In grade 1 math, your child will:
solve addition and subtraction story problems
count by ones and tens to 120 read and write numbers to 120, and represent a number of objects up to 120 with a written numeral
understand place value by describing what the digits mean in two-digit numbers; use this knowledge to add and subtract
add two-digit numbers using at least two different strategies and explain how the strategies work
subtract two-digit numbers that are multiples of 10 using at least two different strategies and explain how the strategies work
compare two numbers using the symbols >, =, and <
add and subtract numbers within 10 efficiently and accurately
read or construct a graph and answer questions about the data
measure length using non-standard units such as Popsicle sticks, linking cubes, and so on
tell and write time to the hour and half-hour on analog and digital clock
Click here to see the Grade 1 Common Core Math Standards
First and foremost, you should focus on number sense. You can help your child build their math fluency by encouraging flexibility in their thinking. Be curious about the strategies that they try. Ask questions and don't rush to show them "your way".
Here are a few resources for supporting your mathematician: