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These comments suit students who are working at the expected level in science. They demonstrate solid understanding and consistent effort.
"[Student] has demonstrated a solid understanding of the science topics covered this term. They can identify and describe the key stages of an investigation and are becoming more confident in recording their results in tables and charts."
"[Student] shows a good grasp of scientific vocabulary and uses it appropriately when explaining concepts. They participate well in practical activities and are developing their ability to make predictions based on their existing scientific knowledge."
"[Student] has made steady progress in science this term. They understand the importance of fair testing and can identify variables in an experiment. Their written conclusions are becoming more detailed and are starting to reference the evidence they have gathered."
"[Student] works well during science lessons, contributing ideas during discussions and following practical instructions carefully. Their understanding of life cycles and habitats is sound, and they are beginning to compare the features of different organisms with greater confidence."
"[Student] can describe the properties of materials and sort them according to given criteria. They have shown a good understanding of how some materials can be changed through heating, cooling, and mixing, and can explain whether these changes are reversible or irreversible."
"[Student] has met expectations in science this term. They complete practical work sensibly and record their observations accurately. To progress further, they should focus on developing their ability to explain results and link findings back to the scientific question."
"[Student] demonstrates a sound understanding of the topics we have studied. They can label diagrams correctly, describe simple scientific processes, and are becoming more independent in planning their own investigations. Their group work is collaborative and focused."
"[Student] shows a genuine interest in science and approaches experiments with enthusiasm. They are developing their ability to draw conclusions from data and are beginning to suggest improvements to their investigation methods, which shows good scientific thinking."
These comments are appropriate for students who are still building foundational skills in science. They acknowledge effort and highlight specific next steps for progress.
"[Student] is developing their understanding of basic scientific concepts. They participate in practical activities with enthusiasm and are beginning to record their observations using simple diagrams and sentences. Continued support with scientific vocabulary will help them explain their ideas more clearly."
"[Student] has shown a positive attitude towards science this term. They enjoy hands-on experiments and are learning to follow instructions carefully. With additional practice, they will become more confident in making predictions and explaining the results of their investigations."
"[Student] is working towards a secure understanding of the science topics we have covered. They can identify basic parts of a plant or animal with support, and are beginning to sort and classify objects using given criteria. Recording their findings more independently is a key next step."
"While [Student] sometimes finds scientific concepts challenging, they approach lessons willingly and try their best. They benefit from visual aids and group discussions to support their understanding. Encouraging them to ask 'why' and 'how' questions will develop their scientific curiosity."
"[Student] is making gradual progress in science. They can describe simple changes they observe during experiments, such as melting or dissolving, and are learning to use the correct scientific terms for these processes. Practical, hands-on activities continue to be the best way to support their learning."
"[Student] has developed a better understanding of fair testing this term, though they still require support to identify and control variables. Their observation skills are a strength - encouraging them to link what they see to what they already know will help build their explanatory skills."
"[Student] is building their science skills with teacher guidance. They can complete simple tables and charts to record results, and are beginning to draw basic conclusions from their findings. Focusing on using 'because' to explain their answers will strengthen their scientific writing."
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Exceeding Expectations Top Performers
These comments are suited to students who consistently go above and beyond in science. They demonstrate exceptional understanding, initiative, and skill.
"[Student] demonstrates an outstanding understanding of scientific concepts and consistently applies this knowledge to explain observations and make predictions. Their experiment write-ups are thorough, well-organised, and demonstrate a clear grasp of fair testing principles."
"[Student] approaches scientific inquiry with genuine curiosity and rigour. They ask insightful questions, design methodical investigations, and draw evidence-based conclusions. Their understanding of living things and their habitats has been particularly impressive this term."
"[Student] excels at making connections between different areas of science. They have shown exceptional understanding of forces and motion, confidently explaining concepts such as friction, gravity, and air resistance using accurate scientific vocabulary."
"[Student] is a naturally inquisitive scientist who goes above and beyond in every investigation. They record results accurately, create clear tables and graphs, and analyse data with a level of sophistication that exceeds expectations for their age."
"[Student] has demonstrated excellent knowledge of materials and their properties, confidently classifying substances and explaining reversible and irreversible changes. They communicate their findings clearly and enjoy presenting their conclusions to the class."
"[Student] consistently demonstrates exceptional scientific thinking. During our unit on electricity, they designed and built circuits independently, predicted outcomes, and troubleshot problems with impressive independence. Their written explanations are detailed and accurate."
"[Student] has produced outstanding work in science throughout the year. They understand the importance of variables in a fair test and can explain why controlling them matters. Their research project on the human body was thorough, well-presented, and scientifically accurate."
"[Student] shows a deep fascination with the natural world and brings energy and enthusiasm to every science lesson. They readily apply prior knowledge to new contexts and have an excellent ability to hypothesise, test, and evaluate their ideas."