Foundation Year
The proficiency strands understanding, fluency, problem-solving and reasoning are an integral part of mathematics content across the three content strands: number and algebra, measurement and geometry, and statistics and probability. The proficiencies reinforce the significance of working mathematically within the content and describe how the content is explored or developed. They provide the language to build in the developmental aspects of the learning of mathematics. The achievement standards reflect the content and encompass the proficiencies.
At this year level:
- understanding includes connecting names, numerals and quantities
- fluency includes readily counting numbers in sequences, continuing patterns and comparing the lengths of objects
- problem-solving includes using materials to model authentic problems, sorting objects, using familiar counting sequences to solve unfamiliar problems and discussing the reasonableness of the answer
- reasoning includes explaining comparisons of quantities, creating patterns and explaining processes for indirect comparison of length.
(source: www.australiancurriculum.edu.au)
Achievement Standard
By the end of the Foundation year, students make connections between number names, numerals and quantities up to 10. They compare objects using mass, length and capacity. Students connect events and the days of the week. They explain the order and duration of events. They use appropriate language to describe location.
Students count to and from 20 and order small collections. They group objects based on common characteristics and sort shapes and objects. Students answer simple questions to collect information and make simple inferences.
(source: www.australiancurriculum.edu.au)
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Monster Pattern Strips
A set of 20 complete the pattern activities.
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2D Shape Profiles – Template
A template that students use to demonstrate their ability to describe the features of 2D shapes.
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2D Shape Matching Puzzles
Use these fun puzzles when learning about the names of common 2D shapes.
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Cupcake Counting Activity
A colourful number activity using counters.
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Repeating Patterns Spinner
Have fun using this spinner to reinforce understanding of patterning!
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Gingerbread Man Sequencing Puzzle - Numbers 1-10
A fun sequencing puzzle using numbers 1-10.
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Count and Graph – The Picnic
A picnic-themed hands-on activity to introduce graphing skills.
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Yes or No? My New Toy – Worksheet
A task where students design a toy, pose a yes or no question and gather responses.
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Memory Matcher PowerPoint – 2D Shapes
An interactive memory match-up game where students recall the names of shapes.
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I Can Count to 5! – Mini Book
A mini book that allows students to count small numbers of objects.
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Numbers 1–10 Dominoes
A set of dominoes to consolidate students’ understanding of number from 1–10.
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Let's Spin - Shapes Spinner Activity
Use this colourful 2D shape spinner resource to in whole-class or small-group active learning games.
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Cover Up! – Subitising Numbers Game
A game to practice subitising numbers 1–6.
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Number Worksheet - 8
An activity worksheet to use in the classroom when learning about 8.
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Number Worksheet - 7
An activity worksheet to use in the classroom when learning about 7.
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Number Worksheet - 5
An activity worksheet to use in the classroom when learning about 5.
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Number Worksheet - 3
An activity worksheet to use in the classroom when learning about 3.
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Number Worksheet - 1
An activity worksheet to use in the classroom when learning about 1.
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Positional Language Worksheet – The Campground
A worksheet to use when teaching younger students about positional language.
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Tens Frames - 0 to 100
A decorative set of 0 to 100 tens frames to display and use in the classroom.
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Patterns Maths Investigation - Bands of Friendship
A mathematics investigation involving patterns, embedded in a real-world context.
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Pattern Activity Cards - Pirates
Pattern activities using pirate pictures.
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Tens Frames – 0 To 10 Platypus Theme
0 to 10 tens frames including the numerical and written form of the number, along with its tens frame representation.
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Number Rings Activity (1-20)
Subitising numbers match up activity.
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Marine Animal Counting Worksheet
A marine themed counting worksheet to use in the classroom.
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Numeracy Songs - "Five Currant Buns" Counting Activity
An activity to use in conjunction with the numeracy song, "Five Currant Buns".
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Rainbow Number Fact Cards
Practise rainbow facts with these fun fact families to ten posters for your classroom!
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Describing Measurements - Memory Game
A memory game to play in the classroom when developing suitable language to describe different measurements.
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Number and Dot Value Cards
Number and Dot Value Cards from 1-20.
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Numbat Nelly's Number Making Challenge Booklet
A fun activity to use in the classroom for students to share their knowledge of numbers from 0 to 10.
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1-10 Addition Flashcards - Monsters (Vertical)
One hundred and one addition flashcards with numbers 0-10.
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Months of the Year Bingo
Recognise and order the months in a year with a printable Bingo Game!