9 - Literacy - Math
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By the end of Stage 1 a learner has developed a beginning understanding of place value and can count and perform basic mathematical operations.

At this stage, a learner:

Place Value

• counts forward by 1s, 2s, 5s and 10s to 100.
• is able to read, write and show an understanding of numbers in written form (e.g. one, two, etc.) from 0 to 20.
• is able to physically represent numbers 1 to 100, and vice versa using manipulatives such as Base Ten Blocks (i.e. shows a beginning understanding of place value) ^l
• orders and compares numbers (greater than, less than, equal to) 1 to 99.
• estimates moderate quantities and amounts

Patterns and Groups

• recognizes and creates simple patterns (e.g. 5, 10, 15, or red, blue, red, blue)
• sorts like objects from unlike objects
• is able to read and create a simple graph

Operations

• understands, can show with manipulatives and explain to other students the concept of addition and subtraction
• performs single digit addition and subtraction without regrouping (borrowing and carrying)
• recognizes basic fractions (1/2, 1/4)

Temperature and Money

• understands and can explain the purpose and
• use of a thermometer
• identifies coins and bills

Time and Calendar

• tells and reads time to the quarter hour
• understands how the calendar works and can identify days and months
• reads and writes the date

Measurement

• understands the purpose and use of measuring implements (such as rulers, scales, measuring spoons, cups, etc.)

Metacognitive Strategies

• uses memory
• begins to check own answer
• explains concept to another student

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(1) Base Ten Blocks is the brand name for a set of wooden blocks that are used for teaching place value. The blocks come in 4 sizes.

1. "Units" are small cubes (1 cm x 1 cm x 1 cm)
2. "Longs" are made up of ten units and are rectangles (10 cm x 1 cm x 1 cm)
3. "Flats" are made up of ten longs (100 units) and are square (10cm x 10 cm x 1 cm)
4. "Cubes" are made up of ten flats (1,000 units) and are large cubes (10 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm)

They are useful for a variety of place value lessons. As visual representation of numbers, even very large numbers can be easily represented by them.

(2) Cuisennairre Rods is a brand name for a set of coloured blocks also used for teaching the concepts of place value. These blocks come in ten sizes. The smallest is a 1 cm cube. The next size is a 2 cm x 1 cm x 1 cm rectangle, the next one is a 3 cm x 1 cm x 1 cm rectangle and on up to the largest one which is a 10 cm x 1 cm x 1 cm rectangle. Each one is a different colour (e.g. each 3 cm block is red and each 5 cm block is green). They can be used to show addition. subtraction, fractions, etc.

Books are available which outline a variety of lessons and activities that can be used with Base Ten Blocks and Cuisennairre Rods.

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