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Online Math 1 Classes | Live, twice a week, one hour each

Online Math 1 Classes, Live and in Small Groups

Math 1 is for children in grade 1, and for kindergartners who are ready for more. It covers counting, adding and subtracting on the number line, tens and ones, time, coins and shapes. Classes are live online, interactive and engaging, twice a week for one hour, in a small group of 5 to 6 students, never more than 8, so every child takes part. A free placement assessment places your child in one of three levels: catching up, extra practice or advanced.

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Math 1 class

About this course

What Math 1 at Avatar Covers

Each week has two classes. Each class has its own goals and ends with an exit ticket, a quick check of what the children learned, and most weeks include brain teasers.

The course begins with counting and adding on the number line. It then covers fact families, tens and ones, the calendar, shapes, time and coins, and ends with 2-digit addition and subtraction by stacking, skip counting and perimeter. New ideas start with concrete pictures such as number lines, tens and ones, coins and clocks.

34 weeksSeptember to June, one homework set a week
Twice a week, 1 hour eachLive, interactive online class with a teacher
5 to 6 studentsNever more than 8

By the end of the course

What Students Can Do After Math 1

Count and skip count

Count to 60, count backwards, and skip count by 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10.

Number line and fact families

Add and subtract on the number line and write fact families for three numbers.

Tens and ones

Write numbers as tens and ones, and add and subtract 10 and multiples of 10.

Two-digit addition and subtraction

Add and subtract 2-digit numbers as tens and ones and by stacking.

Tell time and count coins

Read a clock to the hour and half-hour, name the days and months, and count coins to a dollar.

Shapes and perimeter

Name shapes with 3 to 8 sides and find the perimeter of a shape and a rectangle.

Course content

The Syllabus, Unit by Unit

Open a unit to see its topics. All three levels follow the same units; the pace, depth and amount of practice differ. Every week has a live class and a homework set checked in the student portal.

Unit 1Counting, number lines, MORE and LESS, fact families7 topics

Counting to 30 on the number line, adding and subtracting 1 to 5 and ways to make a number, then MORE and LESS word problems, the commutative property, fact families and tens and ones.

  • Counting to 20, Number Lines and Adding 1 and 2Class 1 counts to 20, introduces the number line and the neighbors of a number, and adds 1 and 2. Class 2 counts backwards and puts numbers in order from smallest to biggest. Both classes include logic problems.
  • Counting to 30, Adding and Subtracting 3, Biggest to SmallestClass 1 counts to 30 and adds and subtracts 3 by hopping along the number line, with picture word problems. Class 2 counts backwards from 30, reads the number chart, orders numbers from biggest to smallest and solves sign puzzles and number riddles.
  • Adding and Subtracting 4 and 5, Ways to Make a NumberClass 1 adds and subtracts 4 and finds ways to make 7 and 8 with addition and with subtraction. Class 2 adds and subtracts 5 and solves word problems, including ones about age.
  • MORE and LESSClass 1 introduces MORE and LESS: which group has more, how many more, and word problems with MORE and LESS. Class 2 adds and subtracts 1 to 5 and continues MORE and LESS problems, including money and totals.
  • Commutative Property and Fact FamiliesClass 1 teaches the commutative property of addition (A + B = B + A) and uses it to add the easy way. Class 2 reviews it and introduces fact families, with MORE and LESS word problems in both classes.
  • Fact Families, More, Less and Giving AwayClass 1 is about fact families: writing 2 addition and 2 subtraction sentences for three numbers, and finding a number MORE or LESS than another. Class 2 reviews the commutative property and adds giving-away word problems and ordering numbers.
  • Tens and Ones, Subtracting on the Number LineClass 1 reviews fact families and introduces thinking in tens and ones (14 = 10 + 4). Class 2 subtracts on the number line, solves giving-away word problems and writes numbers as tens and ones.
Unit 2The number chart, the calendar and adding 103 topics

The number chart for 21 to 30, tens and ones, the months of the year and days of the week, using logic to add, adding and subtracting 10, and checking a subtraction with an addition.

