Primary 1 Math Syllabus

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Overview of Primary 1 Math Syllabus

The 2020 Primary 1 Math Syllabus can be broadly divided into 3 main branches – Numbers, Measurement and Geometry and finally, Graphs. Here are the topics and skills that you can expect to find in our system.

P1 Math: Numbers

Math for Primary 1 kids begins with simple counting before they move on to learn how to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

The Primary 1 (P1) Math topics that are covered under the topic Numbers are: Numbers, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division. You can refer to the table below for the breakdown of the skills in each topic.

Whole Numbers

Count the number of objects (Max:10)
Count the number of objects (Max:20)
Count the number of objects in tens (Max:100)
Compare and order numbers (Max:10)
Compare and order numbers (Max:20)
Compare and order numbers (Max:100)
Understand place values up to 10
Identifying ordinal numbers

Addition

Know number bonds for numbers up to 10
Add 2 1-digit numbers
Add a 1-digit number to 2-digit number
Add 2 2-digit numbers

Subtraction

Subtract 2 1-digit numbers
Subtract a 1-digit number to 2-digit number
Subtract 2 2-digit numbers

Multiplication

Add equal groups
Multiply within 40

Division

Divide within 20

Patterns

Identify patterns in number sequences
Identify patterns 2D shapes according to size, shape, colour & orientation

Money

Count amount of money in cents up to $1
Count amount of money in dollars up to $100

P1 Math: Measurement and Geometry

The Primary 1 (P1) Math topics that are covered under Measurement and Geometry are: Shapes, Length, Time and Money. See below for the breakdown of the skills in each topic.