Grade 4 science report card comments - Manitoba

9 sample Grade 4 science 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 explains science concepts from our units clearly and plans fair tests that change only one thing at a time. Science Grade 4, Strand E: Scientific Knowledge: E: Scientific Knowledge Science Grade 4 · SCI.4.C.3: asking questions, identifying problems, observing Written for Grades 4-6
• Next step. At home, Sam can explore how Indigenous knowledge of the land connects to a science topic we studied. Trusted sources can guide this work. Science Grade 4 · SCI.4.A.1: ways of knowing Science Grade 4, Strand E: Scientific Knowledge: E: Scientific Knowledge Home tip Written for Grades 4-6

Level 3: Good

• Strength. Sam knows the key ideas from our units. They can follow the steps of a test and make careful observations. Science Grade 4, Strand E: Scientific Knowledge: E: Scientific Knowledge Science Grade 4 · SCI.4.C.3: asking questions, identifying problems, observing Written for Grades 4-6
• Next step. Sam is encouraged to explain how test results could help solve a real problem. Science Grade 4 · SCI.4.D.3: that a hypothesis Science Grade 4 · SCI.4.C.1: or personal action Written for Grades 4-6

Level 2: Basic

• Strength. Sam uses science equipment safely with reminders. They can describe one way people affect the environment. Science Grade 4 · SCI.4.C.4: and scientific equipment Science Grade 4 · SCI.4.C.1: or personal action Written for Grades 4-6
• Next step. A next step for Sam is to build a personal word wall for each unit and use the words when explaining results. Science Grade 4, Strand E: Scientific Knowledge: E: Scientific Knowledge Written for Grades 4-6

Level 1: Limited

• Strength. Sam can follow a step-by-step diagram to set up equipment. They can name one human action that affects a local habitat. Science Grade 4 · SCI.4.C.4: and scientific equipment Science Grade 4 · SCI.4.C.1: or personal action Written for Grades 4-6
• Strength. When given a picture or model, Sam recalls a few important ideas from our units. They can connect one idea to a real-world example. Science Grade 4, Strand E: Scientific Knowledge: E: Scientific Knowledge Written for Grades 4-6
• Next step. A next step for Sam is to review key unit words with pictures, then use those words to describe observations. Science Grade 4, Strand E: Scientific Knowledge: E: Scientific Knowledge Science Grade 4 · SCI.4.C.3: asking questions, identifying problems, observing Written for Grades 4-6

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 science comments tied to the curriculum?

All 9 comments name a skill and show the Manitoba curriculum match for Grade 4 beside the sentence. A match shows the skill is taught at this grade; judge the fit yourself.

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