 The learner takes an active role in discussions.

 Learner consistently cooperates with the teacher and other students.

 Learner listens well and shares ideas frequently.
 The learner works democratically with peers.
 Learner shows self-confidence in…
 The learner works well in groups, planning and carrying out activities.
 Learner follows directions well.
 The learner is an enthusiastic learner who enjoys school.
 Learner tackles new challenges with a positive attitude.
 The learner has a positive attitude about school.
 Learner consistently makes good choices during the school day.
 Learner shows respect for peers and teachers.
 Learner transitions easily between classroom activities and is not a distraction to others.
 The learner is sensitive to the thoughts and opinions of others.
 The learner is a leader and positive role model for students.
 The learner is enthusiastic about participating.
 The learner takes an active part in discussions about (topic).
 Learner speaks with confidence.
 Learner volunteers often.
 The learner has a great sense of humor and enjoys our class assignments.

Needs Improvement

 The learner has difficulty staying focused and on task. · Needs to actively participate in
classroom discussion.
 The learner needs to work on not distracting others during class.
 The learner is learning to be careful, cooperative, and fair.
 The learner needs to work on…
 One area for improvement is…
 The learner is eager to participate in class but needs to raise their hand.
 The learner is becoming more independent when completing class assignments.
 The learner needs frequent reminders to stay focused throughout the day.
 Learner, when motivated, does well on class assignments.
 The learner needs to work on following written and oral directions.
 Needs to actively participate in classroom discussions.
 The learner has frequent absences that are affecting (name’s) schoolwork.
 The learner needs to work on treating others with respect.
 The learner needs to work on completing homework assignments on time.
 Learner frequently comes to class unprepared.
 Learner often seems tired at school.
 The learner gets upset quickly when (topic).
 Although _____________’s growth in social skills and maturity is continuing, it is not
consistent.
 _______ continues to make progress this year concerning their attitude in the classroom
and on the playground.
Time Management/Work Habits

Positive

 The learner uses class time wisely.

 The learner is a self-motivated student.
 Learner completes work on time.
 The learner is very organized.
 Learner demonstrates problem-solving skills and is persistent.
 The learner has done a great job facing and overcoming significant challenges this year.
 The learner is very responsible and turns in work on time.
 The learner is flexible and adapts to changes quickly.
 The learner has made improvements in the area of…
 The learner has strengthened their skills in…

Needs Improvement

 The learner does not complete assignments on time. Seems unable to finish.
 The learner is encouraged to use time wisely to finish tasks in the time required.
 Learner struggles to stay organized and find appropriate materials (paper/pencil).
 The learner needs to slow down to improve the quality of their work.
 The learner is not working to their full potential.
 The learner is easily distracted.
 The learner needs to listen and follow directions more carefully.
 The learner needs more opportunities to…
 Learner grades are suffering because of missed assignments.
 The learner would benefit from…

Growth Mindset

 The learner has demonstrated excellent progress this year.

 The learner is learning how to be a better listener and takes direction well.
 The learner has worked very hard this year and has made substantial gains in the area
of ______.
 The learner has shown significant improvement with ______.
 The learner is progressing nicely and shows consistent improvement in many areas of
schoolwork, including ______.
 The learner is learning to be cooperative when working in groups.
 The learner is developing more positive ways to interact with others.
 The learner is listening to directions more carefully.
 The learner has continued to make steady progress with…
 The learner has shown noticeable improvement in…

General Subject Area Comments

Reading

 The learner has good reading and decoding skills.

 The learner is reading well at level…
 The learner uses reading strategies to increase their reading comprehension.
 The learner is reading smoothly and with good expression.
 Learner struggles with reading comprehension.
 The learner needs to read for 15 minutes each night.
 The learner is choosing books that are too simple for their level.
 The learner has difficulty using reading strategies to decode new words.
 The learner needs to learn essential sight words to improve decoding skills.
 The learner needs to build reading vocabulary.

Math

 The learner uses various strategies to solve one- and two-step word problems.
 Learner demonstrates a good understanding of math concepts.
 Learner demonstrates problem-solving skills.
 The learner has strengthened their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
 The learner has difficulty understanding/solving word problems.
 The learner understands skills and strategies but has a difficult time explaining
processes.
 The learner would benefit from memorizing math facts.
 The learner has difficulty solving multi-step problems.
 The learner needs to slow down and check work.
 Learner memorizing basic math facts would be helpful to…

Writing

 The learner is willing to learn new writing skills and quickly applies these skills within
their writing.
 The learner understands and applies the correct use of punctuation within the writing.
 Learner writing is clear and follows grammar and punctuation rules.
 Learner enjoys writing stories and can construct unique and exciting sentences.
 The learner can create precise and compelling writing that is interesting to read and
easy to comprehend.
 The learner has shown significant improvement with their writing skills and consistently
increases their writing comprehension and techniques.
 The learner has difficulty writing clear and understandable sentences.
 Learner words are often misplaced throughout their writing.
 Learner frequently displays grammatical errors within their writing.
 The learner needs to slow down and review their writing.