Introduction
# is an extremely able and enthusiastic member of the group, who takes a keen interest in science. Appearing to enjoy all aspects of the work,
# is an able and enthusiastic member of the group who takes a keen interest in science. Appearing to enjoy all aspects of the work,

# is an able and conscientious member of the group who displays a real interest in the subject. Applying *self to all aspects of the work,

# is a reserved member of the group who displays a quiet interest in the subject. Participating in practical work with interest,
# has a quietly conscientious approach to ~ work in science,

# is a friendly member of the group who displays considerable interest in the subject. Participating in practical work with enthusiasm,
# is a friendly student who works with enthusiasm in the lab. Regularly contributing to class discussion,

# has shown a positive attitude towards the subject, involving *self to the best of ~ ability,
# has worked steadily over the year,

#'s approach has at times been inconsistent,
#, at times, seems to have a rather casual, disinterested approach to science,
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Understanding
^ shows a thorough understanding of the various topics covered this year, 
but shows a thorough understanding of the various topics covered this year, 

 ^ shows a good understanding of the various topics covered this year, 
but has a good understanding of the various topics covered this year, 

 ^ shows a sound understanding of the areas covered this year, 
but shows a sound understanding of the areas covered this year, 

 ^ has found some difficulty fully grasping certain aspects of the topics covered this year, 
but has found some difficulty fully grasping certain aspects of the topics covered this year, 




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Knowledge
speaking and writing about scientific ideas in considerable detail, and confidently using technical scientific terms.

developing an excellent general scientific knowledge and is always willing to share ~ ideas with others during class discussion. 

and has developed a good general scientific knowledge and is willing to share ~ ideas with the rest of the class during discussion. 

and is happy to put forward ~ ideas or suggestions in regular contributions to class discussion. 

but can be reluctant to participate fully in class discussion, when a more active role may help to sharpen ~ grasp of the issues. 

but has a tendency to rush at ~ work, resulting in careless mistakes, in written answers or practical work. 
and has a tendency to rush at ~ work, resulting in careless mistakes, in written answers or practical work. 

but can get *self confused when ^ doesn't pay enough attention to precise details. 
and can get *self confused when ^ doesn't pay enough attention to precise details.
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Written work
#'s written presentation is of a consistently high standard, showing the pride ^ takes in ~ work. 
The overall quality of #'s written work has been very good, both in terms of content and presentation. 

Although the content of #'s written work is usually excellent, ^ needs to improve ~ presentation, to ensure accuracy and clarity. 

# does need to ensure that ^ pays systematic and close attention to precise details, to ensure a thorough completeness in ~ work to do *self justice, particularly in reporting ~ scientific investigations. 

#'s written work has been rather variable - sometimes detailed and carefully presented, but on occasions, only just adequate. 

#'s written work, while usually acceptable, is not always as detailed or as well presented as I would wish, it can be unclear and inaccurate at times, this does not help ~ understanding. 
#'s written work has been very variable, occasionally excellent, but too often superficial and/or rushed. 

# would benefit from being more self-critical, and more thorough in ~ written work, particularly in ensuring that ^ doesn't miss out important details from ~ investigation reports. 

#'s written presentation, is generally scruffy and unclear and, at times, inaccurate. This does not help with the clarity of ~ understanding of sometimes complex issues.
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Assessments
^ has achieved end of topic assessment grades which have been outstanding. 

~ end-of-topic assessment grades have been excellent. 

~ end-of-topic assessment grades have been very good. 

~ end-of-topic assessment grades have been consistently good. 

^ has made a significant improvement in assessments through the year. 

~ end-of-topic assessment grades have been generally quite good, but could have been improved, I am sure, by more frequent and focussed revision. 

~ end-of-topic assessment grades have been a little variable, indicating that regular, focussed revision may help to improve consistency. 

Although ~ earlier test results were very good, more recently, ^ has allowed ~ standards to drop slightly, and this is reflected in later assessment scores. 

