Grade 5 social studies report card comments - Manitoba

9 sample Grade 5 social studies 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 presents research clearly and explains how different groups viewed the same event. Social Studies Grade 5 · 5-S-403: Present information and Social Studies Grade 5 · 5-S-308: Compare diverse perspectives Written for Grades 4-6
• Strength. Sam shows deep knowledge of the people we study and the events of the time. They can use sources such as journals, photos and maps with skill. Social Studies Grade 5 · 5-KH-029: the major events Social Studies Grade 5 · 5-S-200: or electronic sources. Social Studies Grade 5 · 5-S-205: Construct maps that Written for Grades 4-6
• Next step. At home, Sam can discuss a news story with family. They can think about how the issue looks to people in other parts of Canada. Social Studies Grade 5 · 5-S-308: Compare diverse perspectives Home tip Written for Grades 4-6

Level 3: Good

• Strength. Sam can explain what rights and responsibilities citizens have. They can also name many people who helped to shape our country. Social Studies Grade 5 · 5-KC-001: responsibilities and rights Social Studies Grade 5 · 5-KH-029: the major events Written for Grades 4-6
• Next step. Sam is encouraged to end each research task with a clear conclusion. Each conclusion can then point to the evidence found. Social Studies Grade 5 · 5-S-302: Draw conclusions based Written for Grades 4-6

Level 2: Basic

• Strength. Sam can share information in a simple project. When prompted, they can give a reason for an opinion. Social Studies Grade 5 · 5-S-403: Present information and Social Studies Grade 5 · 5-S-402: Support their ideas Written for Grades 4-6
• Next step. At home, Sam can look through family photos or stories. They can look for links to events in Canadian history. Social Studies Grade 5 · 5-KH-029: the major events Home tip Written for Grades 4-6

Level 1: Limited

• Strength. Sam can name one right and one responsibility that people in Canada have. They can give an example of each. Social Studies Grade 5 · 5-KC-001: responsibilities and rights Written for Grades 4-6
• Next step. Sam will benefit from a short list of question starters, such as who, what and why, to guide research. Social Studies Grade 5 · 5-S-300: for historical inquiry 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 social studies comments tied to the curriculum?

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