Grades 1 to 8
Ontario Learning Skills and Work Habits
The six learning skills and work habits on the Ontario elementary report card, at E, G, S and N, with a next step for each skill at each level.
What it covers
- Responsibility, Organization, Independent Work, Collaboration, Initiative and Self-Regulation
- An observation sentence for every skill at E, G, S and N
- A next step sentence for every skill at every level, written for the level so an E student gets a stretch and an N student gets a first step
- Grades 1 to 8, in wording that fits a primary or a junior and intermediate classroom
Level choices
- E: Excellent
- G: Good
- S: Satisfactory
- N: Needs improvement
Report boxes
- Learning skills and work habits: observation and next step
A sample comment
Drafted by the write page for a made up student, Maya, with a mix of level choices.
Strands in this pack
| Strand | What it is about | Sentences |
|---|---|---|
| Responsibility | Following through on work, commitments and classroom jobs, and owning one's choices.For example: Theo usually completes and hands in his work on time and takes good care of classroom materials. | 48 |
| Organization | Planning time and tasks, keeping materials ready, and finding and using information.For example: Theo usually comes prepared for lessons and keeps his materials in good order. | 48 |
| Independent Work | Getting started, staying on task and finishing work without constant help.For example: Theo usually works independently and completes most tasks in the time given. | 48 |
| Collaboration | Working with others, sharing ideas and jobs, and resolving disagreements.For example: Theo works well with others and shares ideas and materials in group activities. | 48 |
| Initiative | Curiosity, taking on new challenges, and asking for help or offering ideas unprompted.For example: Theo shows interest in new learning and often participates in class discussions. | 48 |
| Self-Regulation | Managing feelings and attention, setting goals, and sticking with hard tasks.For example: Theo usually manages his emotions well and can calm down with a little support when upset. | 48 |
Use it
Open the write page, add your class, choose Learning Skills, and pick a level for each student. Every comment is a draft you can edit.
Maya is dependable about returning homework and forms, and keeps most assignments up to date. Maya is developing organizational habits and sometimes needs help to find materials or keep track of work. She builds respectful relationships with a wide range of classmates and is often chosen as a partner. She volunteers for classroom jobs and activities and approaches most tasks positively. Maya is ready to bring the same care to every task that she already shows in her best work. One goal for Maya is to use a simple step by step checklist for larger tasks, with the teacher checking in at each step.