Are you looking for a practical and reliable way to capture your students’ number strand knowledge in the lead up to reporting or parent-teacher interviews? Our Number & Algebra Check-In Flashcards: Year 1 provide a simple yet effective tool to help you assess core number and algebra skills one-on-one with your students.

This resource features over 70 carefully designed flashcards that cover key number and algebra concepts from the Year 1 curriculum. The flashcards are intended for use in a 1:1 assessment situation, where students respond verbally or with manipulatives while the teacher records observations. It’s a fantastic way to pinpoint student understanding and track progress in a structured, supportive environment.

The Number & Algebra Check-In Flashcards: Year 1 can be paired with our Number & Algebra Check-In Recording Sheet to display and document your students' achievements clearly. Use it alongside other Year 1 assessment resources to build a comprehensive picture of each child’s numeracy development.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Identify and sequence numbers to 120
• ✅ Understand place value concepts including tens and ones
• ✅ Demonstrate skip counting forwards and backwards
• ✅ Solve simple addition and subtraction problems
• ✅ Apply problem-solving skills to word problems
• ✅ Recognise and continue number patterns
• ✅ Communicate mathematical thinking and strategies

What’s Included:

• Over 70 flashcards covering key number and algebra skills
• Skills covered include:
  • - Numbers to 120
  • - Place Value
  • - Skip Counting
  • - Addition
  • - Subtraction
  • - Word Problems
  • - Number Patterns
• Clear, simple prompts for easy 1:1 assessment use
• Designed for alignment with the Year 1 Mathematics curriculum

Materials Needed:

• Printed flashcards (preferably on card for durability)
• Binder ring or zip-lock bag for easy storage
• Recording sheets (optional) to document student responses
• Whiteboard and markers or manipulatives (optional for student use)

How to Use:

1. Print and prepare the flashcards, laminating if desired for repeated use.
2. Gather each student individually for a 1:1 assessment session.
3. Present flashcards one at a time, reading prompts aloud if needed.
4. Observe and record student responses using a recording sheet or notes.
5. Use the information gathered to inform teaching, track progress, and support reporting or parent meetings.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Conduct check-in sessions prior to reporting periods to inform grades and comments.
• 💡 Use flashcards mid-term to monitor progress and adjust teaching accordingly.
• 💡 Pair with the Number & Algebra Check-In Recording Sheet for consistent documentation.
• 💡 Use as part of your mathematics intervention program to identify and target learning gaps.
• 💡 Share flashcards with parents for at-home practice and consolidation.

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Print flashcards on card and laminate for long-term durability and repeated use.
• 💛 Store sets in labelled zip-lock bags or on a binder ring for easy organisation.
• 💛 Schedule assessment times during quiet parts of the day to maximise focus.
• 💛 Use a running record or checklist to track growth over the term.
• 💛 Combine this resource with our Tracking Table and Number & Algebra Strand Rubric for a complete assessment package.

The Number & Algebra Check-In Flashcards: Year 1 offer a practical, flexible tool to support your assessment of key number and algebra skills - helping you gather meaningful data to inform your teaching and reporting with ease.