Support your young learners in developing strong one-to-one correspondence and number recognition with our Counting Collections 1–5 Numeracy Assessment. This early years assessment tool is designed to capture a clear and meaningful snapshot of students’ ability to count small sets of objects and match them to numerals from 1 to 5. Whether you're looking for a formative check-in or summative record, this resource is a valuable addition to your early numeracy toolkit.

This assessment features a clear and simple worksheet where students are asked to count each group of objects, identify how many there are, and colour the matching numeral. The structure of the task encourages independent thinking, careful counting, and visual number recognition. Each task builds confidence in using one-to-one correspondence and supports foundational number fluency for early years students. The friendly visuals and large spaces are designed with young learners in mind.

The resource also includes an editable teacher rubric to guide consistent assessment and record keeping. The rubric makes it easy to observe, annotate, and track student progress in specific areas such as correct one-to-one pointing, numeral identification, and completion accuracy. An answer sheet is included to assist with quick checking, making this a great time-saving option for teachers working with small groups or conducting individual assessments.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Count a collection of objects using one-to-one correspondence
• ✅ Identify and match collections to numerals from 1 to 5
• ✅ Demonstrate number recognition in an applied task
• ✅ Colour responses accurately based on correct identification
• ✅ Work independently to complete an early number assessment

What’s Included:

• Counting Collections 1–5 student worksheet
• Editable teacher rubric for assessment consistency
• Answer sheet for quick and efficient marking

Materials Needed:

• Printed student worksheet
• Pencils, crayons, or markers for colouring answers
• Optional: counters or number lines to support early learners

How to Complete:

1. Students begin by looking at the first group of objects.
2. They count each item carefully, using one-to-one pointing or tallying if needed.
3. Once they determine how many, they colour the correct numeral shown on the worksheet.
4. Repeat the process for each group, working through all five questions.

Additional Teaching Tips:

• 💡 Practise with hands-on counters before completing the sheet to reinforce one-to-one correspondence
• 💡 Use number cards or a visual number line to scaffold numeral recognition
• 💡 Encourage students to count aloud as they point to support auditory learners

Extension Ideas:

• 💛 Match & Make: Have students create their own counting collections using small items like counters or cubes, then write or colour the matching number
• 💛 Beyond 5: For students who are ready, follow up with our Counting Collections 1–10 Assessment

Counting Collections 1–5 Numeracy Assessment is a simple, low-prep way to check students’ early understanding of numbers and counting. Perfect for use in the classroom, for portfolios, goal setting, and reporting, it’s a reliable and flexible tool to support your early years maths program.