National 1 Numeracy
Pupil practice
Choose one practical numeracy skill. Each activity uses large visual supports, short instructions and no timer.
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Official Number Skills practice
Number Skills: Recognising Numbers
Number recognition
Recognise whole numbers from 0 to 20 and order numbers from 0 to 10.
Start with: Find number 0.
Number Skills: Number Processes
Number processes
Count, add and subtract whole numbers in short practical tasks.
Start with: Count from 0 to 10.
Number Skills: Using a Calculator
Using a calculator
Use calculator keys to add or subtract two whole numbers.
Start with: Enter 1 + 2 =.
Group A
Group B
Number Skills: Number Processes
Counting and matching
Count objects and match groups with the same amount.
Start with: Count 2 counters.
Red circle
Blue square
Red circle
Number Skills: Handling Information
Sorting and comparing
Sort objects by colour, shape or size.
Start with: Sort red and blue objects.
Circle
Square
Triangle
Rectangle
Cube
Sphere
Cylinder
Number Skills: Shape
Shape recognition
Recognise, match and find common shapes.
Start with: Choose the circle from two choices.
Number Skills: Time
Time and daily routines
Use simple time language with daily routines.
Start with: Put breakfast before school.
UK coins and notes
Number Skills: Handling Money
Money recognition
Recognise UK coins and banknotes, then choose money to pay for an item.
Start with: Find a 1p coin.
half
kg
Supports Number Skills: Measurement of Length, Measurement of Weight and Measurement of Volume
Simple measure
Compare length, mass and capacity using real tools.
Start with: Choose a ruler for a pencil.
Apples
Bananas
Pears
Number Skills: Handling Information
Simple data and choices
Count picture choices and answer most, least and how many questions.
Start with: Choose which fruit has most votes.
Optional support and preparation
These activities support routines, pattern awareness and classroom evidence. They are clearly separate from the official Number Skills units.
Fewer
More
Optional support and preparation
Bigger, smaller and same
Compare groups and objects using simple language.
Start with: Choose the group with more counters.
Optional support and preparation
Pattern and sequencing
Copy, continue and order simple patterns or routines.
Start with: Copy red, blue, red, blue.
Optional support and preparation
Practical classroom evidence
Record what the learner can do in real classroom activity.
Start with: Record a counting task.