I01N-Ontario New Math Curriculum, Grade 1

About this Reference Guide and Review Workbook…

Grade 1 is considered to be one of the most important years to lay the foundations of lifelong learning. At this time, students acquire learning skills that will serve them during their formative years. Furthermore, Grade 1 is critical to the academic and personal success of each and every student. Gaining self-confidence and becoming independent learners will move them forward on the mathematical continuum. In an effort to further improve their math skills, the following Reference Guide and Review Workbook has been developed in the most practical and straightforward way possible. Here, in short, is the simplified plan for the development of this document.

            In Part 1, the Ministry of Education guide’s 39 specific expectations, strands B to F, in the Ontario New Math Curriculum for Grade 1, are developed to revise all the concepts learned during this year of study. Each specific expectation is developed into a block that occupies two or more pages. Because some expectations contain more material, we have broken them down to present only a few items at a time; they then span several pages.   

            Each block starts with an entry page for the teacher and develops a specific expectation in the same order as it is presented in the Ministry of Education guide. A simple definition of keywords or a few words of information are provided, in addition to an example explaining the terminology and procedure to be followed. After reviewing and understanding the targeted skill, students are given the opportunity to apply it through a few learning activities that are presented on the following pages. The development of the activities is directly inspired by the teacher supports, key concepts, and notes contained in the Ministry of Education guide.