Positive Comments

In writing comments for elementary student report cards, use the following positive phrases
regarding students' progress in science.

Is a leader during in-class science activities.

Understands and executes the scientific process in class.

Has an analytic mind for science concepts.

Takes pride in his science projects.

Did a wonderful job on her __ science project.

Strongest work is in science.

Is drawn to our science corner in all his or her free time.

Continues to turn in top-notch science assignments.

Continues to conduct top-notch science experiments.

Particularly enjoys hands-on science experiments.

Has a naturally investigative nature in science.

Is quite proficient in all science concepts and vocabulary.

Is able to identify and describe all science vocabulary.

Demonstrates an understanding of target science content and makes relevant connections.

Demonstrates an enhanced understanding of science content.

Meets all learning standards in science.

Shows an understanding of systems that are designed to accomplish a task.

Uses the appropriate science vocabulary in her oral responses and written work.

Demonstrates a clear understanding of the concepts and skills learned.

Makes a great effort in science and is very inquisitive.

Is doing a great job in science and always is the first to hand in assignments.

Needs Improvement Comments

On those occasions when you need to convey less-than-positive information on a student's report
card regarding science, use the following phrases to assist you.

 _______ demonstrates a solid understanding of science concepts at this

grade level. Please continue to work on ______ nightly.
 _______ has worked hard in science this quarter. However, her progress has
been slower than I would have liked. Can we meet to discuss some helpful
strategies?
 _______She is inquisitive and highly interested in chemistry topics.
 At this point, _______ has successfully mastered the core science concepts
for this grade level.
 _______ has advanced research skills and uses them very effectively in
his/her work on science projects.
 It would be helpful if _______ prepared and studied more diligently for science
tests. I know she can put in more effort than she has been recently.
 _______ is having trouble with many of the basic skills in science. Can we
meet to discuss some helpful strategies?
 _______ has a true enthusiasm and gift for hands-on science projects and
activities. His effort is reflected in his high grade.
 _______ did an outstanding job on her science project/presentation.
 _______ should continue to practice science terms and vocabulary. Please
continue to work on this nightly.
 ______ understands and applies the scientific method in his/her hands-on
activities.
 The quality of _______'s science homework is inconsistent. His/her grade
would improve with more consistent effort on science assignments.
 _______ understands and practices lab safety concepts and principles.
 _______ has strong analytic and problem-solving skills, and applies them
effectively to science activities and assignments.
 He/she is also an excellent citizen, as he/she frequently assists other students
with concepts, not answers.
 _______ has difficulty retaining science terms and concepts.
 _______ understands and applies lab safety techniques.
 _______ understands the scientific method and uses it to solve problems.
 _______ understands and uses basic science concepts and terms to ____.
 _______ is still struggling with science tests and quizzes.
 _______ understands and applies scientific notation and formulas.
 _______ understands and applies math and language arts concepts and skills
in science class.
 _______ can perform basic research and apply learning to science
assignments and activities.
 _______ works well independently to complete science activities.
 _______ works well with other students to complete group science activities.
 _______ is able to create graphs using simple data.
 _______ understands several methods of graphing.
 _______ is beginning to memorize the _______.
 _______ knows the basic elements of the Periodic Table.
 _______ still needs strengthening in the concept of _______.
 _______ does not know his/her science facts well.
 __ has a refreshingly analytic mind for science concepts.
 __ did a wonderful job on his/her __ project.
 __ needs to study for science tests.
 __ needs to learn science vocabulary.
  Reading comprehension often interferes with __'s ability to perform well
on science tests.
 I would like to see __ improve his/her note-taking skills.
 __ is an active participant in class discussions.
 __ is a leader during in-class science activities.
 __ has difficulty memorizing scientific concepts.
 __ understands and executes the scientific process in class.
 Many science homework assignments have not been handed in.
 __ takes pride in his/her science projects.
 Actively participates in open-ended projects and experiments.
 Uses higher-level thinking skills to complete challenging
assignments.
 Works collaboratively with others.
 Makes meaningful connections to what they are learning.
 Thinks flexibly and adapts to different situations
 Identifies problems and investigates various solutions
 Demonstrates creativity in their designs
 Utilizes tools and resources appropriately and for a variety of
purposes
 Understands the engineering design process and can apply the
steps
 Follows the scientific method to discover ideas.
 Demonstrates planning and design through writing and drawing
 Asks pertinent questions connected to their learning
 Is attentive to challenge criteria and limitations

{firstname} demonstrates a solid understanding of science concepts at this grade level. Please
continue to work on {firstname} nightly.

{firstname} has worked hard in science this semester. However, her progress has been slower than I
would have liked. Can we meet to discuss some helpful strategies?

{firstname} is inquisitive and highly interested in science topics.

At this point, {firstname} has successfully mastered the core science concepts for this grade level.

{firstname} has advanced research skills and uses them very effectively in his/her work on science
projects.
It would be helpful if {firstname} prepared and studied more diligently for science tests. I know she
can put in more effort than she has been recently.

{firstname} is having trouble with many of the basic skills in science. Can we meet to discuss some
helpful strategies?

{firstname} has a true enthusiasm and gift for hands-on science projects and activities. His effort is
reflected in his high grade.

{firstname} did an outstanding job on her science project/presentation.

{firstname} should continue to practice science terms and vocabulary. Please continue to work on
this nightly.

{firstname} understands and applies the scientific method in his/her hands-on activities.

The quality of {firstname}'s science homework is inconsistent. His/her grade would improve with
more consistent effort on science assignments.

{firstname} understands and practices lab safety concepts and principles.

{firstname} has strong analytic and problem-solving skills, and applies them effectively to science
activities and assignments.

He/she is also an excellent citizen, as he/she frequently assists other students with concepts, not
answers.

{firstname} has difficulty retaining science terms and concepts.

{firstname} understands and applies lab safety techniques.

{firstname} understands the scientific method and uses it to solve problems.

{firstname} understands and uses basic science concepts and terms to ____.

{firstname} is still struggling with science tests and quizzes.

{firstname} understands and applies scientific notation and formulas.

{firstname} understands and applies math and language arts concepts and skills in science class.

{firstname} can perform basic research and apply learning to science assignments and activities.

{firstname} works well independently to complete science activities.

{firstname} works well with other students to complete group science activities.

{firstname} is able to create graphs using simple data.

{firstname} understands several methods of graphing.

{firstname} is beginning to memorize the ___.

{firstname} knows the basic elements of the Periodic Table.

{firstname} still needs strengthening in the concept of ___.

{firstname} does not know his/her science facts well.

has worked hard in science this semester

Needs to study for science tests.

Needs to learn science vocabulary.

Has difficulty memorizing scientific concepts.

Many science homework assignments have not been handed in.

Reading comprehension often interferes with __'s ability to perform well on science tests.

Understanding of scientific terms often interferes with __'s ability to perform well on science tests.

I would like to see __ improve her note-taking skills.

I would like to see __ improve his vocabulary skills.

Seems to show no interest in our science program.

Needs to review science concepts and vocabulary as she is having a great deal of difficulty.

Lack of attention in class may account for the difficulty he has with assignments.

Needs to improve in science.

Needs to develop more self-confidence in science.

Does not appropriately use scientific inquiry skills.

Demonstrates a week understanding of science content.

Does not yet use science vocabulary appropriately.

__needs to explore the connections between researched information and real-world applications.

__needs to describe his observations more fully and link them clearly to the purpose of the
experiment.

__needs to use more information from previous learning and research to support his opinions.

___needs to use exact measurements when recording scientific observations.

___needs to acquire science and technology vocabulary and use it in both oral and written
responses.