Grade 2 mathematics report card comments - Manitoba

9 sample Grade 2 mathematics 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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Level 4: Very good to excellent

Strength. Sam adds and subtracts with ease and explains mental strategies such as making ten and counting on. Mathematics Grade 2 · 2.N.9: involve addition and subtraction Grade 2 Mathematics, Mathematical Processes: with mental mathematics Written for Grades 1-3
Next step. To grow further, Sam can estimate before solving story problems. They can then compare the answer with the estimate. Grade 2 Mathematics, Mathematical Processes: mathematics and estimation Written for Grades 1-3

Level 3: Good

Strength. Sam makes good estimates. They can solve one-step story problems with drawings or objects. Grade 2 Mathematics, Mathematical Processes: mathematics and estimation Written for Grades 1-3
Strength. Sam adds and subtracts accurately. They can recall many number facts quickly. Mathematics Grade 2 · 2.N.9: involve addition and subtraction Mathematics Grade 2 · 2.N.10: basic addition facts Written for Grades 1-3
Next step. At home, Sam can measure objects with hands, spoons or a ruler. Then they can say which is longer and by how much. Mathematics Grade 2 · 2.SS.2: unit of measure Grade 2 Mathematics, Mathematical Processes: through problem solving Home tip Written for Grades 1-3

Level 2: Basic

Strength. Sam can copy and extend simple repeating patterns and explain the pattern with help. Mathematics Grade 2 · 2.PR.1: a repeating pattern Grade 2 Mathematics, Mathematical Processes: through problem solving Written for Grades 1-3
Next step. A next step for Sam is to practise a few addition facts each day, such as doubles, until the answers come quickly. Mathematics Grade 2 · 2.N.10: basic addition facts Grade 2 Mathematics, Mathematical Processes: with mental mathematics Written for Grades 1-3

Level 1: Limited

Strength. Sam can count objects accurately in small groups and recognizes some numbers. They can add one more to a small group mentally. Mathematics Grade 2 · 2.N.4: Represent and describe numbers to 100 Grade 2 Mathematics, Mathematical Processes: with mental mathematics Written for Grades 1-2
Next step. At home, Sam can count everyday items, such as spoons or stairs, and say the number that comes next. Mathematics Grade 2 · 2.N.4: Represent and describe numbers to 100 Grade 2 Mathematics, Mathematical Processes: with mental mathematics Home tip Written for Grades 1-2

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 2 mathematics comments tied to the curriculum?

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