ was shy at first; however, he or she is
quickly gaining self-confidence within the classroom.
25. Your child is learning how to be a better listener,
and takes direction very well.
26. _____ consistently occupies his or her time with
constructive activities.
27. _____ was having problems sharing; however, he or
she is learning how to share their belongings as well
as listening to others.
28. Your child is very helpful around the classroom and
is also extremely dependable.
29. This student has made improvements in his or her
_____ skills.
30. _____ is showing consistent improvement with their
attitude and effort in the classroom.
31. Your child is eager to learn, and is quick to
improve in areas that are lacking.
32. In order to help your child with their work ethic,
I suggest spending time with them each night going over
their homework.
33. _____ is very anxious to please his or her teacher
and classmates.
34. Your child makes friends very easily and is getting
along with nearly every classmate in his or her room.
35. This student works very well in group settings and
is always contributing to the group.
36. _____'s attitude is excellent, and it is a joy to
have him or her in the classroom.
37. Your child is showing a mature vocabulary, and is
eager to learn new words.
38. This student needs a better stand on responsibility
in the classroom.
39. Your child has great organizational skills.
40. This student takes his or her academic studies very
seriously, and is excelling within the class.
41. If _____ is going to improve their grade, he or she
will need to improve their attitude towards schoolwork
and other classmates.
42. _____ can follow directly extremely well, and is
extremely self-sufficient within the classroom.
43. In the beginning of this reporting period, ____ was
far behind the class, however, he or she has improved
their efforts in the classroom and is now performing
greatly in all subjects.
44. _____ works very hard for his or her grades, and is
constantly asking questions on how to improve their
work.
45. Your child is learning how to become a better
listener as well as learning how to cooperate with
other student effectively.
46. _____ has shown great potential with their efforts,
however, I would like to see them more focused on
completing their school assignments.
47. Your child is an extremely motivated student, and
is always applying his or her highest effort into all
of their classroom assignments.
48. _____ has shown improvements with their attitude
towards school, however, he or she still needs to focus
more within the classroom.
49. This student excels in classroom work, but has a
problem with excessive talking.
50. _____ does not follow directions and is frequently
disobeying classroom rules.
however
MATH
1. This student is able to clearly understand addition
as well as subtraction. He or she is showing a great
interest in math and is quickly adopting the necessary
skills.
2. _____ is increasing his or her ability to calculate
and perform addition and subtraction and is confident
in his or her ability to do so.
3. Is having difficulty with addition and takes more
time to understand directions. I highly suggest going
over addition rules and techniques with your child at
home to help improve their skill level.
4. He or she is quickly learning how to skip count by
two's, five's and ten's and is able to comprehend how
this process works.
5. Your child is able to comprehend and remember all of
the math skills he or she has been taught in this
reporting period.
6. ____ is greatly improving over this reporting
period, and is able to accurately solve addition and
subtraction math problems.
7. This student is falling behind in their basic math
skills, and in order to improve them I suggest working
with them at home.
8. You child is able to successfully count to onehundred without help or assistance from the teacher.
9. _____ is able to sufficiently compare numbers
against each other using the appropriate terms taught.
They are also able to clearly explain why the numbers
are greater or less than the others.
10. You child is showing improvement in subtraction
skills, and would show greater improvement with further
home study.
11. ____ is disinterested in learning math skills and
is having a difficult time remembering basic
techniques.
12. This student is having a hard time showing their
work with math problems, and requires additional
assistance solving problems.
13. _____ needs to show improvement in their ability to
solve basic addition math problems. I highly suggest
performing regular home study to help improve this math
skill.
14. Your child is falling behind in their basic math
skills compared to the rest of the class.
15. Student is progressing nicely, and is showing
constant improvement with their math skills and
abilities.
16. _____ is showing a great attitude towards math.
Please continue to work on basic math skills, such as
addition, subtraction and multiplication with your
child each night.
17. Your child would benefit from further practice of
their math skills. If possible, it would be recommended
to spend time reviewing their math skills nightly.
18. _____ understands the concept of mathematics using
money (nickels, quarters, pennies and dollars).
19. Your child can now count to ____ without the
assistance of the teacher.
20. _____ is beginning to memorize their numbers and
basic addition. With further regular home study he or
she will greatly improve their math skills.
