Question 1

What math skills should a Grade 1 student in Ontario have by the end of the year?

Accepted Answer

By year-end, Grade 1 students should count to 50, add and subtract within 20, recognize patterns, sort objects, understand basic geometry, and use simple measurements in everyday contexts.

Question 2

How can I support my child's Grade 1 math learning at home?

Accepted Answer

Encourage counting during daily activities, practice simple addition and subtraction, identify patterns in nature, and involve your child in measuring ingredients while cooking or baking.

Question 3

What types of assessments are used in Grade 1 math in Ontario?

Accepted Answer

Assessments include observation of problem-solving skills, conversations about mathematical thinking, and evaluation of hands-on activities and written work, focusing on understanding rather than just correct answers.

Question 4

How does the Ontario Grade 1 math curriculum prepare students for future grades?

Accepted Answer

It builds a strong foundation in number sense, introduces basic operations, and develops problem-solving skills. These fundamentals are essential for more complex math concepts in higher grades.

Question 5

Are there different streams or levels in Grade 1 math?

Accepted Answer

No, Grade 1 math in Ontario follows a single, comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the needs of all learners, with opportunities for enrichment and support as needed for individual students.

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Ontario Grade 1 Math Curriculum - StudyPug

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ON.OE.1.B.1.1

B1.1 Whole Numbers: read, represent whole numbers up to and including 50, and describe various ways they are used in everyday life

ON.OE.1.B.1.2

B1.2 Whole Numbers: compose and decompose whole numbers up to and including 50, in various contexts

ON.OE.1.B.1.3

B1.3 Whole Numbers: compare and order whole numbers up to and including 50, in various contexts

ON.OE.1.B.1.5

B1.5 Whole Numbers: count to 50 by 1s, 2s, 5s, and 10s, using a variety of tools and strategies

ON.OE.1.B.1.6

B1.6 Fractions: use drawings to represent and solve fair-share problems that involve 2 and 4 sharers, respectively, and have remainders of 1 or 2

ON.OE.1.B.1.7

B1.7 Fractions: recognize that one half and two fourths of the same whole are equal, in fair-sharing contexts

ON.OE.1.B.2.1

B2.1 Properties and Relationships: use the properties of addition and subtraction, and the relationship between addition and subtraction, to solve problems and check calculations

ON.OE.1.B.2.2

B2.2 Math Facts: recall and demonstrate addition facts for numbers up to 10, and related subtraction facts

ON.OE.1.B.2.4

B2.4 Addition and Subtraction: use objects, diagrams, and equations to represent, describe, and solve situations involving addition and subtraction of whole numbers that add up to no more than 50

ON.OE.1.B.2.5

B2.5 Multiplication and Division: represent and solve equal-group problems where the total number of items is no more than 10, including problems in which each group is a half, using tools and drawings

ON.OE.1.C.1.4

C1.4 Patterns: create and describe patterns to illustrate relationships among whole numbers up to 50

ON.OE.1.C.2.3

C2.3 Equalities and Inequalities: identify and use equivalent relationships for whole numbers up to 50, in various contexts

ON.OE.1.D.1.1

D1.1 Data Collection and Organization: sort sets of data about people or things according to one attribute, and describe rules used for sorting

ON.OE.1.F.1.1

F1.1 Money Concepts: identify the various Canadian coins up to 50Â¢ and coins and bills up to $50, and compare their values