Are you looking for a hands-on, practical way to assess your students’ understanding of the Measurement and Space strand in the lead-up to reporting or parent-teacher interviews? Our Measurement & Space Check-In Flashcards: Year 1 are designed to help you do just that—while keeping the process interactive, supportive, and aligned with the V9 Australian Curriculum.

This assessment resource includes over 70 flashcards that cover key skills and concepts from the Year 1 Measurement and Space strand. Designed for 1:1 use, these flashcards prompt students to demonstrate or explain their understanding, allowing you to take notes and make observational assessments as they respond. It’s a great way to gain an accurate picture of a child’s knowledge through conversation, visuals, and active thinking—especially for younger learners or those who find written assessments challenging.

The flashcards are grouped by skill and print four to a page for easy cutting, sorting, and use. Simply print, cut, and laminate for long-term classroom use. You can keep the cards grouped by concept or mix them up for a more dynamic check-in experience. Teachers may choose to complete the full set across multiple sessions, or use just one category at a time depending on the current unit of study.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Assess Year 1 Measurement and Space understanding in a low-pressure 1:1 setting
• ✅ Engage students through oral and visual prompts across multiple topics
• ✅ Support a variety of learners through conversational assessment
• ✅ Collect useful data for reporting, goal setting, and planning

What’s Included:

• Over 70 printable flashcards covering the following skills:
• Length
• Mass
• Capacity
• Duration
• Direction
• 2D Shapes
• Flashcards print four per A4 page for easy handling
• Teacher guidance on use and suggestions for tracking responses

Materials Needed:

• Printed and cut flashcards (laminate for durability)
• Pen and paper or a digital tool for teacher notes
• Optional: clipboard or check-in sheet for structured note-taking

How to Use:

• • Sit with the student 1:1 and present flashcards one at a time
• • Ask the student to answer, demonstrate, or describe as prompted
• • Record observations, correct/incorrect responses, or notes as you go
• • Use across several sessions or in focused bursts aligned to your current unit

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use during maths rotations as a 1:1 teacher station
• 💡 Combine with hands-on materials (e.g. blocks, clocks, shape tiles) for deeper engagement
• 💡 Introduce cards as a pre-assessment before a new topic
• 💡 Laminate and use in small groups as informal learning prompts
• 💡 Provide a modified set of cards for support learners or EAL students

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Store cards in labelled envelopes or zip-lock bags by topic
• 💛 Use checklists or rubrics alongside each session to track progress
• 💛 Record short student responses for reference or moderation where permitted
• 💛 Rotate use throughout the term to reduce assessment pressure
• 💛 Print in colour or on coloured cardstock to organise by strand

Want a quick way to record what you observe during the session? Use our Measurement and Space Check-In Recording Sheet for a visual overview of student knowledge and progress after the session.

If you’d prefer a tech-friendly option, try our Measurement and Space Check-In DIGITAL version instead for on-screen check-ins.

This flashcard set pairs perfectly with our editable Tracking Table and editable Rubric for a complete suite of Year 1 assessment tools that support confident and consistent data collection.

Measurement & Space Check-In Flashcards: Year 1 offer a fun, accessible, and teacher-friendly way to assess learning through discussion and demonstration—ideal for younger learners and a great tool for individualising your maths assessment process.