21. This student is excelling in most of their math
skills, but they need to begin concentrating on the
following skills:
22. _____ is unable to easily remember facts and
figures with his or her math skills. It would be
beneficial to your child if you would review their
daily assignments with them each night.
23. _____ has begun to understand addition and
subtraction signs, and is able to solve basic
mathematic problems with them.
24. This student is still reversing numbers.
25. _____ is continually showing difficulty in
understanding some of the basic math problems. I would
enjoy to have a meeting with you to discuss several
different methods to help your child with these issues.
26. Your child is demonstrating the ability to
understand various math concepts easily.
27. Communicates well with students, as well as with
the teacher.
28. If _____ doesn't understand a problem, he or she is
quick to ask questions and listen carefully to answers.
29. ______ is showing a great interest in mathematics
and is improving his or her math skills quickly.
30. This student can solve problems with very little
assistance from the teacher. You may want to work with
your child on _______ in order to improve their
knowledge.
31. _____ rarely solves problems independently, and
requires the assistance of the teacher for the majority
of their math problems.
32. Your child shows a basic understanding of their
math skills, but still requires assistance applying
these skills.
33. Can accurately solve basic mathematic problems.
34. _____ has successfully met all of the requirements
up to this point, and is continually showing
improvement and comprehension.
35. _____ is having difficulty explaining the rules of
addition and subtraction. I suggest more home study
within these areas. However, your child is exceeding in
his or her other math skills.
36. _____ shows a lack of comprehension with their
basic math skills.
37. This student needs to ask for additional help when
performing their math problems.
38. _____ is moving too quickly throughout their work,
and has many errors within their math skills. Needs to
learn to slow down their pace when working with basic
math problems.
39. Can appropriately demonstrate all basic math skills
discussed throughout this reporting period.
40. _____ is helpful to other students and also can
accurately give them help.
41. Your child enjoys solving problems for the class.
42. _____ excels in group activities and seems to work
best within a group.
43. _____ needs assistance understanding decimals and
multiplication.
44. This student has shown excellent worth ethics with
their math skills and is developing ahead of his or her
class.
45. _____ asks very few questions, but is showing a
good understanding of their math skills.
46. _____ creates problem solving strategy's that are
different from those taught.
47. Communicates their difficulties in understanding
math problems.
48. _____ is not a afraid to ask questions about their
math skills.
49. Can apply their mathematical knowledge with little
to no errors.
50. _____ needs to double-check their answers prior to
submitting them. Their work is frequented by minor
errors that can be easily 1. This student is able to
clearly understand addition as well as subtraction. He
or she is showing a great interest in math and is
quickly adopting the necessary skills.
WORK HABITS
1. As seen in previous report cards, _____ is having a
hard time using their time wisely while they are in
class. I suggest that you speak with your child about
study time while in class.
2. Your child is constantly seeking attention from his
or her classmates, which has caused many distractions
within the classroom. His or her work is suffering from
their eagerness to talk with his/her neighbors,
however, when he or she settles down, their work is
much better.
3. _____ is improving in their overall work habits,
however, he or she is still needing encouragement in
strengthening their work ethic.
4. Your child is extremely artistic, and he or she
enjoys drawing, however, he or she needs to learn there
is a time to draw and a time to study.
5. _____ has been consistently turning in work on time,
and it is at his or her current grade level. Yet, I am
convinced that he or she is able to do better within
their schoolwork. I suggest working with your child on
concentrating more during their work.
6. Your child is capable of completing the assigned
tasks on time, however, he or she is constantly wasting
time daydreaming or doing other activities instead of
working on the current assignments.
7. _____ is not consistent when with his or her
schoolwork. Even though they are able to turn in
satisfactory work, it seems that he or she becomes
restless during study times. I suggest working with
your child on helping to build their concentration
skills.
8. _____ is constantly disturbing other students by
talking with them during study time. Because of this
they are having difficulty with their schoolwork. He or
she is improving with this habit; however, I suggest
that you continue to work with your child with this
issue.
9. You child works great in group settings, however,
when he or she is on their own their work begins to
suffer. While having the ability to work well with
others is important, _____ needs to learn how to work
individually.
10. _____ is having a hard time paying attention in
class, and their work habits are consistently
declining.
