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1st Grade Math – What My Child Learns in Grade 1 Math TutorGiant.com Grade 1 math is a huge transition from kindergarten. In grade 1 math class, students will learn new number strategies, learn about basic shapes, measure different units, create patterns, and collect data among many other new math skills. Grade 1 math, in my opinion, is perhaps the most important year in mathematics in the primary grades. In this grade, your child will learn how to calculate, reason, create, and communicate using mathematical language. This is the beginning of your child’s relationship (hopefully a prosperous one) with math throughout his/her school years. This article will help you better understand what is expected of your child in 1st grade math class. Whether you are reading this in September, March, or June, you will have a better understanding of where your child is at with regards to his/her stage of math skills. These guidelines are universal, that is, they apply to most 1st grade math students regardless of location. Grade 1 Math – Number Sense and Numeration Your child will learn to develop strategies for adding and subtracting two digit whole numbers. Grade 1 students learn how compare and order numbers up to 100 by grouping them in units of 10’s and 1’s. Your child will learn how to estimate numbers and count forwards and backwards by 1’s, 2’s, 5’s, and 10’s to 100. The 1st grade also introduces the concepts of fractions. Students will learn how to divide whole objects into parts and learn the terms for parts (e.g. half, fourth). Describing coins and representing money amounts up to 25 cents is common in grade 1 math. Soon after, your child may learn how to add and subtract money amounts up to 10 or 25 cents. Grade 1 Math – Measurement Grade 1 students will learn how to estimate and measure using standard and non-standard units. Students will learn how to measure area, length, mass, capacity, and time. They will compare and order objects based on measurements. The focus in grade 1 math is for your child to learn how to measure objects using non-standard units (e.g. a hand, a paperclip) and compare these measurements to standard units (e.g. a ruler, cm, in…). Grade 1 Math - Geometry Grade 1 math students will learn how to describe geometric attributes and properties of shapes. Your grade 1 child will learn the concepts of congruence and symmetry. Students will also learn how to identify, classify, and sort 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional geometric figures. Your child will learn how to identify everyday objects and geometric shapes. Grade 1 students will also learn how to describe locations and create symmetrical designs. Grade 1 Math - Patterning and Algebra Your grade 1 child will learn how to identify, describe, and extend number and shape patterns. Grade 1 students will identify and represent repeating number, letter, and picture patterns. Grade 1 Math – Data Analysis and Probability Students will investigate data in picture graphs, bar graphs, pictographs and tally charts. Your child will be collecting, reading, and organizing data. Your child will also be introduced to probability language and concepts such as: likely, unlikely, probable, etc… Grade 1 Math - Summary By the end of grade 1, your child will understand the concept of place value (e.g. tens and ones column) and learn to add and subtract units of money. Your child will learn how to measure with simple units and locate objects in a space. Finally, your grade 1 child will learn about patterns, describing data, and be introduced to probability. So what can I do with this information? If this is the beginning of the school year: Now you are aware of the curriculum expectations/content standards for your child. As your child begins grade 1 math class, you can help him/her learn the concepts at home, with or without school books (see other math tips in this category). You can also prepare your child before the lessons are taught (e.g. teach your child about money and how to add and subtract up to 25 cents). If this is the middle of the school year: You can reinforce content that was already learned. For example, when driving, point out geometric shapes in the community to reinforce geometry skills (again, see other tips). Not only can you review concepts, but you can pre-teach what is still left to be learned. If this is the end of the school year: Now you have a good idea as to what was expected from your child in grade 1 math. You can take a look at your child’s report card and school workbook to determine ‘problem’ areas. You can seek help this summer or be well prepared to seek help for grade 2 math.
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