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The official Saskatchewan Mathematics, Grade 1 curriculum
Saskatchewan defines Mathematics, Grade 1 by strands and outcomes. MapleMind teaches the same curriculum reorganized for one-skill-at-a-time tutoring — the table shows exactly where every official strand lands, and the ministry's own wording is quoted under each unit below.
Official source Saskatchewan's official curriculumRead it on the government site — curriculum.gov.sk.ca ↗| Official strand | Outcomes | Where MapleMind teaches it |
|---|---|---|
| Strand N | 10 | Number |
| Strand P | 4 | Patterns and Relations |
| Strand SS | 4 | Shape and Space |
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Unit 1NumberOfficial strand · Strand N
Counting, saying and reading numbers to 100, understanding how many, comparing sets, and beginning to add and subtract to 20.
Counting and the Number Sequence
- Counting by 1s forwards and backwardsN1.1 — Say the number sequence from 0 to 100 by 1s, forwards and backwards, between any two given numbers.
- Skip counting by 2sN1.1 — Skip count by 2s to 20, forward, starting at 0.
- Skip counting by 5s and 10sN1.1 — Skip count by 5s and 10s to 100, forward, starting at 0.
- Seeing how many at a glanceN1.2 — Recognize at a glance, and name, familiar arrangements of 1 to 10 objects, dots, and pictures without counting.
- The last number tells how manyN1.3 — Show that the last number said when counting a set tells how many are in the set.
- Counting on from a number I knowN1.3 — Show that any set has only one count, and find the total by counting on from a known quantity.
- Counting with equal groupsN1.3 — Count a set by using parts or equal groups, such as groups of 2s, 5s, or 10s, and counting on.
- Building numbers to 20N1.4 — Represent whole numbers to 20 with concrete materials, pictures, and numerals.
- Reading and describing numbers to 20N1.4 — Describe whole numbers to 20 by reading number words, partitioning into parts, and placing them on a number line.
- Comparing sets using a group I knowN1.5 — Compare sets of up to 20 objects to solve problems by comparing to a referent (known quantity).
- Comparing sets by matching one to oneN1.5 — Compare sets of up to 20 objects to solve problems by matching one to one.
- Estimating how manyN1.6 — Estimate quantities to 20 by using a known quantity (referent).
- Making equal groups with some left overN1.7 — Show that a whole number can be made from different equal groupings, with and without singles left over.
- One more, two more, one less, two lessN1.8 — Identify the number, up to 20, that is one more, two more, one less, and two less than a given number.
- Telling addition and subtraction storiesN1.9 — Use familiar and math language to describe adding and subtracting actions from real experiences.
- Making and solving add and take-away problemsN1.9 — Create and solve real-life problems that involve adding and subtracting, with answers to 20.
- Showing and writing add and subtractN1.9 — Model adding and subtracting with objects and pictures, and record the process with number sentences.
- Clever ways to addN1.10 — Describe and use mental math strategies such as counting on, making 10, and doubles to figure out addition facts to 18.
- Using addition to subtractN1.10 — Use addition to figure out related subtraction facts, such as thinking '7 plus what makes 12?' for 12 minus 7.
The official wording — 10 outcomes in this unit
- N1.1
Say the number sequence, 0 to 100, by: • 1s forward and backward between any two given numbers
- N1.2
Recognize, at a glance, and name familiar arrangements of 1 to 10 objects, dots, and pictures.
- N1.3
Demonstrate an understanding of counting by: • indicating that the last number said identifies “how many”
- N1.4
Represent and describe whole numbers to 20 concretely, pictorially, and symbolically.
- N1.5
Compare sets containing up to 20 elements to solve problems using: • referents (known quantity)
- N1.6
Estimate quantities to 20 by using referents.
- N1.7
Demonstrate, concretely, physically, and pictorially, how whole numbers can be represented by a variety of equal groupings with and without singles.
- N1.8
Identify the number, up to 20, that is one more, two more, one less, and two less than a given number.
- N1.9
Demonstrate an understanding of addition of numbers with answers to 20 and corresponding subtraction facts, concretely, pictorially, physically, and symbolically by: • using familiar and mathematical language to describe additive and subtractive actions from experience
- N1.10
Describe and use mental mathematics strategies (memorization not intended), such as: • counting on and counting back • making 10 • doubles
Unit 2Patterns and RelationsOfficial strand · Strand P
Finding, making, and describing repeating patterns, and understanding equality as a balance.
Patterns and Equality
- Describing and copying patternsP1.1 — Describe and reproduce repeating patterns of two to four elements using manipulatives, diagrams, sounds, and actions.
- Continuing a patternP1.1 — Extend repeating patterns of two to four elements, and find missing elements, using manipulatives, diagrams, sounds, and actions.
- Making my own patternsP1.1 — Create repeating patterns of two to four elements using manipulatives, diagrams, sounds, and actions.
- Showing a pattern a new wayP1.2 — Translate a repeating pattern from one form into another, such as from actions to sounds or colours to shapes.
- Balance and equal groupsP1.3 — Describe equality as a balance and inequality as an imbalance, with objects and pictures, for numbers 0 to 20.
- Writing the equal signP1.4 — Record equalities using the equal symbol, showing both sides have the same amount.
The official wording — 4 outcomes in this unit
- P1.1
Demonstrate an understanding of repeating patterns (two to four elements) by: • describing • reproducing
- P1.2
Translate repeating patterns from one form of representation to another.
- P1.3
Describe equality as a balance and inequality as an imbalance, concretely, physically, and pictorially (0 to 20).
- P1.4
Record equalities using the equal symbol.
Unit 3Shape and SpaceOfficial strand · Strand SS
Comparing sizes by measuring, sorting shapes and objects, building shapes, and finding 2-D shapes in the world.
Measuring and Shapes
- Comparing by length, mass, and areaSS1.1 — Understand measurement as comparing: identify an attribute like length or mass, order objects, and make comparison statements.
- Comparing by filling, covering, and matchingSS1.1 — Compare objects by filling to check which holds more, covering to check area, and matching to check length.
- Sorting solid objectsSS1.2 — Sort 3-D objects using one attribute, and explain the sorting rule.
- Sorting flat shapesSS1.2 — Sort 2-D shapes using one attribute, and explain the sorting rule.
- Building flat shapes from smaller shapesSS1.3 — Replicate composite 2-D shapes by choosing and putting together smaller 2-D shapes.
- Building solid objects from smaller objectsSS1.3 — Replicate composite 3-D objects by choosing and putting together smaller 3-D objects.
- Finding flat shapes on solid objectsSS1.4 — Compare 2-D shapes to the parts of 3-D objects found in the world around us.
The official wording — 4 outcomes in this unit
- SS1.1
Demonstrate an understanding of measurement as a process of comparing by: • identifying attributes that can be compared • ordering objects • making statements of comparison
- SS1.2
Sort 3-D objects and 2-D shapes using one attribute, and explain the sorting rule.
- SS1.3
Replicate composite 2-D shapes and 3-D objects.
- SS1.4
Compare 2-D shapes to parts of 3-D objects in the environment.
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Where can I see the official Saskatchewan curriculum for Mathematics, Grade 1?
The official source is linked on this page — Saskatchewan's official curriculum. The outline here follows it: every MapleMind skill carries its official outcome code, and the ministry's own wording is quoted under each unit.
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