11. While _____ was having a difficult time keeping up
with the class at the beginning of this reporting
period, he or she has been steadily improving over the
past couple of weeks.
12. Your child has a great work ethic and is always
eager to begin school assignments.
13. _____'s work habits are well above their current
grade level, and are consistently improving.
14. Your child needs to learn better work ethics
concerning home study and home work assignments.
15. _____ is improving; however, they require an
incentive to work harder.
16. This student has excellent work habits concerning
group activities. He or she is willing to undergo
challenges and is eager to solve problems. They are an
inspiration to other student's in the class.
17. Your child needs to be encouraged at home to work
on his or her own.
18. _____ has a decent work ethic; however, he or she
needs to work better on creating a sense of
responsibility for their actions.
19. _____ enjoys having responsibilities and
consistently follows through with duties given to them.
20. Your child is learning to become a better listener
and is taking directions better than in the past.
21. This student is a great worker, and is eager to
learn new techniques.
22. Your child has wonderful handwriting and is greatly
improving their writing abilities.
23. _____ is constantly handing in careful work that is
free of numerous errors.
24. _____ seems to be focusing in class, but he or she
is turning in work with careless errors.
25. This student needs to learn better organizational
skills, which I believe will help his or her work
ethic.
26. Overall _____'s work is satisfactory; however, they
need to take more time to proofread their completed
assignments.
27. You child is constantly occupying their downtime
with constructive activities.
28. _____ is learning independence and enjoys working
alone.
29. Your child has to be urged to work harder.
30. While _____ work is improving, he or she is working
at a much slower pace than the rest of the class.
31. This student is easily distracted and is also an
easy distraction for other students.
32. _____ enjoys getting their work done quickly,
however, with this speed they are experiencing many
careless mistakes. ____ needs to learn that they can
slow down with their work. Try to encourage your child
to double-check their work.
33. _____ is constantly enthusiastic about their
schoolwork.
34. It takes a long time for _____ to comprehend their
work, however once they do, the work is error-free. I
would like to meet with you to discuss ways we can help
_____ increase their comprehension time.
35. ____ is always seeking information.
36. Your child works very hard to get their assignments
done accurately and quickly.
37. _____ is very polite to other students and is more
than willing to help them with their schoolwork.
38. Your child is very anxious to please the teacher.
39. _____ has been inconsistent with their efforts to
increase their abilities in schoolwork.
40. Your child is a very polite student.
41. _____ seems to understand work within the
classroom, but is unable to complete homework or selfstudy assignments.
42. Your child is a great problem solver.
43. _____'s work habits are getting better; however, I
would like to see him or her have more dedicated work
habits at home.
44. _____ is very observant and can take directions
very well.
45. _____ is a very dependable student, and is
constantly turning in assignments on time.
46. Due to _____'s work habits, he or she has made a
very fine report card.
47. Shows eagerness to improve their work habits.
48. _____ is always willing to take direction and
directly apply it to their schoolwork.
49. Excels in his or her work habits.
50. _____ has great work ethics in most of their school
subjects, however, they need improvement with the
following subjects:
WRITING
1. _____ understands how to accurately use punctuation
and easily comprehends the rules regarding punctuation.
2. Has a vocabulary that is substantially larger than
most of the other students. Is interested in learning
new words, and thus suggest having the child read and
write at home.
3. Is able to compile complex sentences that are clear,
precise and correct.
4. ____ is willing to learn new writing skills and
quickly applies these skills within their writing.
5. Has the ability to copy sentences correctly and
enjoys performing this assignment.
6. Needs to increase his or her placement of words.
They are often misplaced throughout their writings.
7. Is not able to write clear and understandable
sentences.
8. ____ is not willing to listen to direction
concerning their writing skills.
9. Seems to be not interested in writing and is easily
distracted from this school task.
10. Enjoys writing stories and can compile unique and
interesting sentences.
11. Does not understand how to appropriately use
commas.
12. Is not respectful of other students with their
writing.
13. This student is having a hard time understanding
cursive writing. My suggestion is to help him or her at
home with their cursive writing skills.
14. _____ can remember most of cursive alphabet, but
has a hard time with the following letters (put the
letters here), I suggest working with him or her every
night with these letters.
