This article shows examples how you, the teacher, can write proper comments on the report cards of your students so you don't pass across the unacceptable kind of remarks about your students.
Report cards provide parents important information about their child's performance or progress in school. For each student's report card the teacher is expected to write a descriptive comment about that student.
Teacher's comments in report cards are expected to highlight how the student is performing in different areas. When writing the comments about students, the teacher should make sure not to use negative words, but this does not mean you should not highlight those areas the student needs improvements.
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For example, don't make a comment like this: "John cannot even pass Elementary Five mathematics. Hence, I suggest he repeat Elementary Five before giving Elementary Six a try again as this will give him enough time to catch up in maths and other subjects."
The kind of comment above is negative, even if you by any means think it is correct.
Examples how to write teacher's comment on a students report cards
Example 1: "Dumebi is a very brilliant student. She is very active in her academic works but she needs some improvements in Literature."
Example 2: "Musa displays positive attitudes towards his teacher and fellow students. He has also improved significantly in mathematics but needs similar improvements in English Language."
Example 3: "Chioma is a very enthusiastic learner. She however needs improvement in completing and submitting homeworks before deadlines."
Example 4: "Yemi is a calm and very attentive kid in the class. He is also becoming a more independent learner. However, he oftentimes says he forgot his assignments or textbooks at home. He needs to be well prepared while coming to school."
Tips when writing remarks about your students
When making writing comments in students' report cards, remember:
- use positive and encouraging words
- write something informative enough that will help the parents or guardians understand their child's progress in academically. This should include areas the student needs improvement and practical advice.
- personalise your remarks about each student. That is, don't have some generic comments you write for multiple students.
