“Other people’s children” – a familiar phrase parents often use when comparing their children to their peers. And in that race to “outdo” others, report cards become a fierce “battleground” that students need to conquer.
Circular 22 of the Ministry of Education and Training has introduced new changes to how comments are written in report cards. So, what are these changes and how should comments be written to help your child “shine” on their academic journey? Let’s find out together with “Học Làm” in this article!
Circular 22: New Changes in Writing Report Card Comments
Circular 22, issued on March 22, 2019, has changed several important aspects related to report cards, including the comment section. Previously, comments were often general, lacked specificity, and did not fully reflect students’ abilities and qualities. According to Circular 22, the comment section in report cards needs to:
- Focus on assessing students’ abilities and qualities: Comments should clearly reflect students’ strengths and weaknesses in learning, practice, skill development, attitudes, and behaviors.
- Be based on regular and periodic assessment results: Instead of writing general comments as before, it is necessary to base comments on specific and objective assessments of students throughout their learning process.
- Use clear and easy-to-understand language: Comments should be expressed in simple, easy-to-understand language, avoiding the use of difficult-to-understand technical terms.
- Be positive, encouraging, and guiding: Comments should show care, motivation, and encouragement for students to develop their strengths and overcome weaknesses, while providing advice and guidance for students to improve.
How to Write Report Card Comments According to Circular 22
To write report card comments according to Circular 22, teachers need to pay attention to the following points:
1. Excellent Students: Outstanding Abilities and Qualities
For excellent students, teachers need to note outstanding points such as:
- Learning Abilities: Grasp knowledge and skills well, have independent and creative thinking, and solve problems effectively.
- Qualities: Have a good learning attitude, actively participate in class and school activities, be exemplary in learning and practice, have a high sense of responsibility, help friends, always show a spirit of love, solidarity, and helpfulness, and have kindness and respect for others.
- Skills: Have good communication skills, proficiently use information technology, work effectively in groups, and confidently express themselves.
Examples:
- “The student has excellent learning abilities, always achieves high results in studies, and has independent and creative thinking, solving problems effectively. They actively participate in class and school activities, are exemplary in learning and practice, have a high sense of responsibility, help friends, and always show a spirit of love, solidarity, and helpfulness, with kindness and respect for others.”
- “The student has good communication skills, is proficient in using information technology, works effectively in groups, and confidently expresses themselves. They have a spirit of learning and always strive to achieve higher results.”
2. Good Students: Good Abilities and Qualities, Need Further Development
For good students, teachers need to note the good points:
- Learning Abilities: Grasp basic knowledge well, can apply knowledge to practice, and have a spirit of learning and proactiveness in learning.
- Qualities: Have a good learning attitude, actively participate in class and school activities, have a sense of responsibility, communicate well, and respect others.
- Skills: Have teamwork skills, confidently express themselves, and have the ability to self-study and research.
Examples:
- “The student has good learning abilities, grasps basic knowledge well, can apply knowledge to practice, and has a spirit of learning and proactiveness in learning. They need to further develop problem-solving skills and creative thinking.”
- “The student has a good learning attitude, actively participates in class and school activities, has a sense of responsibility, communicates well, and respects others. They need to enhance self-study and research skills to improve their knowledge.”
3. Average Students: Need Effort and Striving
For average students, teachers need to note areas for improvement:
- Learning Abilities: Grasp basic knowledge, need to improve skills, and enhance thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Qualities: Need to cultivate a learning attitude, actively participate in class and school activities, show responsibility, communicate well, and respect others.
- Skills: Need to improve teamwork skills, confidently express themselves, and develop self-study and research skills.
Examples:
- “The student has average learning abilities, grasps basic knowledge, needs to improve skills, and enhance thinking and problem-solving abilities.”
- “The student needs to cultivate a learning attitude, actively participate in class and school activities, show responsibility, communicate well, and respect others.”
- “The student needs to improve teamwork skills, confidently express themselves, and develop self-study and research skills.”
4. Weak Students: Need More Effort and Striving
For weak students, teachers need to note areas for improvement while giving specific advice and guidance:
- Learning Abilities: Need to strive to study, practice regularly, refer to additional materials, and seek support from teachers.
- Qualities: Need to cultivate a learning attitude, actively participate in class and school activities, and have a sense of responsibility.
- Skills: Need to improve teamwork skills, confidently express themselves, and develop self-study and research skills.
Examples:
- “The student needs to strive to study, practice regularly, refer to additional materials, and seek support from teachers.”
- “The student needs to cultivate a learning attitude, actively participate in class and school activities, and have a sense of responsibility.”
- “The student needs to improve teamwork skills, confidently express themselves, and develop self-study and research skills.”
5. Commenting on Specific Skills and Abilities
In addition to the above, teachers can comment on specific skills and abilities of students, for example:
- Communication Skills: Communicate fluently, have a confident attitude, know how to listen, and know how to express their opinions.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Have the ability to analyze problems and find effective solutions.
- Teamwork Skills: Have the ability to cooperate, share work, and work effectively in a group.
- Self-Learning Skills: Have the ability to self-study, search for information, and learn from practice.
Examples:
- “The student has fluent communication skills, a confident attitude, knows how to listen, and knows how to express their opinions.”
- “The student has the ability to analyze problems, find effective solutions, and knows how to handle situations flexibly.”
6. Use Positive, Encouraging, and Guiding Language
When writing comments, teachers should use positive, encouraging, and guiding language to motivate students. Avoid using negative words that affect students’ psychology.
Examples:
- “You have good learning abilities and a spirit of learning, you should continue to develop your strengths.” (Instead of: “You need to try harder to study.”)
- “You have good communication skills, you need to further develop your presentation skills.” (Instead of: “You don’t know how to express your opinions.”)
Listening to Experts’ Sharing:
Mr. Nguyen Van A, Professor at Hanoi National University of Education, said:
- “Circular 22 has created a new step forward in student assessment. Instead of focusing on scores, teachers need to focus on assessing students’ abilities, qualities, and progress. This will help students develop more comprehensively.”
- “To write effective report card comments, teachers need to regularly monitor, assess, record, and accumulate information about students throughout their learning process. In addition, teachers also need to communicate with parents to grasp information about students.”
Mr. Bui Van B, Principal of Hanoi – Amsterdam High School for the Gifted, shared:
- “Writing report card comments needs to be fair, objective, and accurately reflect students’ abilities and qualities. Comments should be expressed in clear, easy-to-understand language, without using difficult-to-understand technical terms.”
- “Teachers need to improve their comment-writing skills and update new knowledge about student assessment according to Circular 22. This will help teachers write more effective comments, contributing to students’ comprehensive development.”
Conclusion:
Writing report card comments according to Circular 22 is a task that requires professionalism and dedication from teachers. Through objective and accurate assessments, teachers can help students clearly recognize their strengths and weaknesses to strive for self-development.
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