15. ____ is behind the rest of the class with his or
her writing skills.
16. Is able to clearly write grammar, spelling and
punctuation with little to no errors or failing to
follow directions.
17. Shows the ability to instantly use spelling,
punctuation and grammar rules that were just learned.
Is able to quickly comprehend new skills and is eager
to apply them to their writing.
18. This student requires extra attention concerning
the application of previously learned skills and
techniques. He or she is unable to comprehend
directions quickly and usually requires further
detailed directions.
19. Does not show enthusiasm sharing his or her writing
projects with the rest of the classroom. Needs to gain
confidence within their writing skills.
20. Rarely is involved in group writing assignments,
and does not regularly contribute to the group.
21. Is able to write in a complete and easy-tounderstand way. Has the ability to write complex
thought patterns.
22. Enjoys writing to help improve their own writing
skills. Is able to find his or her own mistakes within
their writing.
23. This student utilizes a wide array of writing
forms.
24. _____ is able to create clear and effective
writing, which is interesting to read and easy to
comprehend.
25. Has extremely difficult time remembering previously
discussed writing skills and is often found making
errors within punctuations, grammar, word usage and
overall sentence structure. Needs improvement in basic
writing skills.
26. Does not have the ability to edit written text by
themselves; requires the assistance of the teacher to
make the mildest revisions.
27. _____ is not willing to take part in group writing
activities.
28. This
comes to
continue
order to
student has a low self-confidence when it
his or her writing skills. He or she needs to
practicing their writing skills at home in
improve them.
29. Has shown great improvement with his or her writing
skills and is consistently increasing their writing
comprehension and techniques.
30. _____ frequently displays grammatical errors within
their writing.
31. _____ needs to work on their handwriting skills.
This student is behind the rest of the class concerning
this technique, thus I suggest setting aside time at
home to practice these skills.
32. Has a great understanding in writing non-phonic
words. Is able to spell complex words with little to no
errors.
33. This student is unable to write complex words and
is frequently misspelling non-phonic words.
34. _____'s overall quality of work is quite poor and
has not shown improvements.
35. Performs carelessly with his or her writing
assignments.
36. Does not show interest in learning writing skills
and is disinterested quickly.
37. _____ take's pride in their writing work, and
exhibits confidence with their writing skills.
38. Is not afraid to showcase their writing skills in
front of the class.
39. This student is conscious of putting neatness into
their daily writing work, and is usually found going
above-and-beyond the minimal requirements.
40. Is able to take directions well and instantly apply
them to his or her writing skills.
41. Enjoys performing their writing assignments
independently and is enthusiastic about all writing
assignments.
42. Needs to work on handwriting skills.
43. Understands how to incorporate complex words into
their sentences while still keeping the tone and flow
natural.
44. ____ is strongly encouraged to engage in home
writing activities to help improve his or her writing
skills and overall quality of work.
45. Requires constant supervision and direct assistance
with their writing assignments and is unable to
complete an entire assignment without writing errors.
46. Highly suggest reviewing cursive writing skills at
home to help improve their cursive writing skills.
47. Is able to write correct spelling, punctuation and
language when writing short, simple sentences.
48. _____ needs improvement placing correct language
and punctuation within simple sentences.
49. This student is unable to compose complex sentences
that are clear and grammatically correct. I suggest
reviewing writing skills and techniques at home to help
improve writing quality and errors.
50. _____ is a great speller!
General Comments
1. Your child is working well with others and is also
excelling in all study areas.
2. _____ is a dedicated worker, and is eager to learn
new skills and techniques.
3. This student was struggling in _____ at the
beginning of the reporting period, but has improved
their overall performance in this subject area.
4. ____ always uses his or her spare time to complete
past assignments.
5. Your child is learning to become a great listener,
and takes directions well.
6. _____ has a great personality and is a true asset to
this classroom.
7. This student has worked very hard for their high
marks on this report card, and is showing constant
improvement.
8. While _____ was having a hard time earlier in this
reporting period, he or she has been working very hard
to improve their overall grade level.
9. Your child is gaining self-confidence in the areas
of study where they had a difficult time in at the
beginning of this reporting period.
10. _____ is constantly increasing their skills in
every subject.
11. Although _____ is having trouble in several
subjects, he or she is trying their hardest to improve.
