Report Card Comments & Phrases—Math
Comments
_______ has a good attitude towards the math work at this grade level. Please continue to work on ______ nightly.
_______ has worked hard in math this quarter. However, her progress has been slower than I would have liked. Can we meet to discuss some helpful strategies?
_______ would benefit from more practice with _____. If possible, could you please spend some time nightly on this skill?
At this point, _______ has successfully learned all of the addition facts through ten. He is now able to start nightly practice of the subtraction facts through ten.
Thank you for your interest in our room. It would be helpful if _______ practiced her multiplication facts nightly. I know she can put in more effort than she has been recently.
_______ is having trouble with many of the basic skills in math. Can we meet to discuss some helpful strategies?
_______ has a true enthusiasm and gift for math. His effort is reflected in his high grade. He is also an excellent citizen, as he frequently assists other students with concepts, not answers.
Phrases
_______ has difficulty retaining math processes of addition, etc.
_______ can work with numbers up to ___ with understanding.
_______ understands the plus, minus, and equal signs, and uses them to make number statements.
_______ understands and uses basic facts of addition and subtraction to ____.
_______ is still reversing some numbers.
_______ understands place value up to _____.
_______ can use manipulatives to add and subtract.
_______ can use manipulatives to show place value to _____.
_______ understands money (pennies, dimes, nickels).
_______ relies heavily on concrete objects.
_______ can count to ______.
_______ is able to create graphs using simple data.
_______ understands several methods of graphing.
_______ is beginning to memorize the number facts.
_______ knows the basic shapes.
_______ still needs strengthening in the concept of _______.
_______ does not know his math facts well.
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