Year 1 Maths

Year 1 Maths plays an important role for students because it helps them understand the basics of the subject and develops confidence in them with topics like counting, whole numbers, place value, and so on. It includes identification of shapes, understanding pattern recognition, playing of number games and identification of the concepts using the objects of daily life in a very practical and easy way. Therefore, studying each and every topic covered under year 1 maths has its own significance.

Year 1 Maths Curriculum

Year 1 Maths curriculum is carefully prepared to help young learners acquire basic mathematical concepts with ease. The year 1 Maths curriculum comprises topics related to counting, recognising shapes and so on. The list of the complete curriculum is helpful because it helps to know what a child needs to know at this level.

Number - Number and Place Value

• Count, read and write numbers up to 100, forward and backward, beginning from 0 or 1.
• Count in multiples of 2s, 5s, and 10s.
• Identify 1 more than a number and 1 less than a number.
• Identify and show numbers using objects and pictorial representations including the number line and use the language, equal to, more than, less than (fewer), most, least
• Read and write numbers starting from 1 to 20 in numerals as well as in words.

Number - Addition and Subtraction

• Use the signs of addition, subtraction and 'equal to' and solve practical problems.
• Read, write and interpret mathematical statements that involve addition (+), subtraction (-) and equal (=) sign.
• Use number bonds and related subtraction facts with numbers up to 20.
• Add and subtract 1-digit numbers and 2-digit numbers up to 20, including 0.
• Solve one-step problems involving addition and subtraction by using pictorial representations and missing number problems like 6 = ? - 2.

Number - Multiplication and Division

Solve one-step problems that involve multiplication and division by using concrete objects and pictorial representations.

Number - Fractions

• Recognise and name 'a half' as 1 out of 2 equal parts of an object, shape or quantity.
• Recognise and name 'a quarter' as 1 out of 4 equal parts of an object, shape or quantity.

Measurement

• Compare, describe and solve practical problems that involve lengths and heights, for example, long/short, longer/shorter, tall/short, double/half, mass/weight, capacity and volume, time.
• Understand the value of different denominations of notes and coins.
• Use and understand the language related to dates, including days of the week, months, and years.
• Tell the time as per the hour and draw the hands on a clock to show these times.

Geometry - Properties of Shapes

Recognise and name common shapes that include the following:

• 2D shapes, such as, rectangles, squares, circles, triangles.
• 3D shapes, like, cubes, cuboids, pyramids, and spheres.

Year 1 Maths Objectives

The objective of year 1 Maths is to develop various real-life skills in students. At this level, the curriculum aims at instilling the following concepts.

Number - Number and Place Value

Under this topic, the students should be able to practice counting (1, 2, 3…), ordering, for example, first, second, third…, and indicate a quantity, for example, 3 apples, 2 centimeters, including solving simple concrete problems. It includes recognition of place value in numbers beyond 20 by reading, writing, counting, and comparing numbers up to 100, supported by objects and pictorial representations. This includes counting and recitation of numbers and counting as enumerating objects and counting in twos, fives and tens from different multiples to develop their recognition of patterns in the number system, like, odd and even numbers. Apart from this, it has recognition and creation of repeating patterns with objects and with shapes.

Number - Addition and Subtraction

This includes memorisation and reasoning with number bonds to 10 and 20 in several forms (for example, 9 + 7 = 16; 16 - 7 = 9; 7 = 16 - 9). The effect of adding or subtracting zero is recognised. Combination of numbers, counting forwards and backwards, solving problems in familiar practical contexts, including using quantities. The following terms are used to make concepts stronger: put together, add, altogether, total, take away, distance between, difference between, more than and less than.

Number - Multiplication and Division

This includes grouping and sharing small quantities, the concept of multiplication and division; doubling numbers and quantities; and finding simple fractions of objects, numbers and quantities. Relation between arrays, number patterns, and counting in 2s, 5s and 10s.

Number - Fractions

This covers the concept of half and quarter as ‘fractions of’ discrete and continuous quantities by solving problems using shapes, objects and quantities. Recognition of half a length, quantity, set of objects or shape. Connecting halves and quarters to the equal sharing and grouping of sets of objects and to measures, as well as recognising and combining halves and quarters as parts of a whole.

Measurement

Understanding the difference between the terms like mass and weight, volume and capacity. Comparison of different types of quantities and measures using non-standard units, including discrete, for example, counting, and continuous, for example, liquid measurement, to using manageable common standard units. Usage of measuring tools such as a ruler, weighing scales and containers is done. Understand and tell the time throughout the day using o’clock and then using terms like half past.

Geometry - Properties of Shapes

Identification of common 2-D and 3-D shapes and related everyday objects. Recognition of these shapes in different orientations and sizes, like rectangles, triangles, cuboids and pyramids.

Year 1 Maths Tips and Tricks

• One of the best ways to make the students understand the mathematical concepts at this level is to ask questions. This helps to clear the doubts and help them understand anything that they might have missed out on.
• Another way is to connect these concepts with routine activities and making it fun.
• Then, consistent practice is the most important because it helps to improve the numeracy skills and helps in promoting their interest in Maths.