12. _____ has a great attitude towards learning, and is
willing to take direction and construction when needed.
13. _____ is a great asset to this classroom and
actively volunteers to help around the room.
14. Your child seems excited every morning and is
willing to try their hardest to overcome problems and
issues.
15. _____ is a joy to have in the class, he or she has
a great sense of humor and is constantly filling their
spare time reading stories.
16. _____ is a very pleasant student, and is working
well with others.
17. Your child understands the importance of sharing
and works well when in a group setting.
18. _____ has above-grade-level achievements and has
consistently shown improvement throughout the reporting
period.
19. This student is able to respond well with direction
and takes constructive criticism very well.
20. Your child is making great strides in their
academic standings, and has consistently shown
improvement in weak subject areas.
21. If needed, your child accepts responsibilities and
is willing to accept the consequences to their actions.
22. _____ needs to learn how to listen better, and is
often a distraction to fellow students. I suggest
clarifying the importance of concentration and
respecting others with your child.
23. _____ has been working very hard in this reporting
period, and has shown outstanding progress in the
following subject areas:
24. While _____ is excited to learn about all subject
areas, he or she is exceptionally enthusiastic to work
on his or her _______
25. Due to your child's exceptional quality of work, he
or she may exceed this grade's expectations in the
following subjects:
26. _____ does well in class; however, he or she needs
to learn how to work well with others. He or she is
able to perform well alone, however, in group settings
_____ does not perform as well.
27. Your child is exceptionally mature when compared to
the rest of his or her classmates.
28. _____ is excited to learn new ideas and can grasp
this new information quickly.
29. _____ does not seem to enjoy class, and is
frequently disrupting students around them. I would
like to meet with you to discuss ways to eliminate this
issue.
30. Your child can organize his or her thoughts in a
well-laid-out manner.
31. _____ is one of the most creative students in my
class, and they are more than willing to try out new
ideas and concepts.
32. _____ needs to improve their overall work habits
and concentration skills. I feel that he or she would
excel once they gain a better understanding of
concentration.
33. Your child's handwriting needs to be improved to
meet standard grade-level.
34. _____ loves learning his or her alphabet and is
readily grasping new ideas.
35. _____ is sensitive and cries easily during
stressful situations within the classroom.
36. is making great strides in their academic
standings, and has consistently shown improvement in
weak subject areas.
37. _____ needs to apply themselves more to all areas
of study in order to meet the minimum standard
requirements for this grade level.
38. _____ needs to increase his or her ability to
listen and follow directions carefully. While this
student has been performing well overall, they need to
follow directions more carefully.
39. Your child enjoys learning about new things and
reading stories.
40. _____ is very respectful of other students in the
classroom and waits till it is his or her turn to
speak.
41. ______ has the ability to put together large
sentences and is also a creative thinker. He or she is
one of the most creative thinkers in the class.
42. ______ is able to point out and discuss various
shapes and is currently progressing ahead of the rest
of the class.
43. Your child is a great helper within the classroom,
and is more than willing to help out any classmate.
44. This student is extremely creative, and has created
many interesting forms of artwork.
45. Because _____ is unable to complete an entire task
on his or her own, I suggest encouraging your child to
complete homework assignments on his or her own with
minimal supervision.
46. While _____ has shown mass improvement within their
subject skills, I suggest having your child continue
studying the following subjects in order for him or her
to retain what they have learned.
47. As the year progresses, _____ is showing great
improvements.
48. ______ is capable of producing better work; all he
or she must do is concentrate harder on their work.
49. I have enjoyed having _____ in my class.
50. _____ is a real asset to my classroom.
100 Useful Words & Phrases When Writing Report Card
Comments For Elementary Students
In writing report card comments for elementary school
students, the words and phrases that are used can have
a significant impact on the child, and on the family.
The purpose of a report card is not only to enlighten
the parent and student about the student's progress in
school. Report cards can also show parents where room
for improvement lies, as long as the report card keeps
a positive spin even during negative situations. In
order to be most effective when it comes to writing
report card comments down for these young students,
teachers should make use of the most useful and
effective words and phrases in order to better drive
their points across.
