1st Grade Math
Discover how Sylvan Learning’s personalized 1st grade math tutoring will ignite your child’s passion for numbers and problem-solving.
Creating a strong foundation for the future
In 1st grade, many children are still adjusting to the routine of school, let alone specific topic areas. The good news is by investing in 1st grade math tutoring, you’re giving your child a real edge. With our tutors’ hands-on help, you’ll see your child make visible progress with every math lesson — magical moments when concepts click, your child’s face lights up and learning becomes … fun!
With our 1st grade math tutoring, your child will learn key math concepts and skills such as:
Addition and Subtraction
- Understand addition and subtraction concepts using concrete objects and pictorial representation
- Add and subtract two, one-digit numbers without using objects or pictures
- Add a two-digit number to a one- or two-digit number with no regrouping
- Add three or more one-digit numbers
- Identify fact families with sums 0-18
- Subtract a one- and two-digit number from a two-digit number with no regrouping
Explore Addition and Subtraction Tutoring subject
Fractions
- Identify equal parts of a region using halves, thirds and fourths
- Understand the meaning of “fraction”
- Identify one-half of an object
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Geometry
- Identify solid figures: cube, cylinder, cone, rectangular prism and sphere
- Relate plane figures to solid figures
- Classify and sort plane figures
- Complete and interpret simple picture graphs, bar graphs and tables
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Numbers
- Match number words to numerals
- Identify ordinal numbers
- Count, order and write numbers 1-100
- Understand the concept of place value
- Understand “greater than” and “less than”
- Count and write by 2s, 5s and 10s
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Measurement
- Measure height and length with nonstandard units
- Determine more capacity or less capacity
Explore Measurement Tutoring subject
Problem Solving
- Select the appropriate operation and strategy to solve math problems
- Build and strengthen math skills through problem-solving activities
- Learn how to identify relevant and irrelevant information in a word problem
Explore Problem Solving Tutoring subject
Time and Money
- Identify the value of a penny, nickel, dime, quarter and one-dollar bill
- Combine and identify the value of a collection of coins
- Combine and identify equivalent values of coins up to $1.00
- Identify and interpret a calendar
- Tell and write time to the hour and half-hour using analog and digital clocks
- Order periods of time including days of the week and months of the year
Math programs by grade levels
It’s never too early (or late!) to give your child extra confidence in their math skills. We provide tutoring for students in kindergarten through 12th grade so your child can be supported every step of the way.
What our parents and students are saying:
“Sylvan has been very supportive with my child’s needs and has greatly improved her grades and confidence.”
Start your child on the path to academic success today
Give us a call at (888) 338-2283 or fill out the form to discuss your child’s learning goals and schedule our Insight™ Assessment to accurately determine where your child stands academically.
