Grade 4 mathematics report card comments - Manitoba

9 sample Grade 4 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 knows fractions and decimals well. They can work out answers mentally by doubling, halving and other strategies. Mathematics Grade 4 · 4.N.8: understanding of fractions Mathematics Grade 4 · 4.N.9: and represent decimals Grade 4 Mathematics, Mathematical Processes: with mental mathematics Written for Grades 4-6
• Next step. To grow further, Sam can create their own multi-step problems. They can explain how an estimate guides the solution. Grade 4 Mathematics, Mathematical Processes: mathematics and estimation Written for Grades 4-6

Level 3: Good

• Strength. Sam can multiply and divide with accuracy. They can work out many answers mentally by using friendly numbers. Mathematics Grade 4 · 4.N.6: understanding of multiplication Grade 4 Mathematics, Mathematical Processes: with mental mathematics Written for Grades 4-6
• Next step. At home, Sam can look for number patterns in prices, recipes or sports scores and describe the rule. Mathematics Grade 4 · 4.PR.1: and describe patterns Home tip Written for Grades 4-6

Level 2: Basic

• Strength. Sam can name and show simple fractions with models and use the models to solve familiar problems. Mathematics Grade 4 · 4.N.8: understanding of fractions Grade 4 Mathematics, Mathematical Processes: through problem solving Written for Grades 4-6
• Next step. A next step is to connect decimals to money. Sam can use coins and bills to add and compare amounts mentally. Mathematics Grade 4 · 4.N.9: and represent decimals Grade 4 Mathematics, Mathematical Processes: with mental mathematics Written for Grades 4-6

Level 1: Limited

• Strength. Sam can extend a simple growing pattern with blocks and explain one step with support. Mathematics Grade 4 · 4.PR.1: and describe patterns Grade 4 Mathematics, Mathematical Processes: develop mathematical reasoning Written for Grades 4-6
• Strength. In simple cases, Sam can tell if an answer is too big or too small. They can solve familiar problems with objects or drawings. Grade 4 Mathematics, Mathematical Processes: mathematics and estimation Written for Grades 4-6
• Next step. A next step for Sam is to multiply by twos, fives and tens with skip counting. They can then work out those answers mentally. Mathematics Grade 4 · 4.N.6: understanding of multiplication Grade 4 Mathematics, Mathematical Processes: with mental mathematics Written for Grades 4-5

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 4 mathematics comments tied to the curriculum?

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