Grade 1 science report card comments - Manitoba

9 sample Grade 1 science comments for Manitoba's Provincial Report Card, from Level 4 to Level 1: 5 strengths and 4 next steps. Adapt any sentence to what you have seen in class, or write them for your whole class in the free Studio.

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Sample comments

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Level 4: Very good to excellent

Strength. Sam connects science ideas from our units to everyday life. For example, they can explain how people design objects to solve problems. Science Grade 1, Strand E: Scientific Knowledge: E: Scientific Knowledge Science Grade 1 · SCI.1.D.2: technologies have been created Written for Grades 1-3
Strength. Sam measures accurately with simple tools. They can suggest thoughtful ways our class can care for the local environment. Science Grade 1 · SCI.1.C.2: Measure using the Science Grade 1 · SCI.1.C.1: or personal action Written for Grades 1-3
Next step. A next step for Sam is to ask their own testable questions about a unit topic. They can plan a simple way to find out. Science Grade 1 · SCI.1.C.3: asking questions, identifying problems, observing Science Grade 1, Strand E: Scientific Knowledge: E: Scientific Knowledge Written for Grades 1-3

Level 3: Good

Strength. Sam makes and records careful observations. They can explain how a class action, such as reducing waste, helps the environment. Science Grade 1 · SCI.1.C.3: asking questions, identifying problems, observing Science Grade 1 · SCI.1.C.1: or personal action Written for Grades 1-3
Next step. A next step is to add more detail to observations, such as size, colour and number. Sam can then use those details to explain results. Science Grade 1 · SCI.1.C.3: asking questions, identifying problems, observing Written for Grades 1-3

Level 2: Basic

Strength. Sam can name most needs of living things and describe simple observations with guidance. Science Grade 1 · SCI.1.E.10: living organisms have basic needs Science Grade 1 · SCI.1.C.3: asking questions, identifying problems, observing Written for Grades 1-3
Next step. Sam will benefit from measuring familiar objects with cubes or a ruler. They can talk about why measuring matters when people build things. Science Grade 1 · SCI.1.C.2: Measure using the Science Grade 1 · SCI.1.D.2: technologies have been created Written for Grades 1-3

Level 1: Limited

Strength. Sam can tell whether something is living or not living. They can share one thing noticed during an investigation. Science Grade 1 · SCI.1.E.10: living organisms have basic needs Science Grade 1 · SCI.1.C.3: asking questions, identifying problems, observing Written for Grades 1-3
Next step. At home, Sam can name the needs of a pet or plant while helping care for it, using words learned in class. Science Grade 1 · SCI.1.E.10: living organisms have basic needs Home tip Written for Grades 1-3

How Manitoba reports

Grades 1 to 8 get three report cards a year: Term 1, Term 2 and a final June report.
three reporting periods: Term 1, Term 2, and a final June report
Manitoba Education, Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.8 · Source
Each category gets a level from 1 to 4.
A 1-4 ordinal scale is used to report on achievement in each subject category.
Manitoba Education, Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.19 · Source
Grades 1 to 6 have no overall subject grade.
There are no overall subject grades.
Manitoba Education, Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.19 · Source
Comments describe strengths, key challenges and practical next steps.
comments describe student strengths, key challenges, and practical, doable, and timely next steps.
Manitoba Education, Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.33 · Source

Questions teachers ask

What scale do Manitoba subjects use?

Each category gets a level from 1 to 4 (Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.19). Grades 1 to 6 have no overall subject grade (Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.19). Grades 7 and 8 add an overall percentage for each subject (Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.19). NYD means the student does not yet show the required understanding; a comment is needed (Manitoba Grades 1 to 6 Report Card template 2026-27, PDF p.1).

Are these Grade 1 science comments tied to the curriculum?

All 9 comments name a skill and show the Manitoba curriculum match for Grade 1 beside the sentence. A match shows the skill is taught at this grade; judge the fit yourself.

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