Grade 3 mathematics report card comments - Manitoba

9 sample Grade 3 mathematics comments for Manitoba's Provincial Report Card, from Level 4 to Level 1: 4 strengths and 5 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

Next step. At home, Sam can make a pattern with household objects. A family member can then try to find the rule. Mathematics Grade 3 · 3.PR.1: of increasing patterns Grade 3 Mathematics, Mathematical Processes: through problem solving Home tip 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 3 Mathematics, Mathematical Processes: mathematics and estimation Written for Grades 1-3

Level 3: Good

Strength. Sam adds and subtracts accurately. They can recall many number facts quickly. Mathematics Grade 3 · 3.N.9: addition and subtraction of numbers Mathematics Grade 3 · 3.N.10: determine addition facts Written for Grades 1-3
Next step. To grow further, Sam can solve two-step story problems. They can use an estimate to show the answer makes sense. Grade 3 Mathematics, Mathematical Processes: through problem solving Written for Grades 1-3

Level 2: Basic

Strength. When given a benchmark, such as a group of ten, Sam can make an estimate. They can solve simple story problems with objects. Grade 3 Mathematics, Mathematical Processes: mathematics and estimation Written for Grades 1-3
Strength. Sam can copy and extend simple repeating patterns and explain the pattern with help. Mathematics Grade 3 · 3.PR.1: of increasing patterns Grade 3 Mathematics, Mathematical Processes: through problem solving Written for Grades 1-3
Next step. Sam will benefit from acting out story problems with counters. They can then check if the answer is close to the estimate. Grade 3 Mathematics, Mathematical Processes: mathematics and estimation Written for Grades 1-3

Level 1: Limited

Strength. Sam can tell which group has more or less by looking, and can solve simple adding problems with objects. Grade 3 Mathematics, Mathematical Processes: mathematics and estimation Written for Grades 1-3
Next step. At home, Sam can count on and back by tens from any number with a hundred chart, then add tens mentally. Mathematics Grade 3 · 3.N.2: Represent and describe numbers to 1000 Grade 3 Mathematics, Mathematical Processes: with mental mathematics Home tip Written for Grade 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 3 mathematics comments tied to the curriculum?

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