Ontario Co-operative Education Association
ASSOCIATION DE L’ÉDUCATION COOPÉRATIVE DE L’ONTARIO
Report Card Comments
Cooperative Education and Experiential Learning
Using curriculum expectations and performance indicators from the level of achievement chart,
describe as specifically as possible a significant Strength, Area for Improvement, and Next Step.
Strength
 Use descriptors from the Achievement Level Charts.
 Connect to Expectations and Achievement Chart categories.
 Provide examples from classroom assessments.
Job Readiness
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Demonstrates a thorough understanding of job readiness skills.
Demonstrates considerable understanding of job readiness skills.
Demonstrates some understanding of job readiness skills.
Demonstrates limited understanding of job readiness skills.
 Expresses and organizes ideas and information to produce a resume, cover letter, and
thank you letter with a high degree of effectiveness.
 Expresses and organizes ideas and information to produce a resume, cover letter, and
thank you letter with considerable effectiveness.
 Expresses and organizes ideas and information to produce a resume, cover letter, and
thank you letter with some effectiveness.
 Expresses and organizes ideas and information to produce a resume, cover letter, and
thank you letter with limited effectiveness.
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Demonstrates a thorough understanding in completing a job application.
Demonstrates considerable understanding in completing a job application.
Demonstrates some understanding in completing a job application.
Demonstrates limited understanding in completing a job application.
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Communicates interest in a work opportunity with a high degree of effectiveness.
Communicates interest in a work opportunity with considerable effectiveness.
Communicates interest in a work opportunity with some effectiveness.
Communicates interest in a work opportunity with limited effectiveness.
 …demonstrates a thorough understanding of current business practices discussed in
the classroom.
 …demonstrates considerable understanding of current business practices discussed in
the classroom.
 …demonstrates some understanding of current business practices discussed in the
classroom.
 …demonstrates limited understanding of current business practices discussed in the
classroom.
 Demonstrates a thorough understanding in producing an exit resume.
 Demonstrates considerable understanding in producing an exit resume.
 Demonstrates some understanding in producing an exit resume.
 Demonstrates limited understanding in producing an exit resume.
Health and Safety
 Demonstrates a thorough understanding of workplace health and safety rules and
procedures.
 Demonstrates considerable understanding of workplace health and safety rules and
procedures.
 Demonstrates some understanding of workplace health and safety rules rules and
procedures.
 Demonstrates limited understanding of workplace health and safety rules and
procedures.
 Demonstrates a thorough understanding of trade-specific health and safety policies and
procedures.
 Demonstrates considerable understanding of trade-specific health and safety policies
and procedures.
 Demonstrates some understanding of trade-specific health and safety policies and
procedures.
 Demonstrates limited understanding of trade-specific health and safety policies and
procedures.
 …always uses placement equipment safely and applies proper procedures at all times.
 …usually uses placement equipment safely and must apply proper procedures at all
times.
 …sometimes uses placement equipment safely and must apply proper procedures at all
times.
 …rarely uses placement equipment safely and must apply proper procedures at all
times.
Rights and Responsibilities/Workplace Opportunities and Challenges/Reflective Learning
Comments related to PPLP – Related Course Expectations
 Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the related course expectations and
demonstrations of learning as outlined on the PPLP.
 Demonstrates considerable understanding of the related course expectations and
demonstrations of learning as outlined on the PPLP.
 Demonstrates moderate understanding of the related course expectations and
demonstrations of learning as outlined on the PPLP.
 Demonstrates limited understanding of the related course expectations and
demonstrations of learning as outlined on the PPLP.
 Makes connections between learning in school and learning in the workplace as outlined
on the PPLP with a high degree of effectiveness.
 Makes connections between learning in school and learning in the workplace as outlined
on the PPLP with considerable effectiveness.
 Makes connections between learning in school and learning in the workplace as outlined
on the PPLP with limited effectiveness.
 Makes connections between learning in school and learning in the workplace as outlined
on the PPLP with some degree of effectiveness.
Comments related to PPLP – Employer Expectations
 …demonstrates thorough understanding of the employer expectations outlined on the
PPLP.
 …demonstrates considerable understanding of the employer expectations outlined on
the PPLP.
 …demonstrates moderate understanding of the employer expectations outlined on the
PPLP.
 …demonstrates limited understanding of the employer expectations outlined on the
PPLP.
Comments related to Log Sheets/Journals
 …always documents extensive reflective learning on the weekly log sheets.