^ has not found aspects of some assessments easy, but I am sure that ^ would have improved ~ scores with more frequent and focussed revision. 

^ does not seem to do *self justice under test conditions. I am sure that, with practice and growing self-confidence, ^ is perfectly capable of much improved scores.
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Investigation
Level 7
# makes predications based on scientific theories, and identifies key factors in complex investigations in which all of the variables cannot be readily controlled, and is beginning to appreciate how many times a test may need to be repeated in order to produce reliable data.  ^ communicates his findings using an increasingly wide range of technical scientific language and conventions.
Level 6
# is becoming more thoroughly confident with the whole process of scientific enquiry in a variety of contexts.  ^ draws conclusions that are consistent with the data, and uses ~ scientific knowledge and understanding to explain them. ^ shows an appreciation of how and why ~ working methods may be improved. 
Level 5
# can identify the key factors involved in fair testing, and can make predictions of what may happen based on his scientific knowledge and understanding.  ^ understands why some tests need to be repeated, and draws conclusions from results that are consistent with the evidence.
Level 4
# can decide on a way to approach a scientific enquiry, and shows how to vary one factor at a time to make the test fair.  ^ is beginning to explain patterns in the results from ~ investigations. 
Level 3
# puts forward ~ own ideas about how to find an answer to a question, can make relevant observations and measurements and with some help, can carry out a fair test, and explain why it is fair.
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Targets
To continue ~ improvement, ^ should aim to maintain the high quality of ~ work next year, and extend ~ learning by reading around related topics. 
To improve further, ^ would benefit from developing a greater independence in planning, performing and reporting a complete scientific enquiry, following the guidelines given. 
~ continuing progress would benefit from regularly and systematically reading through and reviewing ~ work, to ensure that ~ understanding is thorough, ~ work complete, and to reinforce the new concepts that ^ is developing. 
^ should take care to pay close attention to important details to ensure that ~ pleasing progress continues, and should not hesitate to seek clarification at any time if anything is unclear to *. 
To improve ~ progress, ^ should make every effort to focus ~ attention on the key aspects of the lessons, and avoid distractions.
To develop ~ self-confidence in science, ^ would benefit from taking a little more active role in the cut and thrust of class discussion. 
^ would improve ~ progress by putting more consistent effort into ~ homework, and should not hesitate to seek clarification at any time if anything is unclear to *. 
To improve further, ^ should make an effort to be more actively involved during lessons, and should not hesitate to seek clarification at any time if anything is unclear to *. 
To improve ~ attainment in science, ^ should aim to produce ~ best work at all times, and always revise thoroughly for tests. 
To improve ~ grades in future, ^ needs to be more methodical in ~ approach to the subject and revise carefully for tests. 
To improve ~ progress, ^ should concentrate on improving the clarity and presentation of ~ written work. 
To improve ~ progress, ^ should work hard to maintain a systematic and workmanlike approach to the subject consistently.
To continue ~ progress, ^ should focus on what are the key points of each lesson, and how they are connected.
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Final
# is becoming a capable young scientist, and has the potential to continue to do extremely well in the subject if ~ positive approach continues.
# has been a  pleasure to teach throughout the year.
With continued application, I am sure # will enjoy further successes in science.

# is developing a sound grasp of science, a sound foundation upon which to build in the years ahead.
# has laid a sound foundation in science upon which to build in future years.

# is beginning to develop ~ self-confidence in science, which is something that can only help * to progress and improve further.

Overall, a rather disappointing year. Flashes of excellence have been somewhat spoiled by inconsistency.

Overall, a rather disappointing year, in which # has not shown ~ true potential. ^ must really must make a sustained effort to do ~ very best at all times.

I look forward to hearing of ~ further successes at high school.
I wish * well for the future.

Overall, # has made excellent progress this year.
Overall, # has made impressive progress this year.
Overall, # has made pleasing progress this year. 
Overall, # has made satisfactory progress this year.
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