Attitude to Learning Descriptors

1. Above Expectations
Attitude	Sustained and consistent positive approach and attitude to learning Demonstrates personal motivation to succeed Actively seeks and acts on teacher feedback Integrates relevant personal reading, interests and research with school work
Effort	Works independently Answers clearly and confidently and asks questions to extend knowledge Actively prepares for and engages with the learning Completes all lesson tasks and activities
Organisation	In addition to meeting the criteria for ‘meeting expectations’: Seeks out ways to study and learn efficiently
Homework	Homework is always produced to a high standard in line with ability Homework is always delivered on time
2. Meeting Expectations
Attitude	All aspects of the learning process are positive Demonstrates a positive approach to learning Accepts teacher feedback and acts on it Takes responsibility for some aspects of
Effort	Works mostly independently Answers questions when asked and occasionally asks questions Actively takes part in lessons Completes lesson tasks
Organisation	Always brings correct equipment and books to the lesson Work displayed clearly and neatly demonstrating a good standard of care
Homework	Most homework is completed successfully and to a good standard Most homework is handed in on time
3. Opportunities for Improvement
Attitude	Partially engaged in school and their learning Does not always participate actively in the learning Does not always act on teacher feedback Could engage in their learning by asking more questions to clarify or answering questions
Effort	Applies effort inconsistently depending on level of challenge or interest Occasionally answers questions when asked, rarely asks questions Not always focused in class Does not complete enough work in the time set
Organisation	Does not always have the required equipment and books for the lesson Work displays poor layout and standard of care
Homework	Homework is often of poor quality Homework is often late or incomplete
4. Below Expectations
Attitude	Displays a poor attitude to lessons or school Negative behaviours that are barriers to learning and improvement Rarely acts on teacher feedback Does not take responsibility for their own learning
Effort	Makes little effort or requires supervision to complete work Asks irrelevant questions to divert the lesson Distracts or undermines the work of the class Regularly fails to complete set tasks in class
Organisation	Often loses books or cannot locate them for subsequent continuing lessons Lacks pride in the presentation of work
Homework	Fails to attempt or complete homework When done, homework is of a poor quality