Will this help with my child's 1st grade math homework?

Yes. StudyPug covers every 1st grade NJ math topic, including addition and subtraction within 20, place value, and telling time, so your child can find step-by-step help the moment they get stuck.

How long are the video lessons?

Most video lessons run between three and eight minutes. They are short enough to watch after school and focused on one concept at a time, making it easy for 1st graders to follow along without losing attention.

Is there a state test for 1st grade math in New Jersey?

New Jersey's NJSLA assessments for math begin in 3rd grade. There is no statewide standardized math test in 1st grade, though teachers use classroom assessments throughout the year to track progress.

Can my child use StudyPug on a tablet or phone?

Yes. StudyPug works on tablets, phones, and desktop computers, so your child can practice 1st grade math at home, on the go, or anywhere with an internet connection.

Can I try StudyPug before paying?

Yes. StudyPug offers free sample lessons so you can see the content before committing. Every paid plan also comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee if you are not satisfied.

NJ 1st Grade Math Curriculum

Give your 1st grader the support they need to keep up with New Jersey's math curriculum. Lessons and practice problems cover every strand, from counting and place value to shapes and data.

NJ 1st Grade Math Curriculum

IDStandardStudyPug Topic

1.OA.A.1Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems
- Addition word problems up to 20
- Using models to add up to 20
- Subtracting with digits up to 20
- Subtracting with objects up to 20
- Subtraction word problems up to 20
1.OA.A.2Solve word problems that call for addition of three whole numbers whose sum is less than or equal to 20
- Adding with 3 numbers up to 20
1.OA.B.3Apply properties of operations as strategies to add and subtract
- Subtraction facts up to 20
- Verifying subtraction statements
1.OA.B.4Understand subtraction as an unknown-addend problem
- Completing subtraction statements up to 20
- Understanding the subtraction sign
1.OA.C.6Add and subtract within 20, demonstrating fluency for addition and subtraction within 10
- Addition facts up to 20
1.OA.D.7Understand the meaning of the equal sign, and determine if equations involving addition and subtraction are true or false
- Verifying addition statements
1.OA.D.8Determine the unknown whole number in an addition or subtraction equation relating three whole numbers
- Addition with regrouping up to 20
- Complete the addition statement up to 5
- Completing the addition statement up to 10
- Complete the subtraction statement up to 5
- Complete the subtraction statement up to 10
1.NBT.A.1Count to 120, starting at any number less than 120
- Converting dot grids to numbers up to 100
- Missing values in a number grid up to 100
- Number sequences with 1,2,3,5,10
- Ordinal numbers
- Writing numbers as words
- Writing words as numbers
1.NBT.B.2Understand that the two digits of a two-digit number represent amounts of tens and ones
- Place values of digits up to 99
- Counting the value of a digit up to 99
- Numeral expanding up to 99
- Identifying tens and ones
1.NBT.B.3Compare two two-digit numbers based on meanings of the tens and ones digits, recording the results of comparisons with the symbols >, =, and <
- Comparing values up to 99
1.NBT.C.4Add within 100, including adding a two-digit number and a one-digit number, and adding a two-digit number and a multiple of 10
- Adding with digits up to 20
- Adding digits up to 100
- Adding with doubles up to 100
- Using counting to add digits up to 100
- Addition strategies
- Addition with regrouping up to 100
- Using models to add up to 100
- Addition tables up to 100
- Completing addition statements up to 100
- Addition word problems up to 100
1.NBT.C.5Given a two-digit number, mentally find 10 more or 10 less than the number, without having to count
- Adding numbers with 5s and 10s
1.NBT.C.6Subtract multiples of 10 in the range 10-90 from multiples of 10 in the range 10-90
- Subtracting with the number zero
- Subtracting by 10s
- Subtracting with place value models up to 100
- Subtraction facts up to 100
- Completing subtraction images & statements
- Using objects to subtract up to 100
1.G.A.3Partition circles and rectangles into two and four equal shares
- Sharing & partition up to 10
- Remainders from division up to 10

1st Grade Math

About 1st Grade New Jersey math

New Jersey follows the NJ Student Learning Standards for Mathematics, organized around operations and algebraic thinking, number and operations in base ten, measurement and data, and geometry. In 1st grade, students work on addition and subtraction within 20, understanding place value with two-digit numbers, telling time, organizing data, and building and partitioning shapes. StudyPug provides step-by-step lessons, practice problems, and instant feedback aligned to those standards.

Strands: operations and algebraic thinking, number and operations in base ten, measurement and data, and geometry
Video lessons for every 1st grade NJ math topic
Practice problems with step-by-step solutions
Content aligned to NJ Student Learning Standards

Curriculum topics by strand

Lessons and practice organized by strand, aligned to the NJ Student Learning Standards for 1st Grade Math.

Topic includes:

Practice

Video

Quiz

Standard

StudyPug Topic

NJ 1st Grade Math Topics

Operations and Algebraic Thinking: Addition and subtraction within 20, solving word problems, applying properties of operations, understanding the equal sign, and finding unknown values in equations.
Number and Operations in Base Ten: Counting to 120, understanding tens and ones in two-digit numbers, comparing two-digit numbers using >, =, and <, adding within 100, and subtracting multiples of 10.
Measurement and Data: Ordering objects by length, expressing length in whole units, telling time in hours and half-hours, and organizing and interpreting data with up to three categories.
Geometry: Identifying defining attributes of shapes, composing two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes, and partitioning circles and rectangles into equal shares.

How StudyPug Helps NJ 1st Grade Math Students

When a 1st grader gets stuck on place value or word problems, StudyPug lets them replay a short video lesson as many times as needed, then move straight into practice problems with instant, step-by-step feedback. Parents can track which strands still need work and pick up exactly where their child left off. You can explore the full set of topics on the 1 class maths course page, or jump straight to the grade 1 math practice test to see where your child stands today.

Building a strong foundation in 1st grade makes every later math course easier. The same concepts covered in class - addition facts, counting on, and early geometry - are organized by strand on StudyPug so nothing falls through the cracks.

Aligned to NJ 1st Grade Math Curriculum

Every lesson on StudyPug is mapped to the NJ Student Learning Standards for 1st Grade Mathematics. Whether the class is working on two-digit place value, telling time to the half-hour, or composing shapes, the content matches what New Jersey teachers are required to teach, so there are no surprises and no wasted time on topics outside the curriculum. Families who want to see what comes next can also preview the nj kindergarten math curriculum to understand the skills students built the year before.

Ready to put your Grade 1 Math skills to the test?

Jump into practice questions for every NJ Grade 1 Math topic - with instant feedback and step-by-step video solutions when you get stuck.

Start Practicing

Written by the StudyPug Math Team

Last updated June 5, 2026

3 M+

students

★★★★★

4.8 average

92%

improve grades