 …usually documents reflective learning on the weekly log sheets.
 …sometimes documents reflective learning on the weekly log sheets.
 …rarely documents reflective learning on the weekly log sheets.
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Reflects on and analyzes placement experiences with a high degree of effectiveness.
Reflects on and analyzes placement experiences with considerable effectiveness.
Reflects on and analyzes placement experiences with some effectiveness.
Reflects on and analyzes placement experiences with limited effectiveness
Comments related to Placement
 Consistently applies desired employability skills at the placement.
 Usually applies desired employability skills at the placement.
 Sometimes applies desired employability skills at the placement.
 Rarely applies desired employability skills at the placement.
Comments related to Communication
 …communicates information and ideas with a high degree of clarity.
 …communicates information and ideas with considerable clarity.
 …communicates information and ideas with some clarity.
 …communicates information and ideas with limited clarity.
Comments related to Application of Acquired Knowledge
 …independently transfers knowledge and skills to new situations with a high degree of
effectiveness.
 …usually transfers knowledge and skills to new situations.
 …is beginning to transfer knowledge and skills to new situations.
 …rarely transfers knowledge and skills to new situations.
Other Related Comments
 Thorough understanding of relevant sections of the Employment Standards Act and the
Human Rights Act.
 Shows an appropriate understanding of the relevancy of the Human Rights Act.
 Shows a basic understanding of the relevancy of the Employment Standards Act.
 Shows considerable understanding of confidentiality and right to privacy.
 Shows some understanding of the history and role of labour unions.
 Shows considerable understanding of issues related to harassment.
 Shows some understanding of issues related to discrimination.
 Demonstrates limited understanding of issues relating to human rights, discrimination,
and harassment.
Miscellaneous Comments
 Analyses placement experience with a high degree of effectiveness and uses this
information to further learning opportunities.
 Identifies the connections between skills & knowledge used in familiar and new
situations with a high degree of effectiveness.
 Makes a thorough connection between placement activities and related course and
classroom component theory.
 Effectively reflects on and analyzes placement experiences.
Mid term Comments related to Culminating Activity
 Preliminary work on the culminating activity demonstrates thorough understanding of
the expectations.
 Preliminary work on the culminating activity demonstrates considerable understanding
of the expectations.
 Preliminary work on the culminating activity demonstrates some understanding of the
expectations.
 Preliminary work on the culminating activity demonstrates limited understanding of the
expectations.
Final Comments related to Culminating Activity
 Culminating activity incorporated all components and displayed extensive
understanding of the expectations.
 Culminating activity incorporated all components and displayed appropriate
understanding of the expectations.
 Culminating activity incorporated all components and displayed basic understanding of
the expectations.
 Culminating activity incorporated all components and displayed limited understanding of
the expectations.
Learning Skills as they Relate to Achievement.
(Teachers may also include comments on the student’s learning skills when those skills have a
particularly significant positive or negative impact on achievement)
 Demonstrates effective teamwork skills….(when completing …..)
 Demonstrates teamwork skills with limited effectiveness.
 Always demonstrates appropriate work habits.
 Sometimes demonstrates appropriate work habits.
 Effectively works independently when required.
 Manages and uses time effectively and creatively.
 Attendance pattern is affecting performance negatively.
Area(s) for Improvement
 Identify the area for improvement and use descriptors related to the achievement
chart.
 Connect the area for improvement to the curriculum expectations.
 Provide examples from classroom assessment.
Area for Improvement
All of the comments on the previous pages can be modified to reflect improvement by changing
the descriptors.
For example:
Strength: Demonstrates a (high degree) (thorough) of understanding of job readiness skills.
Improvement: Demonstrates a (moderate) (limited) understanding of job readiness skills.
e.g. (Strength) Janet demonstrates a thorough understanding of job readiness skills.
(Area for improvement). Needs to improve ability to relate placement experience to co-op
expectations.
Comments – Areas for Improvement – General:
 …needs to clarify assigned placement tasks.
 …needs to clarify assigned class work.
 …needs to review the placement policies to ensure understanding of expectations.
 …needs to communicate specific areas of interest to the placement supervisor.
 …needs to review expectations of the culminating activity.
 …is performing well at the placement but classroom expectations are not being met.
 …is performing well at the placement but needs to improve on classroom expectations.
 Shows the ability to access related career information with limited skill.
 Shows an understanding of labour market trends with limited effectiveness.
 Shows ability to work in an organized fashion with limited effectiveness.
