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In Year 1, children learn:
Students will cover the basics of shape and direction in Year 1. This means by the end of the year, they’ll be able to:
There are no maths assessments in Year 1, but teachers monitor pupil progress using a range of informal assessment strategies.
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Try out these 50 maths questions for Year 1 to get a good idea of their progress!
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Whether it’s your first experience of Year 1 or you’re a seasoned pro with school runs and lunchboxes, we’re here to make primary maths simple, stress-free, and even a little fun!
Dive into our Year 1 maths guides and see how easy learning can be.
Year 1 maths curriculum
Know exactly what your child should master in maths before they get to Year 2.
Year 1 maths problems
Shapes, counting & more! Try these 50 Year 1 maths questions at home.
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There are no maths assessments in Year 1. In place of formal assessments, teachers will monitor their student’s progress throughout the year using a range of informal assessment strategies.
Maths for Year 1 consists of six key areas and will help learners get to grips with the foundational skills they’ll need in each. Let’s break these down below.
Number
The subject of number is further broken down into four categories; place value, addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, and fractions.
Within this, your Year 1 students will learn:
Measurement
The topic of measurement covers measuring, time and money. In Year 1, learners will cover:
Shapes/Geometry
A great way to give your child some Year 1 maths help is to give them lots of practice at the different skills they’re learning. Our fantastic maths app has thousands of fun and interactive curricular-aligned games that your little learner is sure to love.
You can also try out these 50 maths questions for Year 1 with your learners to get a good idea of their progress!
By the end of Year 1, your students should have a firm grasp of the numbers 0 to 100. Additionally, they should be able to perform simple operations (+, -, ÷, x) on numbers up to 20. They should be able to identify a range of 2D and 3D shapes, all of the different coins and notes, and be able to use simple units of measurement.
Within the national curriculum for maths Year 1 students will be required to meet a whole host of statutory requirements before they move on to Year 2.
For a full overview of everything your child needs to know by the end of Year 1, take a look at our full Year 1 curriculum overview!
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