Mathematics – Grade 1

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The grade 1 math course, works in order to promote a positive identity as a math learner, to foster well-being and the ability to learn, build resilience, and thrive. students will apply, to the best of their ability, a variety of social-emotional learning skills to support their use of the mathematical processes and their learning in connection with the expectations in the other strands of the mathematics curriculum.
1 – Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Skills in Mathematics and the Mathematical Processes
2 – Number Sense
3 – Algebra
4 – Data
5 – Spatial Sense
6 – Financial Literacy
Students work with numbers up to 50 and begin to develop an understanding of the ways we use numbers. They are also introduced to the idea of fractions. Students will begin to write code to order a sequence of steps. They will also be introduced to mathematical modeling to analyze and create solutions for real-life situations, such as creating a seating arrangement for a class event. Students begin to develop their understanding of data by setting out to answer a question of interest. Students develop their spatial sense as they compare the length, mass, and capacity of different objects as well as learn how calendars are organized to describe time. They also learn specific language to describe different shapes. Students learn to recognize Canadian coins and bills and compare their values. Students learn about positive motivation, and how to use self-talk strategies.