Grade 6 science report card comments - Manitoba

9 sample Grade 6 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

• Strength. Sam explains why living things vary and why offspring resemble the parents. They can discuss how a technology helps or harms living things. Science Grade 6 · SCI.6.E.14: wide variety of organisms Science Grade 6 · SCI.6.D.7: technologies may have both Written for Grade 6
• Next step. A next step is to write a clear hypothesis for each investigation. Sam can then explain whether the evidence supports it. Science Grade 6 · SCI.6.D.3: that a hypothesis Written for Grades 4-6

Level 3: Good

• Strength. Sam describes the variety of living things and why offspring resemble the parents. They can name one way a technology changes the environment. Science Grade 6 · SCI.6.E.14: wide variety of organisms Science Grade 6 · SCI.6.D.7: technologies may have both Written for Grade 6
• Strength. Sam measures with suitable units. They can explain how an action, such as saving energy, helps the community. Science Grade 6 · SCI.6.C.2: Measure using the Science Grade 6 · SCI.6.C.1: or personal action Written for Grades 4-6
• Next step. A next step for Sam is to organize data in tables and graphs and use the patterns to draw conclusions. Science Grade 6 · SCI.6.C.3: and analyzing data Written for Grades 4-6

Level 2: Basic

• Strength. Sam understands most of the key ideas from our units. With guidance, they can follow investigation steps. Science Grade 6, Strand E: Scientific Knowledge: E: Scientific Knowledge Science Grade 6 · SCI.6.C.3: asking questions, identifying problems, observing Written for Grades 4-6
• Next step. At home, Sam can talk with family about a machine or device at home and how it helps or harms people or nature. Science Grade 6 · SCI.6.D.7: technologies may have both Home tip Written for Grades 4-6

Level 1: Limited

• 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 6 · SCI.6.E.14: wide variety of organisms Home tip Written for Grades 4-6
• Next step. Sam will benefit from a short checklist during investigations. They can then explain how the result connects to everyday life. Science Grade 6 · SCI.6.C.3: asking questions, identifying problems, observing Science Grade 6 · SCI.6.C.1: or personal action 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 6 science comments tied to the curriculum?

All 9 comments name a skill and show the Manitoba curriculum match for Grade 6 beside the sentence. A match shows the skill is taught at this grade; judge the fit yourself.

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