  • The Number Chart, Counting to 30 and the CalendarClass 1 starts the number chart for 21 to 30, tens and ones, and the 12 months of the year. Class 2 continues with the months (before, after, in order), the days of the week and finding a number from its tens and ones.
  • Using Logic to Add, Adding 10 and Days of the WeekClass 1 uses logic to add (if 15 + 3 = 18, then 15 + 4 = 19) and reviews the months. Class 2 adds 10 to a number and covers the days of the week, including "What day will it be 2 days from today?"
  • Adding and Subtracting 10, Checking with AdditionClass 1 adds and subtracts 10 by thinking in tens and ones and solves addition and subtraction word problems. Class 2 shows how addition and subtraction are related and checks a subtraction with an addition.
Unit 3Logic, shapes, tables and 2-digit addition5 topics

Using logic to add, 2-dimensional shapes and quadrilaterals, relating addition to subtraction, adding 5, then age problems, tables, multiples of 10, ten more and ten less, comparing expressions and adding 2-digit numbers as tens and ones.

  • 2-Dimensional Shapes, Sides and AnglesClass 1 uses logic to add and names shapes with 3 to 8 sides. Class 2 teaches the quadrilaterals, sides and angles, and which shape has more of each, with day-of-the-week problems and writing 2 subtractions for each addition.
  • Relating Addition and Subtraction, Adding 5Class 1 continues using logic to add and reviews the shapes and quadrilaterals. Class 2 practices adding and subtracting 5, shows that every addition hides a subtraction, and solves age problems about the sum of two ages.
  • Age Problems, Tables and Adding 2-Digit NumbersClass 1 solves age problems and fills out tables of A, B, A + B and A − B. Class 2 solves MORE and LESS problems that give a total, adds three numbers and starts adding 2-digit numbers as tens and ones.
  • Multiples of 10, Ten More and Ten LessClass 1 counts from 30 to 60, adds multiples of 10 in word problems and finds ten more and ten less. Class 2 adds and subtracts 10 by thinking in tens and ones, with sums of three numbers and cross-number puzzles.
  • Adding 2-Digit Numbers and Comparing ExpressionsClass 1 adds 2-digit numbers as tens and ones and uses logic with sums that have the same addends. Class 2 adds more 2-digit numbers, learns greater than, less than and equal, compares expressions with >, < or =, and reviews age problems.
Unit 4Telling time, days and months4 topics

Reading and drawing clocks for hours and half-hours, 60 minutes in an hour and time word problems, with counting to 60.

  • Telling Time, Hours and Half-HoursClass 1 counts to 60 and introduces time: the two clock hands, showing whole hours and 60 minutes in an hour. Class 2 adds 2-digit numbers, reads hours and half-hours, and solves word problems about time.
  • Clocks Continued, Hours and Half-HoursClass 1 continues the hour and minute hands, whole hours and half an hour, drawing and matching clocks. Class 2 reads clocks, finds how many hours passed between two clocks and solves time problems with half-hours.
  • Ways to Make a Number, Clocks and Tens in PicturesClass 1 adds 5, finds ways to make 10, 11 and 12, and continues clocks with drawing the hands. Class 2 reads 2-digit numbers as tens and ones from pictures of rows of 10 and solves more time problems.
  • Days, Months, Logic and Checking SubtractionClass 1 reviews the days of the week with word problems and uses logic to add. Class 2 reviews the months, counts months forward and back, and practices subtraction checked with addition.
Unit 5Coins and money3 topics

The penny, nickel, dime and quarter and their values, counting coins in cents, comparing amounts, deciding whether there is enough money, and making a dollar. Adding and subtracting 10 and multiples of 10 continues alongside.

  • Coins, Counting Money and Adding TensClass 1 identifies the penny, nickel, dime and quarter, counts pennies and dimes in cents, and adds and subtracts by 10. Class 2 reviews the coins and counts money, with word problems about time.
  • Coins Continued, Nickels and Counting MoneyClass 1 matches coins to their names and values and counts pennies, dimes and nickels in cents. Class 2 counts pennies and nickels, solves time problems with half-hours, and adds and subtracts 10 and 20.
  • Comparing Money, Spending It, and Making a DollarClass 1 compares amounts of money, finds ten more and ten less, and adds and subtracts 10. Class 2 solves "Do you have enough?" money problems, then shows what 1 dollar is and how coins make a dollar.
Unit 6Tens and ones, ten more and ten less, 2-digit addition3 topics

Tens and ones, the Guess the Number game, tables, counting by 10s, ten more and ten less, adding 2-digit numbers, using logic to add, and age and MORE and LESS word problems.

