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Posted by Stevan K | September 23, 2021
Make no mistake: report cards have structure. Since so many have to be generated for so many students, it’s a time-consuming process. But it’s still an important task for any teacher to ensure they’re completed properly. Though they can be painful to read at times, report cards are actually a good way for both students and parents to track progress in the student’s educational evolution. When it comes to commenting, it’s necessary to pay attention to what phrasing is used. Too often teachers go wild with comments, both positive and negative. Certain terms are better to use, like “well-done” or…
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Posted by Stevan K | July 22, 2022
Report card comments are intended to be a personalized roadmap of a student’s learning challenges and successes. Whether the writer uses this opportunity to express a clear message or is bound by an administration-required language, the comment section should never be left blank. Report card comments are more than a communication method to keep parents or guardians abreast of their child’s education. The purpose of report card comments varies depending on the student and teacher. For students, these comments offer feedback and suggestions on where the student needs to improve while serving as a guide on their success. For teachers,…
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Posted by Stevan K | September 23, 2021
Make no mistake: report cards have structure. Since so many have to be generated for so many students, it’s a time-consuming process. But it’s still an important task for any teacher to ensure they’re completed properly. Though they can be painful to read at times, report cards are actually a good way for both students and parents to track progress in the student’s educational evolution. When it comes to commenting, it’s necessary to pay attention to what…
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Posted by Stevan K | June 23, 2022
Report card time is one of the few chances a teacher has to influence both the student and the parent with meaningful report card comments. While the purpose of writing report card comments can differ for the teacher, parent, and student, the intention is to measure the student’s academic progress. Being responsible for setting students’ futures on track with learning techniques and notes can cause anxiety and apprehension. To alleviate some of this pressure, we have some…
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Posted by Stevan K | May 20, 2022
As we tell our students to be prepared for class each day, we too, as teachers, must be prepared for report card season. Report card comments are the steppingstones to a student’s future education endeavors. If you find yourself overwhelmed each time report card season arrives, here are eight tips to help you get better prepared. Be Specific Whether you have 50 report cards to complete or 20, be student-specific in the comment section. Writing a sentence…
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Posted by Stevan K | April 22, 2022
Time management skills are crucial in any job, especially teaching. In addition to preparing lessons, editing, and marking essays and tests, teachers need to take time to create report card comments. Report cards are usually issued at some of the busiest times of a teacher’s school year. In preparation for report card time, here are a few time-saving tips teachers should follow every day. Eliminate Unintentional Breaks Oftentimes, we may find ourselves taking a “quick” peek at…
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Posted by Stevan K | March 28, 2022
Report card comments are crucial learning tools for both the teacher and the student but only if the comments convey a specific message. Rather than glossing over the strengths and weaknesses of a student’s learning curve, the message should inspire ambition by examples. Before composing any form of report statement, use the following tips to source the underlying message you want to communicate. Effective report card comments should be precise and reflective of the limitations and the…
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