Grade 5 science report card comments - Manitoba

9 sample Grade 5 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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Level 4: Very good to excellent

Strength. Sam collects and studies data with care. They can use results to recommend real actions on environmental issues. Science Grade 5 · SCI.5.C.3: and analyzing data Science Grade 5 · SCI.5.C.1: or personal action Written for Grades 4-6
Strength. Sam explains how cells and organ systems keep a body working. They can name the pros and cons of a technology. Science Grade 5 · SCI.5.E.13: basic unit of life. Science Grade 5 · SCI.5.D.7: technologies may have both Written for Grade 5
Next step. To grow further, Sam can research a science career linked to our units. They can learn how experts in that job use equipment safely. Science Grade 5 · SCI.5.C.5: range of careers Science Grade 5 · SCI.5.C.4: and scientific equipment Written for Grades 4-6

Level 3: Good

Strength. Sam describes how cells, organs and organ systems work together in a body. They can name ways technology affects health. Science Grade 5 · SCI.5.E.13: basic unit of life. Science Grade 5 · SCI.5.D.7: technologies may have both Written for Grade 5
Next step. At home, Sam can look for science in daily life, such as cooking or weather reports, and share the connection with the class. Science Grade 5 · SCI.5.C.5: range of careers Home tip Written for Grades 4-6

Level 2: Basic

Strength. Sam can describe several ways living things meet basic needs and can name a job that uses science. Science Grade 5 · SCI.5.E.13: basic unit of life. Science Grade 5 · SCI.5.C.5: range of careers Written for Grades 4-6
Next step. Sam will benefit from making a prediction before each investigation. They can then check it against the results. Science Grade 5 · SCI.5.C.3: and analyzing data Science Grade 5 · SCI.5.D.3: that a hypothesis Written for Grades 4-6

Level 1: Limited

Strength. Sam can describe some features of living things. With guidance, they can make simple observations. Science Grade 5 · SCI.5.E.13: basic unit of life. Science Grade 5 · SCI.5.C.3: asking questions, identifying problems, observing Written for Grades 4-6
Next step. At home, Sam can watch a short nature program with family and talk about how each animal finds food and shelter. Science Grade 5 · SCI.5.E.13: basic unit of life. Home tip 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 5 science comments tied to the curriculum?

All 9 comments name a skill and show the Manitoba curriculum match for Grade 5 beside the sentence. A match shows the skill is taught at this grade; judge the fit yourself.

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