Support your young learners in developing strong one-to-one correspondence and number recognition with our Counting Collections 1–10 Numeracy Assessment. This purposeful and practical resource is designed to assess students’ ability to count small sets of objects and match them to numerals from 1 to 10. It provides a clear and consistent way to measure early number understanding in both whole-class and small-group settings.

Students are presented with a variety of images grouped in sets of 1 to 10. For each group, students are asked to count the objects and select the correct numeral from several choices. They will then colour in the numeral that matches the total number of items. This structure encourages visual scanning, counting accuracy, and numeral recognition in one easy-to-administer task. It is ideal for formative check-ins, early intervention programs, or as evidence for reporting and goal setting.

A detailed and editable teacher rubric is included with the resource. This provides guidance for consistent assessment across your class or teaching team. You can use the rubric to document areas of strength and areas for growth such as counting with one-to-one accuracy, numeral identification, and independence during the task. An answer sheet is also provided to help streamline marking and enable quick checks during small group sessions. The layout is clean and accessible, making the task suitable for EAL students and those with additional learning needs.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Count a collection of up to ten items using one-to-one correspondence
• ✅ Recognise numerals from 1 to 10
• ✅ Match sets to the correct number symbol
• ✅ Colour responses accurately based on correct identification
• ✅ Demonstrate early number sense in an independent setting

What’s Included:

• Counting Collections 1–10 student worksheet
• Editable teacher assessment rubric
• Answer key for fast marking and reference

Materials Needed:

• Printed worksheets (one per student)
• Crayons, markers, or coloured pencils
• Optional: counters or tens frames to support students as they count

How to Complete:

1. Students begin by counting the objects in each set on the worksheet.
2. They identify the total number and locate the correct numeral from a group of options.
3. They colour in the numeral that matches the group size.

Additional Teaching Tips:

• 💡 Review number names and numerals with flashcards before starting the task
• 💡 Model counting strategies like touching and tracking with your finger or a pointer
• 💡 Pair this task with hands-on materials for students who need more support

Extension Ideas:

• 💛 Invite students to draw their own collections of up to 10 items and label them with numerals
• 💛 Extend the task by having students write the numeral instead of colouring it
• 💛 For students needing more support, try our Counting Collections 1–5 Assessment instead

Counting Collections 1–10 Numeracy Assessment is a low-prep, high-impact tool for assessing early number understanding. Whether used for observation, data tracking, or skill building, it supports confident and consistent assessment in any early years classroom.