My Profile
My progress during S2 – Session 2012/13
Name: Lesley Cummings Class: 2F1 Date: 15/03/13Cognitive Ability Test (CAT) Results
Primary 7
CATs / Verbal
(Literacy / Language) / 132 / Quantitative
(Numeracy / Maths) / 110 / Non-verbal
(Problem solving) / 104 / Mean
(Average) / 115
Secondary
PiEs & PiMs / Verbal
(Literacy / Language) / Quantitative
(Numeracy / Maths)
Subjects
I will evaluate my own performance in each subject area and identify how I can improve in those with which I am carrying on next session.
Subject / Level / Comments on progress / How I can improve my performanceEnglish / 3c / I am pleased with my progress in English this year as I have passed all my assessments and my interim report was very good. I am becoming more confident about joining in discussions and the accuracy of my writing has improved. / I find Close Reading difficult.
I need to read more and concentrate on analysing how authors write. I must also get to know more about figures of speech so that I can identify them in texts.
Maths / 3 d / I have struggled with Maths this year because I’ m not very interested in the subject and I haven’t really made much effort.
I find fractions particularly difficult. / I know that Maths is very important so I will try to think about how and why I will need to be able to use these skills in real life. I will do on-line Maths exercises, as homework and get my parents to help me with fractions.
Science / 3 c / I have really enjoyed Science because of the practical work. The Biology units were my favourite part of the course as I am very interested in animals. I will be taking Biology next year. I was pleased with my S2 report. / My sister took Biology last year so I will be able to get help from her and use some of her revision notes. She also bought some very useful books for revision which I can have.
Gaelic / 3d / I have not done as well as I should in Gaelic because I do not speak it often enough out side the classroom. I find the writing difficult because I did not do much of it in primary school. I am doing quite well in listening and reading. / I must start speaking to my Dad and Gran in Gaelic. I will also watch some programmes on MG Alba. I am not taking Gaelic next year but I hope to pick it up again on S5.
French / 3c / I find the French course quite easy. As we did French every week in primary, I understand a lot of the vocabulary. My Mum speaks a little French and this has helped me. I am going to carry on with this subject next year. / I have found some useful resources on-line and I will use these to do some extra work. My Mum has a friend in France who has a daughter about my age and I’ m going to start writing to her as a pen-pal.
Latin / N/A / N/A / N/A
Computing / 3d / I haven’t done very well in this subject as I’ m not that interested in computers and technology. I can cope with data-bases and spreadsheets, Excel etc. and I know how to use the internet safely and effectively for research. / I am not going to take this subject on S3 or S4 but I will be using ICT in other subjects. I will make sure that I take an ICT based short course on S5 /6 so that I can plug any gaps in my ICT skills.
Geography / 3c / I found bits of this course quite interesting but I didn’t enjoy the units about urban development and global warming. My assessment results were quite good but I could have done better if I had really tried. / I do not intend to carry on with this subject next year.
History / 3d / History has been really enjoyable this year as we were covering topics which I am very interested in. My grades were good and I did a lot of research on the internet for my personal project. I also liked the debates / arguments we had in class about WW2. / I am going to read some history books about the topics which the teacher said we would be covering next year. I will also be watching the History Channel regularly.
Home Economics / 3d / I liked the practical work but the theory lessons were boring. I’ m not really interested in food and fabrics so I didn’t make as much of an effort with this subject. / I do not intend to carry on with this subject next year.
RME / 4d / I did quite well in this subject as I knew a lot about the Christianity topic. The Personal Search project was really good as we got the chance to study another world religion and fundraising for our link school in Pakistan was very worthwhile. / I have been reading my sisters notes on moral issues and I am looking forward studying Philosophy. I attend the SU club and learn a lot from the guest speakers.
Art / 3d / The animation we did was excellent and I got good marks in all the practical assessments. I did not do so well in the written work as I find the theory a little bit boring. / I do not intend to carry on with this subject next year.
Music
Highlight your preferred way of learning in red.
I am a:visualkinaestheticaudiolearner
Visual: / by watching things or turning information into pictures or diagrams
Kinaesthetic: / by doing practical things like building models, acting things out
Audio: / by listening to someone talk about a topic
Use this code: L =like, OK or D = dislike
to describe how you feel about the following:
Learning and teaching activities / Code
The teacher talking to the whole class
Working by yourself
Paired work
Group discussion / work
Having the aims of a lesson explained at the start
Having a summing up at the end
Using the smartboard
Using the internet to find information
Doing project work
Making posters
Using textbooks
Using worksheets
Teacher marking with comments
Teacher marking without comments
Levels e.g. Third consolidating
Percentage marks e.g. 75%
Other pupils marking or assessing your work.
Choose your favourite subject and list four things which make a typical lesson interesting and enjoyable for you.
(The list above might help but you can also add your own points.)
Favourite subject: ______Tec______
- We get some time for planning______
- We get to go on the computer______
- The work is fun ______
- I get to design posters ______
Can you think of 2 examples of where a skill which you have learned in one subject has helped you to learn in another subject e.g.
- Weighing and measuring in Maths has helped me to prepare ingredients for cooking in Home Economics and when working out volume in Science.
Which of the following techniques do you use when you are studying or revising class work? Answer with a Y = yes or N = no. If you are unsure of any of the terms ask the teacher for help.
