Grade 1 Math
8 units matched to the Saskatchewan Curriculum. Kids see this subject as “Numbers”.
Strands and outcomes
- Number (N1.1–N1.10): Say the number sequence, 0 to 100. Recognize, at a glance, and name familiar arrangements of 1 to 10 objects, dots, and pictures. Demonstrate an understanding of counting. (and 7 more outcomes)
- Patterns and Relations (P1.1–P1.4): Demonstrate an understanding of repeating patterns (two to four elements). Translate repeating patterns from one form of representation to another. Describe equality as a balance and inequality as an imbalance, concretely, physically, and pictorially (0 to 20). (and 1 more outcome)
- Shape and Space (SS1.1–SS1.4): Demonstrate an understanding of measurement as a process of comparing. Sort 3-D objects and 2-D shapes using one attribute, and explain the sorting rule. Replicate composite 2-D shapes and 3-D objects. (and 1 more outcome)
Units
Unit 1
Numbers to 20
Counting, ordering and comparing numbers to 20, and seeing teen numbers as 1 ten and some ones.
Outcome: N1.1–N1.8 · counting, representing, comparing and estimating numbers to 20, and one more or less
Unit 2
Make 10
Finding pairs that make 10 (like 6 + 4) with ten frames, fingers and stories. Making 10 is a key strategy for adding.
Outcome: N1.10 · mental strategies such as making 10
Unit 3
Adding
Adding to 20 with pictures, ten frames, number lines and short stories, using strategies like counting on, doubles and making 10.
Outcome: N1.9 · addition with answers to 20
Unit 4
Take Away
Subtracting within 20 by counting back and thinking addition, and solving short take-away and compare stories.
Outcome: N1.9 · subtraction facts to 20
Unit 5
Equal or Not
Learning that = means "the same amount as" (not just "the answer is"), and using ≠ when two sides are different.
Outcome: P1.3, P1.4 · equality and inequality as balance, and the equal symbol
Unit 6
Patterns
Finding the repeating part (the core) of patterns like AB, ABB and ABBC, including patterns where colour and shape both change.
Outcome: P1.1, P1.2 · repeating patterns and translating them from one form to another
Unit 7
Measuring
Measuring length with paper clips and cubes, comparing longer and shorter, heavier and lighter, and seeing why same-size units matter.
Outcome: SS1.1 · measurement as comparing attributes of objects
Unit 8
Shapes
Naming and comparing 2D shapes by their sides and corners, and 3D objects by their faces and whether they roll or stack.
Outcome: SS1.2–SS1.4 · sorting, building and comparing 2-D shapes and 3-D objects
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