Mathematics, Grade 1

Counts or recites counting rhymes involving natural numbers

I can count or recite counting rhymes involving natural numbers.

Counts collections (using objects or drawings)

I can count collections (using objects or drawings).

Counts collections (using objects or drawings) — counts a collection by grouping or regrouping

I can count a collection by grouping or regrouping.

Reads and writes any natural number

I can read and write any natural number.

Represents natural numbers in different ways or associates a number with a set of objects or drawings

I can show a number in different ways and match a number to a set of objects or drawings.

Composes and decomposes a natural number in a variety of ways

I can build and break apart a natural number in a variety of ways.

Identifies equivalent expressions

I can spot equivalent expressions.

Compares natural numbers

I can compare natural numbers.

Arranges natural numbers in increasing or decreasing order

I can put natural numbers in increasing or decreasing order.

Describes number patterns, using his/her own words and appropriate mathematical vocabulary

I can describe number patterns in my own words, using math words like even and odd.

Locates natural numbers using different visual aids

I can find natural numbers using different visual aids.

Identifies properties of natural numbers

I can spot properties of natural numbers.

Classifies natural numbers in various ways, based on their properties

I can sort natural numbers in various ways, based on their properties.

Approximates a collection, using objects or drawings

I can estimate a collection, using objects or drawings.

Identifies fractions related to everyday items (using objects or drawings)

I can spot fractions related to everyday items (using objects or drawings).

Represents a fraction in a variety of ways, based on a whole or a collection of objects

I can show a fraction in a variety of ways, based on a whole or a collection of objects.

Determines the operation(s) to perform in a given situation

I can work out the operation(s) to perform in a given situation.

Uses objects, diagrams or equations to represent a situation and conversely, describes a situation represented by objects, diagrams or equations (use of different meanings of addition and subtraction)

I can use objects, diagrams or equations to represent a situation, and describe a situation shown that way, using the different meanings of the operations.

Uses objects, diagrams or equations to represent a situation and conversely, describes a situation represented by objects, diagrams or equations (use of different meanings of multiplication and division)

I can use objects, diagrams or equations to represent a situation, and describe a situation shown that way, using the different meanings of multiplication and division.

Establishes equality relations between numerical expressions

I can show equality relations between numerical expressions.

Determines numerical equivalencies using operations and the commutative property

I can find numerical equivalencies using addition and subtraction and the commutative property of addition.

Approximates the result of an addition or subtraction

I can estimate the result of an addition or subtraction before I work it out exactly.

Builds a repertoire of memorized addition and subtraction facts

I can build a memory of my addition facts and the subtraction facts that go with them.

Develops processes for mental computation

I can build up processes for mental computation.

Develops processes for written computation (addition and subtraction)

I can build up processes for written computation (addition and subtraction).

Determines the missing term in an equation (relationships between operations) — a + b = □, a + □ = c, □ + b = c, a – b = □, a – □ = c, □ – b = c

I can work out the missing term in an equation (relationships between operations): a + b = □, a + □ = c, □ + b = c, a – b = □, a – □ = c, □ – b = c.

Using his/her own words and mathematical language that is at an appropriate level for the cycle, describes

I can describe number patterns and operations in my own words and with math language that fits my grade.

Adds new terms to a series when the first three terms or more are given

I can add new terms to a series when the first three terms or more are given.

Uses a calculator: becomes familiar with its basic functions

I can use a calculator and its basic functions (+, –, =, and the number keys).

Gets his/her bearings and locates objects in space (spatial relationships)

I can find my way and tell where objects are in space.

Locates objects in a plane

I can find objects in a plane.

Locates objects on an axis (based on the types of numbers studied)

I can find objects on an axis (based on the types of numbers studied).

Locates points in a Cartesian plane

I can find points in a Cartesian plane.

Compares objects or parts of objects in the environment with solids

I can compare objects or parts of objects in the environment with solids.

Compares and constructs solids

I can compare and build solids.

Identifies the main solids

I can spot the main solids.

Identifies and represents the different faces of a prism or pyramid (base, face, flat and curved surfaces)

I can identify and show the different faces of a prism or a pyramid.

Compares and constructs figures made with closed curved lines or closed straight lines

I can compare and build figures made with closed curved lines or closed straight lines.

Identifies plane figures (square, rectangle, triangle, rhombus and circle)

I can spot plane figures (square, rectangle, triangle, rhombus and circle).

Describes plane figures (square, rectangle, triangle and rhombus)

I can describe plane figures (square, rectangle, triangle and rhombus).

Identifies congruent figures

I can spot congruent figures.

Observes and produces patterns using geometric figures

I can observe and make patterns using geometric figures.

Compares lengths

I can compare lengths.

Constructs rulers

I can build rulers.

Estimates and measures the dimensions of an object using unconventional units

I can estimate and measure the dimensions of an object using unconventional units.

Estimates and measures the dimensions of an object using conventional units

I can estimate and measure the dimensions of an object using conventional units.

Estimates and measures time using conventional units

I can estimate and measure time using conventional units.

Establishes relationships between units of measure for time

I can establish relationships between the units of measure for time.

Estimates and measures temperature using conventional units

I can estimate and measure temperature using conventional units.

Formulates questions for a survey (based on age-appropriate topics, students’ language level, etc.)

I can make up questions for a survey on a topic that my classmates can answer.

Collects, describes and organizes data (classifies or categorizes) using tables

I can collect, describe and organize data in a table.

Interprets data using a table, a bar graph and a pictograph

I can interpret data from a table, a bar graph and a pictograph.

Displays data using a table, a bar graph and a pictograph

I can display data in a table, a bar graph and a pictograph.

When applicable, recognizes variability in possible outcomes (uncertainty)

I can recognize that the outcome of a chance experiment can vary and is not certain.

When applicable, recognizes equiprobability

I can recognize when every outcome of a chance experiment is equally likely.

When applicable, becomes aware of the independence of events in an experiment

I can recognize that one result does not change what is likely to happen next.

Experiments with activities involving chance, using various objects

I can experiment with activities involving chance, using various objects.

Predicts qualitatively an outcome or several events using a probability line, among other things

I can predict qualitatively an outcome or several events using a probability line, among other things.

Distinguishes between prediction and outcome

I can tell a prediction apart from an outcome.

Uses tables or diagrams to collect and display the outcomes of an experiment

I can use tables or diagrams to collect and display the outcomes of an experiment.

Enumerates the possible outcomes of a simple random experiment

I can list the possible outcomes of a simple random experiment.