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


Bridges Grade 1 Unit Overviews


Grade 1 Math at Home Activities

These collections of activities, organized by mathematical content, use familiar routines that can be used by students and families to review and extend mathematical classroom concepts.


Math Learning Center Apps

These free apps are based on the visual models featured in Bridges in Mathematics. Apps are available as web app for all modern browsers, and downloadable versions for Apple iOS for Google Chrome.