Grade 1 social studies report card comments - Manitoba

9 sample Grade 1 social studies 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 describes the communities we study in rich detail. They can make clear maps with labels. Social Studies Grade 1 · 1-KL-014: globes and maps Social Studies Grade 1 · 1-S-205: Construct simple maps Written for Grades 1-3
• Strength. Sam gathers information from pictures, stories and objects. They can explain ideas with good reasons. Social Studies Grade 1 · 1-S-200: or electronic sources. Social Studies Grade 1 · 1-S-402: reasons for their ideas Written for Grades 1-3
• Next step. Sam is encouraged to compare how people in other places meet the same basic needs. Social Studies Grade 1 · 1-KI-008: characteristics of communities. Written for Grades 1-3

Level 3: Good

• Strength. Sam describes key features of the communities we study. They can read simple maps to find places. Social Studies Grade 1 · 1-KL-014: globes and maps Social Studies Grade 1 · 1-S-205: Construct simple maps Written for Grades 1-3
• Next step. Sam is encouraged to look for information in more than one source, such as a book and a photo. They can compare what each shows. Social Studies Grade 1 · 1-S-200: or electronic sources. Written for Grades 1-3

Level 2: Basic

• Strength. Sam can share ideas through drawings and simple sentences and give a simple reason for a choice. Social Studies Grade 1 · 1-S-403: Present information and Social Studies Grade 1 · 1-S-402: reasons for their ideas Written for Grades 1-3
• Next step. At home, Sam can learn about a family tradition. They can then compare it with a classmate's. Social Studies Grade 1 · 1-KI-008: characteristics of communities. Home tip Written for Grades 1-3

Level 1: Limited

• Strength. Sam can name a few ways people help each other in families and communities. Social Studies Grade 1 · 1-KI-008: characteristics of communities. Written for Grades 1-3
• Next step. A next step for Sam is to walk around the school, then draw a simple map showing two or three places. Social Studies Grade 1 · 1-S-205: Construct simple maps 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 social studies comments tied to the curriculum?

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