  • Tens and Ones, Guess the Number, and LogicClass 1 builds numbers from tens and ones, plays the Guess the Number game and fills out tables. Class 2 solves MORE and LESS word problems with totals, adds three numbers and uses logic to add.
  • Multiples of 10, Counting by Tens, Ten More and Ten LessClass 1 writes numbers as tens and ones, solves word problems about multiples of 10, and finds ten more and ten less. Class 2 counts up and down by 10s from different starting numbers and adds and subtracts 10.
  • Adding 2-Digit Numbers, Logic and Age ProblemsClass 1 adds 2-digit numbers as tens and ones and finds ten more and ten less. Class 2 adds more 2-digit numbers, compares expressions, uses logic to solve addition sentences and solves age problems.
Unit 7Ways to make a number, tables and skip counting3 topics

Four different ways to make a number, the commutative property, input-output tables and addition and subtraction tables, then skip counting by 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10 and naming and continuing patterns.

  • Ways to Make a Number and the Commutative PropertyClass 1 writes four different ways to make a number, and teaches the commutative property and input-output tables. Class 2 returns to these ideas and adds age word problems and finding the rule of a table.
  • Addition and Subtraction Tables, PatternsClass 1 fills in addition and subtraction tables, continues patterns that count on or back by 2 and 3, and inserts + or − signs. Class 2 returns to ways to make a number, the commutative property, input-output rules and age problems.
  • Skip Counting by 2, 3 and 4Class 1 introduces skip counting by 2, 3 and 4 on number lines, with tables and patterns. Class 2 skip counts by 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10 from any number and reviews the commutative property.
Unit 8Adding and subtracting by stacking, and perimeter3 topics

Adding and subtracting 2-digit numbers by stacking, then perimeter of shapes and rectangles, metric units of length, input-output tables, comparing with >, < or =, and word problems.

  • Adding and Subtracting by StackingClass 1 teaches adding 2-digit numbers by stacking and selecting equal expressions. Class 2 reviews adding by stacking, teaches subtracting 2-digit numbers by stacking, and skip counts forward and backward by 10.
  • Perimeter, Input-Output Tables and StackingClass 1 finds the largest and smallest result among expressions, orders people by clues, and finds perimeter. Class 2 completes input-output tables, compares numbers written as tens and ones, and reviews perimeter and stacking.
  • Word Problems, Perimeter and the Last ClassClass 1 solves word problems, skip counts by 2 forward and backward, and finds perimeter. Class 2 reviews stacking, input-output tables and perimeter, and asks whether a skip count can reach a number. It closes with the last class of the year.

Three levels, same syllabus

Which Math 1 Class Is Right for Your Child?

All three levels follow the same units, so a student can move between them during the year. The difference is pace, depth and how much practice each topic gets.

Catching up

For students who arrive with gaps. Core skills get more time and more practice before the harder topics.

Building skills

For students doing fine in school who want stronger grades and real understanding. The full syllabus at a steady pace.

Advanced

For students ready for a challenge: harder problems, more reasoning about why the methods work, and extra topics.

Placement first

The free assessment places your child. Teachers watch the weekly results and recommend a move up when a child is ready.

Student at a laptop in an online math class

Math 1 FAQs

Questions Parents Ask About Math 1

What grade is Math 1 for?

Children in grade 1. A kindergartner who already counts and adds with confidence can join after the placement assessment. The next course is Math 2.

What does my child need before starting?

Counting to 20 and recognizing numbers. Everything else is taught in the course, which starts with counting and adding on the number line.

How does Math 1 relate to what my child learns in school?

Avatar teaches its own curriculum, generally aligned with what schools cover in grade 1, so it supports schoolwork. It goes further than the school course, with more problem solving and more practice, and most weeks include brain teasers.

How much homework is there?

One homework set a week, done in the student portal. Each answer is checked as soon as it is submitted, and a wrong answer can be tried again. A student who is stuck can raise a hand, which tells the teacher which problem to go over in the next class. Plan on about 15 to 25 minutes for each set.

How do I follow progress?

The parent portal shows attendance, each week's homework and quiz scores, time spent on the work, and progress over the year, updated in real time.

When does the course start, and can my child join later?

The 34-week year runs from September to June. A student can join during the year after a placement assessment, and the teacher helps them catch up on the weeks they missed.

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Is Your Child Ready for Math 1?

Book a free placement assessment. We check the foundations and recommend the level that fits.