Introduction
# is an extremely able and enthusiastic member of the group, who takes a keen interest in science. 
# is an able and enthusiastic member of the group who takes a keen interest in science. 
# is an able and conscientious member of the group who displays a real interest in the subject. 
# is a reserved member of the group who displays a quiet interest in the subject. 
# has a quietly conscientious approach to ~ work in science.
# is a friendly member of the group who displays considerable interest in the subject. 
^ regularly contributes 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,

^ shows a thorough understanding of the various topics covered this year, 
 ^ shows a good understanding of the various topics covered this year,
 ^ shows a sound understanding of the areas covered this year, 
 ^ has found some difficulty fully grasping certain aspects of the topics covered this year, 
# 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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Group Work
^ has a sensible, mature approach to working in a group.

^ works very well as a member of a group. 

^ works well as a member of a small group.

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

^ works co-operatively in a group situation. 

^ is getting better at working co-operatively in a small group but sometimes needs to remember to listen carefully to others' suggestions and ideas.

^works well in a group but must value the ideas and opinions of others.





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Obs & predic
Observations & Predictions
Lower
^ can use simple equipment provided and makes observations related to the task and ^ can say whether what happened was what was expected.

^ can use simple equipment provided and makes observations related to the task and ^   responds to suggestions and, when prompted puts forward ~ own predictions.

Middle

^ describes observations and records them using simple tables where it is appropriate to do so and^  responds enthusiastically to suggestions and puts forward ~ own ideas and predictions. 

^ makes observations and can measure with increasing care.

# makes observations and can measure carefully and when prompted  ^ puts forward ~ own predictions.

^ selects suitable equipment to use and makes a series of observations and measurements that are adequate for the task. ^ responds to suggestions, puts forward ~ own ideas and, where appropriate, makes simple predictions.

 ^ makes relevant observations and measures quantities, such as length or mass, using a range of simple equipment.

Upper

^ records observations in a variety of ways. ^  responds to suggestions and, when prompted puts forward ~ own predictions.

^ presents observations and measurements clearly, using tables and bar charts and ^ can make his own predictions to the outcome of an experiment.

^ provides explanations for observations and, where they occur, for simple patterns in recorded measurements and ^ can make predictions for the outcomes of experiements.




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Measuring
Measuring & equipment

^ has used a range of basic scientific equipment and has learnt the importance of making careful measurements during an experiment.

^ can select suitable equipment, and uses results tables and graphs.

^ has developed the ability to select suitable equipment, and uses results tables and graphs.

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

^ is beginning to plot points to form simple graphs and use these graphs to point out and interpret patterns or trends in data.

 




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Fair test/conc



Fair Tests
With some help # can carry out a fair test, recognising and explaining why it is fair.
^ understands and carries out a fair test, and recognises why it is fair.
^ is beginning to understand the concept of fair testing and is starting to apply this during practical work.
^ has discussed the concept of fair testing and is learning to apply this during practical work.
# recognises the need for fair tests by describing, or showing in the way ^ performs a task, how to vary one factor whilst keeping others the same.
^ understands and carries out a fair test, and recognises and explains why it is fair.  
^ carries out a fair test, and recognises why it is fair. 
^ understands the concept of fair testing and applies this during practical work.
^ has extended ~ understanding of fair testing and is competent in applying this during practical work. 




Conclusions
^ writes some conclusions to ~ investigations with help. 
^ 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.
^ has written general conclusions to ~ investigations. 
^ takes account of patterns when drawing conclusions, and is beginning to relate conclusions to scientific knowledge and understanding.
^ has written general conclusions to ~ investigations. 


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Written work

TOP
#'s written presentation is of a consistently high standard, showing the pride ^ takes in ~ 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.
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. 
~ 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.

MIDDLE
#'s written work has been rather variable - sometimes detailed and carefully presented, but on occasions, they lack important detail.
#'s written work, while usually acceptable, is not always as detailed or as well presented as it could be, 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 rushed. 
~ 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.

Lower
# would benefit from being 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. 


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Concepts
^ 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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Final
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. 

^ showed a good understanding of the Forces topic.
^ showed a good understanding of the Keeping warm topic.
^ showed a good understanding of the Electricity topic.
^ showed a good understanding of the Solids and Liquids topic.
^ showed a good understanding of the Moving and Growing topic.
^ showed a good understanding of the Habitats topic.

^ was very interested in the Forces topic.
^ was very interested in the Keeping warm topic.
^ was very interested in the Electricity topic.
^ was very interested in the Solids and Liquids topic.
^ was very interested in the Moving and Growing topic.
^ was very interested in the Habitats topic.
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