Math-U-See for Grade 1

Math-U-See has Grade 1 students fully master one concept, with color-coded blocks and a build-write-say method, before advancing.

How Math-U-See teaches Grade 1 math

For Grade 1, Math-U-See focuses on addition, subtraction, and place value one concept at a time until it is completely mastered. Integer blocks make place value, addition, and subtraction visible and tactile, and students build, write, then say each problem. Students do not move ahead until they can teach the concept back, which is the heart of mastery learning.

Grade 1 focus: Addition and subtraction within 20, place value, number bonds, mental math strategies.

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Topic Areas
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Lessons
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Grade Level

Grade 1 Math-U-See topics

Each topic links to a progressive set of free printable worksheets with answer keys.

Addition

Learn to add numbers from sums to 10 through sums to 20

Subtraction

Learn to subtract numbers within 20

Place Value

Understand tens and ones in two-digit numbers

A Math-U-See practice tip for Grade 1

Have your child build each problem with blocks (or block images), write it, then say it aloud before moving on.

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