How to write an evaluation comment
The following are some steps and examples on how to write a
comment about your student:
- Start on a positive note, such as:
“It has truly been a pleasure getting to know your child”
“Your child has made great progress across the curriculum since the
beginning of the school year”
“Your child has made very good academic and/or social progress this
month”
“Your child has done a very nice job this month, taking pride in her work and
completing class work with quality in mind”
“It has been a pleasure having the opportunity to work with (student name)
during the last few months”
- Provide specific information across several different areas, Next,
include formative evidence that lets the parents know how you
view their child as a person, a classmate, and a student. These areas
are as the following
1. Personal attributes.
For example:
“is an enthusiastic learner”
“arrives at school each day with smile, ready to learn”
“is active participant in group discussions”
“is kind, caring, and friendly character makes her a role model for classmates”
“is respectful of others”
“adapt easily to new situations”
2. Behavior.
For example:
“consistently makes good choices in all parts of the school day”
“demonstrates behavior that sets the standard for our class”
“is able to separate work and social times”
“is polite to adults and peers in and out of the classroom”
“manages his feelings and emotions well in the classroom”
“reacts appropriately in adverse situations”
3. Work habits.
For example:
“always completes daily assignments in a timely manner”
“returns homework on time and well done”
“stays focused on the task at hand”
“completes work with quality in mind”
“pays attention to detail in daily work”
“follows directions”
“works independently and stays on task”
“uses higher level thinking strategies to apply learned skills to new situations”
“has a passion for [subject area] that shows through the resolve he puts into
every single assignment”
“works very well with others in a group”
“shows perseverance on challenging assignments”
“is able to transition easily from one activity to the next”
4. Social skills.
For example:
“is always willing to help a classmate”
“values what others have to say”
“treats others fairly”
“gets along well with others in the classroom and/or on the playground”
“is polite to peers and/or adults, in and out of the classroom”
“takes the thoughts and feeling of others into account before speaking or
acting”
“handles disagreements with peers appropriately and diplomatically”
“makes friends easily”
“enjoys spending time with friends”
5. Writing.
For example:
“has language arts skills that continue to blossom, especially in the areas
of…..…”
“writes opinion pieces with well thought-out, supportive reasoning”
“shows a strong grasp of organization in her writing. She stays on topic and
“uses relevant details.
“uses details to expand upon the great written thoughts she is already
“putting on paper.
“uses strong descriptive language, allowing the audience to clearl y visualize
“what is being described.
“uses an appropriate voice in her writing that allows her personality to come
“through in her written pieces.
6. Math.
For example:
“knows basic math facts (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)”
“knows numbers and their quantity relations”
“uses various strategies to solve one- and two-step word problems”
“identifies and extends mathematical patterns”
“understands the relationship between addition and subtraction”
“can identify the next in sequence, matching”
“uses measurement tools well to determine big & Small”
- I always close on a positive note, such as:
At closing you need to give a boost to your students' confidence. Let
them know how proud you are of what they have been doing, for
example:
“I am so proud of all you have accomplished. Keep up the wonderful things you
are doing!”
“You are an amazing student, and you truly shine!”
“I can hardly wait to see how you impress me during the next quarter!”
“You have had a terrific quarter, and I am confident the next one will be even
better!”
