Intro
# needs encouragement to take an interest in finding out about the world around ~ but I am pleased to say # is taking more of a part during class discussions.

# needs encouragement to take an interest in finding out about the world around ~ and it would be nice to see ~ develop confidence enough to suggest ideas during class discussions.

# has approached all aspects of science work with enthusiasm and interest.

# has approached all aspects of science work with interest and enthusiasm.

# really enjoys science and has approached all aspects of our work with interest and enthusiasm.

# has really enjoyed all aspects of the science work we have covered this year and is developing good exploratory techniques.

# has really enjoyed science and is developing good exploratory techniques.

# has shown a quiet interest in the areas we have covered in science.

# has a questioning and inquisitive mind and can offer suggestions and ideas in class discussions. 

# has shown a quiet interest in the areas we have covered in science and is developing good exploratory techniques.
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Discussion
^ has a good general knowledge and is willing to share this with others during class discussions.

^ participates well during class discussions and can always be relied on to offer ideas and suggestions.

^ has a good general knowledge and can always be relied on to offer ideas and suggestions during class discussions.

^ has a very good general knowledge and is willing to share this with others during class discussions.

^ has an excellent general knowledge and is willing to share this with the rest of the class during discussions.

^ has a very good general knowledge, but sometimes lacks the confidence to share this with the class during discussions.

^ has a good general knowledge, and uses this well to think about what ^ is learning. 
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Ability
^ grasps new scientific concepts quickly and then can use these to try and explain the results of experiments.

^ generally understands new scientific concepts and is beginning to be able to use these to explain the results of experiments.

^ generally understands new scientific concepts well and is beginning to be able to use these to explain the results of experiments.

^ generally understands new scientific concepts well. 

^ always understands new scientific concepts well.

^ always understands new scientific concepts quickly.

# generally understands new scientific concepts quickly.

^ tries hard to understand new scientific concepts and now needs to use ~ knowledge to try and explain results of experiments.

^ needs careful explanations to learn new scientific concepts but always tries hard to understand.
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Groupwork
^ has a sensible, mature approach to group working, uses equipment carefully and records observations accurately.

^ works very well as a member of a group and uses equipment and materials in a sensible and responsible manner..

^ works well as a member of a small group and has had experience of using basic scientific equipment.

^ works reasonably well as part of a small group, but must try to keep ~ concentration on the task in hand. 

^ works co-operatively in a group situation, uses equipment maturely, and has learnt to make careful and accurate measurements.

^ is getting better at working co-operatively in a small group but sometimes needs to remember to listen carefully to others' suggestions and ideas.
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Practical
^ has used a range of basic scientific equipment and has learnt the importance of making careful measurements during an experiment.

^ has carefully used a range of basic scientific equipment and has become more accurate when making measurements during an experiment.

^ understands the concept of fair testing and applies this during practical work.

^ is beginning to understand the concept of fair testing and is starting to apply this during practical work.

^ has extended ~ understanding of fair testing and is competent in applying this during practical work.

^ has discussed the concept of fair testing and is learning to apply this during practical work.

^ is capable of drawing appropriate conclusion from experimental results and relating this to ~ scientific knowledge.

^ now needs to develop the ability to draw appropriate conclusion from experiments and relate ~ findings to the scientific concepts learnt.

^ can relate the findings from experiments to ~ scientific knowledge and can try to explain why ^ got the results ^ did.

^ has learnt to try and relate the results from experiments to ~ scientific knowledge.

^ has learnt to try and relate the results from experiments to ~ scientific knowledge, and is beginning to do this successfully.
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Written Work
~ written reports in science are always of a very good standard and ^ has learnt to organise them in a logical way, using charts and graphs where appropriate.

~ written work in science has got much better over the year and ^ is being more careful to organise reports in a logical way.

~ written work in science has got much better over the year and ^ has learnt to be more careful to organise reports in a logical way.

~ written reports in science are always of a good standard and ^ has learnt to organise them in a logical way, using charts and graphs where appropriate.

~ written reports in science are always of an excellent standard and ^ has learnt to organise them in a logical way, using charts and graphs where appropriate.

~ written reports are becoming more carefully organised and ^ is beginning to use charts and graphs where appropriate.

~ has learnt to improve ~ written reports by organising them in a more logical way and including charts and graphs where appropriate. However, ^ must make sure to write enough so it reflects more fully what ^ has discovered.
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