Year 1 maths, age 5 to 6, KS1

In Year 1, pupils build fluency in counting, reading, and writing numbers to 100 and master addition and subtraction facts within 20. They are introduced to foundational concepts of fractions as halves and quarters, and begin measuring length, mass, volume, and time using standard and non-standard units. Children also learn to recognise common 2D and 3D shapes and describe basic position and movement.

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Equivalent levels

• Kindergarten (United States)
• Foundation (Australia)

Topics

Number

Fractions

Measurement

Geometry

Curriculum items

Indicative, from National Curriculum for England. See the official document for the authoritative text.

• Count forwards and backwards to and across 100, reading and writing numbers in numerals and words.
• Compare and order numbers up to 100 using appropriate comparative language.
• Represent and use number bonds and related subtraction facts within 20.
• Recognise, find, and name a half and a quarter as one of two or four equal parts of an object, shape, or quantity.
• Measure and begin to record lengths, heights, mass, weights, capacity, and volume using non-standard and standard units.
• Recognise and know the value of different denominations of coins and notes.
• Tell the time to the hour and half past the hour and draw hands on an analogue clock face to show these times.
• Recognise and name common 2D shapes including rectangles, squares, circles, and triangles.
• Recognise and name common 3D shapes including cuboids, cubes, pyramids, and spheres.

Next: Year 2