Technique / Y / N
Look, cover, write, check
Doing examples e.g. equations
Memorising information
Chanting out aloud
Explaining to someone else
Working with a friend
Getting a parent or adult to question you
Writing brief notes / summaries
Drawing spider diagrams / mind maps
Making up acronyms
Which two of the above would best suit you if you were preparing for a test in:
French / Gaelic: ______
Maths: ______Music / 4d / I am delighted with my progress this year as I have reached Grade 4 on piano and Grade 5 on fiddle. I have worked really hard in school and with tutors and I have taken part in several whole-school events. I will be taking Music next year. / I will practise my piano pieces every week during the Summer holidays so that I will be ready for my Grade 6 exam in October. I will also attend the Fèis for extra tuition on the fiddle.
PE / 4d / PE is my favourite subject and my grades have been very good in every assessment. I enjoy the activities but I am also interested in finding out about how the body works and what to do to improve my own fitness. / I will be involved in a range of sports over the Summer. I will be using some good websites and sports magazines to find out more about health and fitness and I will be watching as much of the Olympics as I possibly can.
How do I Learn?
Highlight your preferred way of learning in red.
visual / kinaesthetic / audioVisual: / by watching things or turning information into pictures or diagrams
Kinaesthetic: / by doing practical things like building models, acting things out
Audio: / by listening to someone talk about a topic
Use this code: L =like, OK or D = dislike to indicate how you feel about the following:
Learning and teaching activities / CodeThe teacher talking to the whole class
Working by yourself
Paired work
Group discussion / work
Having the aims of a lesson explained at the start
Having a summing up at the end
Using the Smartboard
Using the internet to find information
Doing project work
Making posters
Using textbooks
Using worksheets
Teacher marking with comments
Teacher marking without comments
Levels e.g. Third consolidating
Percentage marks e.g. 75%
Other pupils marking or assessing your work.
Favourite subject
Choose your favourite subject and list four things which make a typical lesson interesting and enjoyable for you.
(The list above might help but you can also add your own points.)
Favourite subject: ______
- ______
- ______
- ______
- ______
Transferable skills
Can you think of 4 examples of where a skill which you have learned in one subject has helped you to learn in another subject e.g.
- Weighing and measuring in Maths has helped me to prepare ingredients for cooking in Home Economics and when working out volume in Science.
Study / Revision Techniques
Which of the following techniques do you use when you are studying or revising class work?
Answer with a Y = yes or N = no. If you are unsure of any of the terms ask the teacher for help.
Technique / Y / NLook, cover, write, check
Doing examples e.g. equations
Memorising information
Chanting out aloud
Explaining to someone else
Working with a friend
Getting a parent / adult to question you
Writing brief notes / summaries
Drawing spider diagrams / mind maps
Making up acronyms
Whichof the above would best suit if you were preparing for a test in a particular subject?
Subject / Technique 1 / Technique 2English
Maths
Technical
Music
Home study
Write a brief account of your approach to home study and estimate how much time you spend on it in an average week.
Self-evaluation
I would rate myself on a 1 -5 scale as follows on the following points:
(1 is the best)
Areas / Rating / CommentEffort in non-practical classes / 2 / I think I did as well as I could have.
Effort in practical classes / 1 / I worked well in all practical classes except H.E.
Attitude to school in general / 2 / I enjoy being in school almost all the time.
Personal organisation / 2 / I am well organised and always have the right books / equipment.
Completion of homework / 2 / I almost always do my homework but I have forgotten to hand it in once or twice.
Behaviour / 2 / I have been in trouble once or twice for talking too much.
Punctuality / 3 / I’ m sometimes late in the morning as I find it very difficult to get out of bed.
Uniform / 1 / I’ m always in uniform because my parent insist.
Electives
Rating: I will rate electives on a 1 to 5 scale with 1 being the most enjoyable
Term / Title / Rating / Comments / Suggestions for improving the electives1. / Dance
2. / Fitness in Sport
3. / Gaelic Media (Learners)
4. / Harris Tweed
Extra-curricular
Here is a list of my involvement in extra-curricular activities / commitments either in school or in the community.
Organisation / Involvement / Awards / Achievements/ Positions of responsibilityFaram / I am a member of the cèilidh band Faram.
We play together for two hours, every Wednesday evening. / We won 1st prize at the Local Mod .
We play quite often at functions in local hall, old folks’ homes and events throughout the island.
U 15 Girls’ Football / I have been a member of this team for two years. We train from 3:45 – 5:00pm every Tue. / I am now the team captain. We won the Kirk Cup this year and I was player of the tournament.
School Council / I am an S2 representative on the Pupil Council / I was in charge of a group of S2 pupils who were asked to come up with ideas about how to deal with the litter problem in the school.
Bethesda / I help my father sort out stuff that has been handed in to the Bethesda store every Saturday morning. / I got a certificate from Bethesda for helping with bag packing in the Co-op.
S2 Highlights
Three things which have been highlights of Second Year for me are:
1 / Curricular / Getting the highest marks in my class in all the Biology tests.2 / Extra-curricular / Playing the fiddle with The Black Rose Cèilidh Band at the Accordion and Fiddle Club.
3 / Outside of school / Being presented with the Kirk Cup.
Three things which would have made Second Year more enjoyable for me are:
1 / Curricular / Having the chance to go on more field trips or be involved in out-door education as part of the course work.2 / Extra-curricular / Having more opportunities to play in school cèilidh bands / folk groups.
3 / Outside school / Having a quiet area at home in which I could study properly.
Next session 2012 - 2013
The subjects that I have chosen to study next session are:
English / MathsWhat I am looking forward to most about S3 is:
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How well have I done this exercise?
I would rate myself on a 1 -5 scale as follows on the following points:
(1 is the best)
Area / RatingGeneral effort
Quality of answers
Literacy – spelling and punctuation
Staying on task
My meetings
Use this space to make notes about meetings you have with your Guidance teacher or head of House.
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