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Knowing where your child stands in maths is one of the most valuable insights you can gain as a parent supporting their learning. The best way to do this is with regular assessment. That being said, a maths assessment doesn’t need to be stressful or formal! In fact, many teachers do little, informal assessments throughout the week to keep track and discover how best to support their learners.
The quiz below covers every major strand of the Key Stage 1 maths curriculum for children in Years 1 and 2 (ages 5 to 7). Some learners may need you to read the questions out to them, but let them select an answer from the multiple-choice options.
Before we dive into the quiz, it is useful to take a quick look at the Key Stage 1 maths curriculum to understand exactly what our Year 1 and Year 2 students are expected to learn. Knowing the skills that sit under each heading can help you make sense of your child’s quiz results – so if they find a particular section tricky, you’ll know what to focus on!
The Key Stage 1 maths curriculum builds on what kiddos have learned during their EYFS years, and covers:
Number and place value
Addition and subtraction
Multiplication and division
Fractions
Measurement
Geometry
Time to let your little ones loose on our KS1 maths assessment. There’s no time limit – this quiz is purely to indicate their knowledge and skill across the curriculum. Remember, kiddos aren’t expected to read it themselves; some might need adult help to read out the questions.
At the end of the quiz, learners will receive their score out of 20, and we’ll give some helpful next steps to support their learning!
However your child got on with this KS1 maths assessment, the most important thing is that you have a clearer picture of their maths knowledge. A maths assessment like this one is a starting point, not an official judgement. If you notice that certain sections cause difficulty (in my experience, it’s often fractions or telling the time), start there.
Little and often is the key: even five minutes of maths practice each day adds up to meaningful progress over time! Every child learns at their own pace, and with the right support, every child can build confidence in maths.
Ready to keep the momentum going? The DoodleLearning maths app creates a personalised learning programme built around your child’s exact level – so whether they scored 20 or 0 on our quiz, the app is perfect for them.
If you want to explore more about the Key Stage 1 maths curriculum, then take a look at our Year 1 and Year 2 maths curriculum guides. If you’re keen to look ahead, we also have a Key Stage 2 guide – the Year 3 maths curriculum guide is a fantastic place to find out what your child needs to know next!
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Mhairi Sim
Mhairi is an experienced teacher, freelance writer and parent. After completing her bachelor's degree in Psychology, she graduated as a teacher from the University of Strathclyde. She then built experience teaching across KS1 and KS2 throughout the UK. In addition to working in mainstream education, Mhairi specialised in the additional support needs sector, including social, emotional, and behavioural support.
Mhairi
Mhairi is an experienced teacher, freelance writer and parent. After completing her bachelor's degree in Psychology, she graduated as a teacher from the University of Strathclyde. She then built experience teaching across KS1 and KS2 throughout the UK. In addition to working in mainstream education, Mhairi specialised in the additional support needs sector, including social, emotional, and behavioural support.
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