Grade 3 science report card comments - Manitoba

9 sample Grade 3 science 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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Sample comments

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Level 4: Very good to excellent

• Next step. To grow further, Sam can explore how people in science jobs, such as gardeners or vets, use tools like the ones we use in class. Science Grade 3 · SCI.3.C.4: and scientific equipment Science Grade 3 · SCI.3.C.5: range of careers Written for Grades 1-3
• Next step. At home, Sam can ask a family member about local plants or animals. They can learn how people have used and cared for these living things. Science Grade 3 · SCI.3.E.12: basic needs of organisms. Home tip Written for Grades 1-3

Level 3: Good

• Strength. Sam describes the features and needs of living things. They can sort objects by colour, size or shape during investigations. Science Grade 3 · SCI.3.E.12: basic needs of organisms. Science Grade 3 · SCI.3.C.3: asking questions, identifying problems, observing Written for Grades 1-3
• Next step. At home, Sam can observe a plant, pet or bird over a week and share what it needs to stay healthy. Science Grade 3 · SCI.3.E.12: basic needs of organisms. Home tip Written for Grades 1-3

Level 2: Basic

• Strength. Sam recalls most key ideas from our units and can connect an idea to something at home or school. Science Grade 3, Strand E: Scientific Knowledge: E: Scientific Knowledge Science Grade 3 · SCI.3.D.7: technologies may have both Written for Grades 1-3
• Strength. Sam uses simple science tools safely when shown how and can name one way to help the environment. Science Grade 3 · SCI.3.C.4: and scientific equipment Science Grade 3 · SCI.3.C.1: or personal action Written for Grades 1-3
• Next step. At home, Sam can help sort recycling and talk about how this protects plants and animals. Science Grade 3 · SCI.3.E.12: basic needs of organisms. Science Grade 3 · SCI.3.C.1: or personal action Home tip Written for Grades 1-3

Level 1: Limited

• Strength. Sam can use a magnifying glass or other simple tools with help, and can name a way to care for a plant or animal. Science Grade 3 · SCI.3.C.4: and scientific equipment Science Grade 3 · SCI.3.C.1: or personal action Science Grade 3 · SCI.3.E.12: basic needs of organisms. Written for Grades 1-3
• Next step. Sam will benefit from short, guided tasks using simple tools, then telling how the tool helped. Science Grade 3 · SCI.3.C.4: and scientific equipment Science Grade 3 · SCI.3.D.7: technologies may have both 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 3 science comments tied to the curriculum?

All 9 comments name a skill and show the Manitoba curriculum match for Grade 3 beside the sentence. A match shows the skill is taught at this grade; judge the fit yourself.

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