Grade 2 work habits report card comments

12 sample Grade 2 work habits comments for standards-based report cards, from Exceeds to Beginning: 6 strengths and 6 next steps. Adapt any sentence to what you have seen in class, or write them for your whole class in the free Studio.

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Sample comments

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Exceeds

Strength, Independence. Sam uses class time well and often goes beyond the task. Written for Kindergarten-Grade 8
Strength, Organization. Sam sets priorities wisely and knows which tasks to tackle first. Written for Kindergarten-Grade 8
Next step, Initiative. Sam is ready to lead a class project based on their own question. Written for Kindergarten-Grade 8

Meets

Strength, Self-regulation. Sam asks for help or clarification when needed. Written for Kindergarten-Grade 8
Next step, Responsibility. A next step is for Sam to check each task against the directions before handing it in. Written for Kindergarten-Grade 8
Next step, Collaboration. At home, Sam can practice sharing and taking turns during games with family. Home tip Written for Kindergarten-Grade 5

Approaching

Strength, Organization. Sam is beginning to keep supplies in order and gets ready to start after a reminder. Written for Kindergarten-Grade 8
Strength, Collaboration. Sam works well in pairs and is growing more at ease sharing ideas with a larger group. Written for Kindergarten-Grade 8
Next step, Independence. A next step is for Sam to reread directions or check the board before asking what to do. Written for Kindergarten-Grade 8

Beginning

Strength, Responsibility. With reminders, Sam can put supplies away and get ready for what comes next. Written for Kindergarten-Grade 8
Next step, Initiative. At home, Sam can talk about one new thing learned at school each day. Home tip Written for Kindergarten-Grade 8
Next step, Self-regulation. At home, a predictable routine and calm reminders will help Sam practice staying with tasks. Home tip Written for Kindergarten-Grade 8

How U.S. districts report

One district defines the learning behaviors on its PreK-Grade 2 card this way.
learned actions that enable students to access learning and interact with others productively in the community
Howard County Public School System (Maryland), Understanding the Elementary Report Card PreK-Grade 2, A Guide for Families, PDF p.1-2 · Source
One district grades conduct and work habits on a three-level scale.
Students receive grades (1, 2, or 3), separate from the content area, for conduct and work habits.
Wake County Public School System (North Carolina), Elementary Report Cards, web page · Source
Another district marks work habits with four letters.
E (Excellent), S (Satisfactory), N (Needs Improvement), U (Unsatisfactory)
Santa Ana Unified School District (California), Report Card Guide for Parents, Grade 1 (Rev. 2016), PDF p.2-3 · Source

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Which U.S. report card does this follow?

None in particular: U.S. districts design their own report cards. This mode offers ELA, math and work habits comments, which many standards-based cards report, on scales that differ by district.

Are these Grade 2 work habits comments tied to the curriculum?

No. They are written for Kindergarten-Grade 8 or Kindergarten-Grade 5 and are not pinned to a single expectation, so check each sentence against what you actually taught before you use it.

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U.S. districts design their own report cards. This mode offers ELA, math and work habits comments for Grades K-8; it does not mirror a particular district's card.
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