Whether you cheer or moan at report card season, there is no avoiding it! Luckily, there are several things you can do to prepare yourself, and your mind, for writing report card comments. Start Early Start early! This cannot be stressed enough, especially when there are dozens of report cards to address. For situations where you must wait and receive the school’s template, begin jotting down remarks on the individual student elsewhere. Keeping a report card comments…

Even teachers need help and instruction from time to time, particularly when it comes to writing report card comments. Following a few simple guidelines can provide the answers to the most concerning of questions while saving time in the process! Experience has taught us all the basic do’s and don’ts of formulating comments for the dozens of students we teach. One rule of thumb is to keep the report card comment section to a maximum of 80…

Preparing report card comments involves concentrated effort and time on the teacher’s part to ensure all students receive fair and individualized communication on their learning development. Here’s how to identify weak students in the classroom. Signs of Weak Students in the Classroom By acknowledging the reason behind a student falling behind or lack of motivation with one or more particular subjects, the teacher is then able to develop a sound learning plan. A student with poor reading…

Front view portrait of African American teacher sitting at desk in chemistry class with molecule models, copy space For teachers, report card comments are a key tool in communicating the status of a student’s learning curve to students, their caregivers, and to other education professionals. By following a formulated style of grading, teachers can measure achievements, strengths, and areas where student improvement is needed. Report card comments should be based on the results of tests, homework, projects,…