Here you will find an overview of what a child needs to know at a KS1 level, the KS1 arks over the age range of 5-7 (years 1 and 2).

The child must be able to:

YEAR 1

• Count forwards and backwards up to 100 as well as read and write them
• Read and write numbers from 1 to 20 in roman numerals
• Know how to use a number line as well as the symbols <, >, =
• Add and subtract numbers up to 20, this involves two digit sums and one digit sums
• Multiplication tables of 2,3,5,10
• Division by 2,3,5,10
• Fractions – half and a quarter, should be able to recognise these fractions in shapes, and numbers

YEAR 2

• Must be able to count in 2s, 3s, 5s, and 10s forwards and backwards
• Place value of tens and units
• Use <, >, = to order numbers up to 100
• Read and write numbers up to 100 in roman numerals and in words
• Add and subtract up to 20 quickly, and perform these operations up to 100
• Add up to 3 one-digit numbers
• Multiplication and division same as year 1, develop a deeper understanding of their relationship
• Utilise the following fractions:  a third, a quarter, and a half, in order to split shapes and numbers. As well as writing a half in quarters (equivalent fractions).