First graders grow a lot in their math skills! They move from counting and basic addition to solving simple word problems and working with place value. Key skills include:
Count, read, and write numbers to 120
Add and subtract within 20
Understand place value (tens and ones)
Add and subtract 2-digit numbers using place value strategies
Solve word problems using addition and subtraction
Measure and compare lengths
Tell time to the hour and half-hour
Organize and read simple data in charts and graphs
Recognize and describe 2D and 3D shapes