United Kingdom · National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Year 1 Mathematics
This curriculum introduces students to the core structures of number, shape, and measure through hands-on exploration. It prioritizes the development of a strong mental number line and the ability to articulate mathematical reasoning during problem solving.
Number Sense and Place Value
Students explore the composition of numbers to 100, focusing on counting, identifying more or less, and understanding the physical representation of quantity.
Developing a deep understanding of counting forwards and backwards and recognizing the value of each digit.
Using mathematical language to compare quantities and position numbers on a number line.
Identifying and creating patterns within sequences of numbers to build algebraic thinking.
Additive Reasoning
An investigation into the relationship between addition and subtraction using concrete materials and pictorial representations.
Understanding how numbers can be broken into parts and recombined to form a whole.
Developing mental and physical strategies to solve simple arithmetic problems.
Exploring the meaning of the equals sign as a symbol of equivalence rather than just an instruction to calculate.
Geometry and Spatial Sense
Students identify and describe the properties of common 2D and 3D shapes found in their environment.
Naming and categorizing flat shapes based on sides and corners.
Identifying three dimensional shapes in the real world and describing their features.
Describing movement and location using mathematical language such as left, right, top, and bottom.
Measurement and Comparison
An introduction to measuring length, mass, and capacity using non-standard units and simple tools.
Comparing the size of objects and using uniform non-standard units to measure them.
Exploring heavy and light through the use of balance scales.
Understanding how much a container can hold and comparing different volumes of liquid.
Time and Money
Learning the value of currency and the passage of time through clocks, calendars, and coin recognition.
Identifying British currency and understanding that different coins represent different values.
Sequencing events and understanding the structure of days, weeks, and months.
Multiplicative Thinking and Data
An introduction to grouping, sharing, and representing information in simple charts.
Understanding the concept of twice as many and splitting groups into two equal parts.
Solving simple multiplication and division problems using concrete objects.
Collecting information and creating simple visual representations to answer questions.