CLASS TEACHERS COMMENTS ON STUDENTS REPORT
SHEET/CARDS
Teachers are
the second parents of the students and as a result should embrace the use of
words capable of prompting both the students and parents to activate the
desired improvement in the learners’ behaviours and studies. The following
adjectives may help in forming good teachers’ comments on students’ report
cards:
(i)
Fair
(ii)
Friendly
(iii)
Responsible
(iv)
Brave
(v)
Considerate
(vi)
Well-mannered
(vii)
Thoughtful
(viii)
Thorough
(ix)
Self-confident
(x)
Intelligent
(xi)
Co-operative
(xii)
Helpful
(xiii)
Honest
(xiv)
Respectful
(xv)
Efficient
(xvi)
Talented
(xvii)
Self-discipline
(xviii) Sincere
(xix)
Hard-working
(xx)
Dependable
(xxi)
Creative
(xxii)
Generous
(xxiii) Kind-hearted
(xxiv) Mature
(xxv)
Curious
(xxvi) Artistic
(xxvii) Enthusiastic
(xxviii) Aggressive
(xxix) Ambitious
(xxx)
Anxious
(xxxi) Determined
(xxxii) Developing
(xxxiii) Energetic
(xxxiv) Emerging
(xxxv) Happy
(xxxvi) Imaginative
(xxxvii) Neat
(xxxviii)
Observant
(xxxix) Polite
(xl)
Receptive
(xli)
Reliant
(xlii)
Resourceful
The
adjectives are often very good for the formation of teachers’ comments in many
circumstances. For examples, they can be used in the following ways:
[A] When a student is making progress
·
Is
becoming self-reliant
·
Has
gained self-confidence
·
Is
learning to be co-operative when working in groups
·
Is
developing better ways to interact with others
·
Has
advanced at……
·
Has
developed a positive attitude toward……
·
Is
demonstrating a desire to…….
·
Has
shown a noticeable improvement in…….
·
Is
becoming enthusiastic in……
·
Is
becoming a good listener
·
Has
shown steady progress in…..
·
Is
making a constructive use of his time
·
Is
developing a consistent work habit
·
Has
a good knowledge of…..
·
Zealously
participates in…..
·
Comprehends
quickly
·
Takes
pride in his/her work
·
Follows
directions well
·
Expresses
ideas clearly
·
Writes
interesting stories
·
Exhibits organisational ability
·
Seeks
information always
·
Uses
English correctly
·
Has
a delightful sense of humour
·
Displays
leadership potentials
[B] When a student
needs help to overcome challenges
v Needs help to boost academic skills
at……
v Shows a need for consistent
motivation in…….
v Could benefit from…..
v Needs to be encouraged to comply with
school rules and regulations
v Demonstrates a need for improved
social interaction skills such as…..
v Needs to be encouraged to listen and
pay attention in classroom
v Needs help to understand instructions
v Requires repetition to retain
information
v Shows the need for encouragement to
work on his/her own
v Exhibits the need for direct
supervision to complete work
v Needs encouragement to work more
slowly and accurately
v Would benefit from learning
self-control skills
v Needs encouragement to accept
responsibility for his/her errors and/or misbehaviours
v Needs to improve classroom attitude
v Gets upset easily
v Cries easily
v Often seems tired at school
[C] Attitudes and
Personality
§ Has a good attitude toward school
§ Is a zealous learner who seems to
enjoy school
§ Strives to his/her full potentials
§ Shows initiatives and thinks things
through for himself
§ Has a pleasant disposition
§ Is a pleasure to have him/her around
§ Has a pleasant personality
§ Has excellent manners
§ Volunteers often
§ Takes turns talking
§ Speaks with confidence
[D] Participation and
Behaviours
o
Is
enthusiastic about participating
o
Takes
an active role in discussion
o
Needs
to actively participate in classroom discussion
o
Listens
attentively to the responses of others
o
Caring,
kind and eager to please
o
Needs
to listen to directions
o
Participates
well in classroom
o
Is
willing to take part in all classroom activities
o
Makes
fine contributions
o
Responds
well
[E] Time management and
work habits
ü Is well prepared for class each day
ü Rushes through work
ü Does not work at an appropriate pace
ü Never completes assignment within
allotted time
ü Comprehends well but needs to work
with greater speed
ü Works well with little supervision
ü Is a self-motivated student
ü Avoids unnecessary errors by paying
attention to details
ü Uses class time wisely
[F] General learning
and Social skills
Ø Needs to be accepting and willing to
make new friends
Ø Responds well to positive praises and
clear expectations
Ø Is learning to be careful,
co-operative and fair
Ø Works well in groups, planning and
carrying out activities
Ø Works democratically with peers
Ø Makes little effort when not under
direct supervision
Ø Needs a lot of practice to retain
information given
With the
above details, providing teachers’ comments on students’ report cards is
terrifically simplified.
