Numeracy

Mathematics in Year One builds on the foundations commenced in the Preparatory year. The children will increase their counting range to 500 and become aware of the practical uses of these numbers. They practise counting forwards and backwards from numbers between 1 and 100 and count by 2s, 5s and 10s. They will be familiar with the ordinal numbers up to 31 through their awareness of the monthly calendar. Addition and subtraction will be developed to 20 through a variety of presentations. It is essential at this level that the children not only perform the processes, but fully understand the methods. Multiplication, referred to as “groups of”, and division called “share between”, will also be taught. There is an expectation that children will be able to make automatic responses to verbal and written addition and subtraction problems using numbers 1 to 10. It is very important for them to understand and recognise number pattens and place value. Practical application of materials will assist the children with informal measurement, and understanding of spatial relations and data collection. Mathematical tools such as calculators and computers will also be utilised. For meaningful results, Mathematics should be seen as a valued part of daily life and it needs to be linked to everyday situations.
 * OVERVIEW OF MATHEMATICS **