 Sometimes demonstrates appropriate work habits.
 Uses time management skills with limited effectiveness.
 Does not work safely at the placement.
 Needs to review expectations of the culminating activity.
Next Step
 Indicate what the student needs to do to improve.
 Be specific.
 If appropriate, you may include “next steps” that involve learning skills. These may
include learning skills comments linked with knowledge or skills specific to that
subject which would lead to improvement.
Next Step (Action Verbs)
What next step does the student need to take to improve?
 Through integration sessions…will have the opportunity to refine his/her understanding
of current business practices.
 At the placement…will have the opportunity to apply and practice his/her understanding
of current business practices.
 In discussions with the teacher…will have the opportunity to review and apply log sheet
expectations.
 At the placement…will have the opportunity to demonstrate proper health and safety
procedures.
 At the placement…needs to demonstrate personal management skills in attendance and
punctuality.
 At the placement and in the classroom…needs to communicate ideas to the supervisor
and teacher.
 Needs to improve ability to reflect on and analyze placement experiences.
 Needs to improve ability to relate placement experience to co-op expectations.
 At the placement and in the classroom, ______ will have the opportunity to extend and
apply related course expectations.
 At the placement, ______ will have the opportunity to demonstrate understanding of
employer expectations.
 In discussions with the teacher, ______ will have the opportunity to review and apply the
expectation for appropriate reflective learning.
 Take the opportunity to extend and apply related course expectations at the placement
and in the classroom.
Final Report…Next Steps
 Needs to improve communication skills in…
 Continue to work towards completion of the Apprenticeship Training Standards
guideline.
 Continue to work towards greater understanding of job readiness skills for future
employment.
 Continue to express and organize ideas and information effectively for future job
success.
 Continue to improve time management skills to complete tasks.
 Needs to improve attendance in order to achieve success.
 Needs to improve ability to work independently.
 Needs to identify strategies that contribute to effective teamwork.
Examples
Level 1
Ruthanne demonstrates limited understanding of job readiness skills, specifically in preparing a
resume, cover letter and thank you letter. She rarely reflects on and/or analyzes placement
experiences using the weekly log sheets. Ruthanne needs to improve her initiative in
documenting placement experiences.
Level 2
Spring’s culminating activity incorporated some of the required information and displayed basic
understanding of the expectations. Appraisals show some understanding of placement
component expectations. She needs to improve ability to work independently at the placement.
Level 3
Cesare demonstrates considerable understanding of the related course expectations and the
demonstrations of learning as outlined on the PPLP. He should review the placement policies
to ensure better understanding of expectations. She needs to improve communication skills at
the placement to further develop her placement experience. (Level 3)
Level 4
Janet demonstrates a high degree of understanding of job readiness skills, specifically in
creating a resume, cover letter and thank you letter. Preliminary work on the culminating activity,
the career fair, demonstrates considerable understanding of the expectations. Through
integration sessions, Janet will have further opportunity to refine her work.
Level 4
In completing the culminating activity, John makes a thorough connection between placement
activities and related course and classroom component expectations. He communicates all
required information in a clear and concise manner. John is encouraged to participate more in
classroom discussions.
Accommodations
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Individualized, based on student needs and enable student demonstration of the
grade level expectations.
Three types of accommodations: instructional, assessment, and environmental.
Examples of accommodations for a student:
Change in teaching strategies
Adjust workload (quality vs. quantity)
Oral evaluation instead of written
Vary test format/alternate location/additional time
Supports such as computer, large print, etc.
Modifications
 Determined on an individual basis in collaboration with parent/guardian, other
teachers.
 Individualized, based on student needs and enable student demonstration of
expectations at a different grade level.
 Can be applied to instructional methods and/or assessment strategies.
IEP – How do you indicate this on the report card? Check IEP is the student has an IEP for a
particular subject.
IEP – What statement must go in the comment section?
If the student is (working on a modified program working at a different grade level)
“The (grade/mark) for (strand/subject) is based on achievement of the expectations in the IEP,
which vary from the Grade ____ expectations.”
If the student is working at grade level with frequent and intense accommodations over an
extended period of time (working on grade level expectations):
“The (grade/mark) for (strand/subject) is based on achievement of the regular Grade ___
expectations with significant accommodations in ….”
Resources:
 Guide to Provincial Report Card, Grades 9-12
 Building Capacity for Secondary School Reform
 Guidance Grades 9-10 – Plan, Assess, Report