Common Core: 1st Grade Math

This subject covers foundational math concepts for first graders, including addition, subtraction, and basic number sense.

Study Strategies

Using Objects and Drawings

Sometimes it helps to use real objects like toys, blocks, or drawings to solve math problems. You can move or draw objects to make addition and subtraction easier to see and understand.

Examples

  • Lining up blocks to add or take away as you solve a problem.

  • Drawing circles to represent groups and crossing out what you subtract.