Newfoundland & Labrador · Grade 1
Mathematics, Grade 1
Newfoundland & Labrador’s Grade 1 math course, from Counting to 2-D Shapes and 3-D Objects.
- Units
- 8
- Lessons
- 8
- Skills
- 14
- Provincial exam
- None
- Official curriculum
- Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Education
Unit by unit
Every skill in the course, numbered by unit.
Unit 1 · 3 skills
Counting
Counting and Skip Counting
Counting forward and backward
I can count up to 100 and count backward from 20.
Skill 1.1
Skip counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s
I can skip count by 2s, 5s, and 10s.
Skill 1.2
Comparing and estimating sets to 20
I can tell which set has more, and I can make a good guess of how many.
Skill 1.3
The official wording · 3 outcomes
- 1.1
- Count forward 0 to 100 and backward 20 to 0
- 1.2
- Skip count by 2s from 0 to 20, and by 5s and 10s from 0 to 100
- 1.3
- Compare sets of up to 20 objects using one-to-one correspondence and referents
Key ideas
Each number is one more than the number before it.
Counting backward means each number is one less.
Skip counting means counting in equal jumps.
Counting by 5s and 10s is a quick way to count big groups.
Matching objects one-to-one shows which set has more or fewer.
Watch out for
- Skipping a number, like going eleven, thirteen.
- Saying the numbers out of order when counting back.
- Losing the pattern partway, like 5, 10, 15, 25.
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Unit 2 · 2 skills
Representing Whole Numbers
Showing Numbers to 50
Seeing groups within a number
I can see small groups inside a number without counting one by one.
Skill 2.1
Showing and recording numbers to 50
I can show numbers to 50 and write a number when I hear it.
Skill 2.2
The official wording · 2 outcomes
- 2.1
- name quantities of 1 to 10 by recognizing smaller groups within a whole, using objects, dots, or pictures
- 2.2
- Represent and describe numbers to 50, concretely, pictorially and symbolically
Key ideas
A number can be made of smaller groups, like 6 is 3 and 3.
Seeing groups helps us know how many at a glance.
A number can be shown with ten-groups and single ones.
The symbol we write matches the number we say.
Watch out for
- Always counting one by one instead of seeing groups.
- Miscounting when the objects are spread out.
- Writing digits in the wrong order, like 24 for forty-two.
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Unit 3 · 2 skills
Fractions
Halves and Fourths
Halves and fourths of wholes and sets
I can split a whole and a group into equal halves and fourths.
Skill 3.1
Comparing one-half and one-fourth
I can tell that one-half is bigger than one-fourth.
Skill 3.2
The official wording · 2 outcomes
- 3.1
- Equally partition a whole into: halves fourths concretely , and identify the fraction of the whole
- 3.2
- Compare one-half and one-fourth of the same whole, concretely
Key ideas
Equal parts are the same size.
We can share a whole or a set of objects into equal parts.
The more equal parts we make, the smaller each part is.
One-half of the same thing is bigger than one-fourth.
Watch out for
- Calling unequal parts halves.
- Confusing halves of a set with halves of one object.
- Thinking fourths are bigger because four is bigger than two.
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Unit 4 · 2 skills
Addition and Subtraction to 20
Adding and Subtracting to 20
Addition and subtraction to 20
I can add and subtract numbers up to 20.
Skill 4.1
Mental math strategies to 20
I can use smart tricks to add and subtract in my head.
Skill 4.2
The official wording · 2 outcomes
- 4.1
- Represent addition sentences with sums to 20 and their corresponding subtraction facts, concretely, pictorially and symbolically
- 4.2
- Describe and use mental mathematics strategies for addition facts and related subtraction facts to 20
Key ideas
Addition joins groups together.
Subtraction is the opposite of addition; they are a fact family.
Making 10 helps us add quickly.
Doubles like 6 + 6 are facts we can just remember.
Watch out for
- Miscounting when joining two groups.
- Counting the starting number twice.
- Always counting from one instead of counting on.
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Unit 5 · 1 skill
Repeating Patterns
Repeating Patterns
Finding, making, and showing repeating patterns
I can find a repeating pattern, copy it, and make my own.
Skill 5.1
The official wording · 1 outcomes
- 5.1
- Identify and describe repeating patterns with two to four elements in the core
Key ideas
The part that repeats is called the core.
The same pattern can be shown with colours, shapes, or sounds.
Watch out for
- Not seeing where the core starts over.
- Changing the pattern partway through.
Every skill’s key ideas, worked examples and checks are in MapleMind.Practise this unit
Unit 6 · 1 skill
Equality
Equal and Not Equal
Equalities and inequalities to 20
I can show when two amounts are equal or not equal.
Skill 6.1
The official wording · 1 outcomes
- 6.1
- Represent equalities and inequalities to 20 concretely, using a balance scale, pictorially and symbolically
Key ideas
Equal means the same amount on both sides.
A balance leans toward the side with more.
Watch out for
- Thinking equal means the sides just look similar.
- Ignoring the number of objects and looking only at size.
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Unit 7 · 2 skills
Measurement
Comparing and Time
Comparing and ordering by size
I can compare two things to see which is longer, heavier, or holds more.
Skill 7.1
The passage of time
I can talk about how long everyday things take.
Skill 7.2
The official wording · 2 outcomes
- 7.1
- Use direct comparison to measure attributes (length, height, mass, capacity and area) of 2-D shapes and 3-D objects
- 7.2
- Relate the passage of time to common activities, using non-standard and standard units (days, weeks, months, years)
Key ideas
To compare length fairly, line up the ends.
We can compare, then order three or more things.
Some things take a short time and some take a long time.
Days, weeks, months, and years measure time.
Watch out for
- Not lining up the starting ends when comparing length.
- Thinking a taller container always holds more.
- Thinking a busy activity always takes longer.
Every skill’s key ideas, worked examples and checks are in MapleMind.Practise this unit
Unit 8 · 1 skill
2-D Shapes and 3-D Objects
Sorting and Building Shapes
Sorting and building shapes
I can sort shapes and build shapes from smaller ones.
Skill 8.1
The official wording · 1 outcomes
- 8.1
- Sort 2-D shapes and 3-D objects, using at least one attribute, and explain the sorting rule
Key ideas
Shapes can be sorted by an attribute like colour, size, or number of sides.
Bigger shapes can be built from smaller ones, and solid objects have flat 2-D faces.
Watch out for
- Changing the sorting rule partway through.
- Not matching a face of a solid to its flat shape.
Every skill’s key ideas, worked examples and checks are in MapleMind.Practise this unit
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Questions about Mathematics, Grade 1
What is Mathematics, Grade 1?
Newfoundland & Labrador’s Grade 1 math course: 8 units and 14 skills, from Counting to 2-D Shapes and 3-D Objects.
What units are in Mathematics, Grade 1?
1. Counting, 2. Representing Whole Numbers, 3. Fractions, 4. Addition and Subtraction to 20, 5. Repeating Patterns, 6. Equality, 7. Measurement and 8. 2-D Shapes and 3-D Objects.
Is there a provincial exam for Mathematics, Grade 1?
No. Newfoundland & Labrador gives no provincial exam for Mathematics, Grade 1.
What comes after Mathematics, Grade 1?
Mathematics, Grade 2.
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