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VIC report comments: Science (understanding) — concepts + vocabulary in plain English
Science understanding comment examples: describing conceptual knowledge, vocabulary, and applying ideas to explain real-world phenomena.
Updated 2025-12-19
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Quick compliance checklist
- Explain what the student understands/can explain, with an example.
- Growth area identifies a specific concept or vocabulary focus.
Example comments
Examples
- "[Student] explains key science ideas using appropriate vocabulary and can apply understanding to familiar examples discussed in class."
- "[Student] is developing confidence linking cause and effect in scientific contexts. Next steps include using evidence from investigations to support explanations."
- "[Student] demonstrates strong understanding of the topic and can compare examples to identify similarities and differences. Next focus: using more precise scientific terms when describing observations."
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