The best way to write report card comments for
elementary school students is to form the comments in a
way that is constructive rather than focusing on
negative aspects of each child's academic career. An
effective report card is one that focuses on areas of
improvement rather than dwelling on the negative nature
of a child's past performance. Even if a student has
received a failing grade in a particular subject or
class, there is no reason to turn that experience into
a negative one. This is especially true when it comes
to report cards, which are an innovative way to get the
parent involved with whatever needs the child has.
Using the right modifiers and descriptors when
referring to the strengths and weaknesses of the
student will allow you to relate report card comments
to the achievement of certain expectations. Rather than
focusing on the negative aspects of a failing grade for
example, an effective instructor will turn poor
performance into an opportunity for additional learning
and growth.
F grade, failing grade or equivalent: When there are
areas for improvement, rather than focusing on the
negative aspect, instructors can positively spin the
needs of students by using the right descriptors and
modifiers for each area. There is no reason to be
directly negative, and nothing good or productive will
come of being that way.
- Not using or seldom using
- Seldom, Seldom meeting
- Experiencing Difficulty
- Insufficiently, insufficient
- Lacking, Lacks in
- Unclear or Unfocused
- Inaccurate or Weak
- Inactive
- Inadequate
- Very Limited
- None Evident, No Evidence
- Very limited
- Delayed or Gradual
D grade, just above a failing grade or equivalent:
Rather than looking at a D grade as a negative grade,
instructors can use these phrases to describe making an
attempt, beginning to show progress, or simply needing
assistance.
- Using Only
- With Assistance, With Help
- Inconsistent, Inconsistently
- Rare, Rarely
- Makes Attempts
- Varied or Incomplete
- Unclear or Not Quite Clear
- Limited or Limited Accuracy
- Beginning, Starting to
- Slow, Slow-Going
- Little, Minor
C grade, average grade or equivalent: Although a C
grade is an average grade, a positive spin can be
placed on it by explaining how the student is showing
improvement, is gaining clarity or is developing or
improving in certain aspects of his or her schoolwork.
- Sometimes - Satisfactory
- Using More, Nearly Most
- With limited assistance
- With some assistance
- Almost complete
- With some clarity
- Some
- Developing or Improving
- Approaching or Accelerating
- Partial
- Emerging
- Accuracy
B grade, above average grade or equivalent: B grades
are above average, and the descriptors and modifiers
that are used should reflect that.
- Independently
- Using Most
- Consistently
- Appropriate
- Complete
- Effective
- Often or Regularly
- Coherent or Clear, Concise
- Full
- Quick
- Prompt
- Meeting
- General
- Accurate
- Capable, Capability
A grade, near perfect grade or equivalent:
- Systematically
- Using All
- Outstanding
- Independently
- Always
- Competently, With Competence
- Comprehensive
- Precise
- Rapid, Extensive
- Consistently and Accurately
- Thorough and In Depth
- Surpassing, or Exceeding
Using simple verbs will allow you to describe the
strengths of each student in his or her report card.
Recognizing a student's strengths, even when the
student is having difficulty in class, is a great way
to allow development of strong, positive
characteristics in addition to improving upon weaker
characteristics.
- Applies
- Builds
- Compares
- Completes
- Constructs
- Continues To
- Creates
- Demonstrates
- Describes
- Develops
- Evaluates
- Experiments
- Explains
- Expresses
- Extends
- Has Learned
- Illustrates
- Interprets
- Is Able To
- Knows
- Organizes
- Operates
- Participates
- Performs
- Produces
- Recognizes
- Shows
- Solves
- Understands
- Uses
- Works Well
Teachers should make a point to avoid judgmental or
negative phrases that are worded strongly, in addition
to describing weaknesses. Even when a need is present
to describe a particular weakness, there are ways to
create a positive spin by turning what a student lacks
into what a student simply needs assistance with. The
following phrases are generally suggested to meet these
needs:
- Attempts to, Makes attempts
- Continues to Need Help with
- Encouragement with
- Experiences Difficulty with
- Is being encouraged to
- Is benefiting from practice with
- Is learning to
- Is receiving additional help with
- Is working at
- Needs more opportunities to
- Needs ongoing help with, Needs ongoing assistance
with
- Needs support
- Needs to develop
- Needs to improve, Needs improvement in
- Requires adult support for
- Requires more time
- Tries to, Makes attempts to