1st Grade Math Worksheets

First grade is where addition and subtraction facts become automatic, so these sheets stay inside the single digits: both numbers run from 0 to 9, which puts every sum at 18 or below and every difference at or above zero. Twenty-five problems fit on a page, enough for real practice without filling a sheet a six-year-old will not finish.

Addition and subtraction are both switched on so a page mixes the two, which is closer to how first graders are actually assessed than a page of one operation. Untick one above if you want to drill a single skill, or turn on the answer key so the page can be checked without you working through it.

Frequently asked questions

What math should a 1st grader be able to do?

Add and subtract within 20, know the facts to 10 from memory, count and compare numbers to 120, and start recognising place value in two-digit numbers. These sheets cover the fact practice; the hundreds chart covers the counting.

How many problems should a first grader do at once?

Twenty to twenty-five is a normal single sitting. If that is too long, switch Half Page on and each sheet becomes two shorter worksheets you can cut apart.

Can I make the numbers smaller?

Yes. Untick the higher digits in either value range to keep the numbers small - leaving only 0 to 5 in both ranges gives facts within 10.

Are these worksheets free?

Yes, free to generate, download and print, with no account and no watermark.