Subject Area ____________ Grade level ______________ School Year ____________

Current Student Profile

Skills expected when entering Areas of weakness in expected Areas of strength in expected
grade level skills (ex. test anxiety) skills (Provide examples with
specific topics)

Subject specific -problem formulation skills

skills -data interpretation skills
-data analysis skills
-laboratory skills
-computer skills
-problem solving skills

It is absolutely essential that

a physicist be proficient with
mathematics. To study
physics, the students should
take as much high school and
college mathematics as you
can reasonably fit into your
schedule. Especially, take the
entire run of algebra,
geometry/trigonometry, and
calculus
should be familiar with the
scientific method and the
other tools physicists use.

 creative thinking
 making decisions
 solving problems
 seeing things in the
mind's eye
 knowing how to learn
 reasoning

Language skills  reading

 writing
 mathematics
(arithmetical computation
and mathematical
reasoning)
 listening
 speaking

-having a scientific vocabulary

-the ability to draw conclusions
-critical reading
 Read voraciously, on all topics
(including, of course,
science). Do logic puzzles.
Join the debate team. Play
chess or video games with a
strong problem-solving
element.

Anything that you can do to

train your mind to organize
data, look for patterns, and
apply information to complex
situations will be valuable in
laying the foundation for
physical thinking that you will
require.

Learning skills Independent enquirers

Creative thinkers
Reflective learners
Team workers
Self-managers
Effective participators

Organizational -Be strategic with your time (use

skills your time wisely)
-Set priorities
-Listening skills
-computer skills
-write effectively reports
-deal with problems/being able to
solve problems

-Set SMART goals (specific,

measurable, action-orientated,
realistic, time-bound)
-

Classroom skills Entering and leaving the room

• Beginning written or practical
work
• How to ask for help or to seek
your attention
• What to do when their work is
finished
• Taking joint responsibility for
the overall appearance of the
 work area (picking up litter,
clearing away books, paper and
equipment).

Responding appropriately
when the teacher requests
your attention.

 individual
responsibility
 self-esteem
 sociability
 self-management
 integrity

Student Skills Summary

Complete the chart below based on:

a) your expectations for new students coming into your classroom

b) the weaknesses and strengths you have observed in your current classes .

There should be between 3 to 4 points for each box.

Teaching Techniques

List instructional techniques that you feel are appropriate and work well for your particular grade level and your
subject. (Board work, discussion, Role plays etc)

Problem solving

brainstorming

lecture with discussion

demonstration

projects

posters
List instructional techniques that you feel would be appropriate to help strengthen the areas of weakness in your
grade and subject. (Daily warm ups, extra practice worksheets, developing a separate section in their notebook /
binder to address specific weakness etc)

always use visual aids

question technique

discovery-based learning

creative writing