Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Count objects using one-to-one correspondence
• ✅ Compare two groups and identify which has more
• ✅ Develop understanding of quantity and comparison
• ✅ Use number language to justify answers
• ✅ Record responses through a simple and visual format

What’s Included:

• 5 student assessment worksheets
• Editable teacher rubric for consistent assessment
• Answer sheet for quick marking

Materials Needed:

• Printed worksheets
• Pencils and crayons
• Counting manipulatives (optional for support)
• Number line or dot cards (optional for scaffolding)

How to Use:

• Begin by modelling one-to-one counting with real objects or visual prompts.
• Provide students with a worksheet and review the language of comparison (more, fewer).
• Guide students to count the objects in each group on the page.
• Have them compare the two groups and colour the group with more items.
• Encourage students to explain their reasoning using number language.
• Observe and record student responses using the included rubric.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use in small groups as part of an early maths assessment block
• 💡 Add to early learning portfolios as evidence of number understanding
• 💡 Include in goal-setting conferences with students or parents
• 💡 Implement as an observational tool during play-based numeracy stations
• 💡 Use for pre- and post-assessment comparison at different points in the year

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Use counting manipulatives to support students still developing one-to-one correspondence
• 💛 Provide visual scaffolds such as number lines or dot card references
• 💛 Use consistent comparative language during instruction (e.g. “Which group has more?”)
• 💛 Make Your Own: Invite students to draw two groups and ask a peer to compare them
• 💛 Justify Thinking: Encourage students to explain their choice using number language
• 💛 Repeat the assessment across the term to track growth and revisit key concepts

Comparing Collections 1–10 Numeracy Assessment: Early Years is a hands-on and effective way to assess students’ early numeracy skills. It promotes confident counting, meaningful comparison and rich mathematical discussions in the early years classroom.