Australian Curriculum Year 1 Practice

Foundation-level skills including counting to 100, basic addition and subtraction, letter-sound relationships, and simple text comprehension. Year 1 builds the essential building blocks for all future learning.

45 skills across Maths and English, aligned with the Australian Curriculum.

Year 1 Maths topics

Mathematics strands and sub-topics covered at the Year 1 level of the Australian Curriculum.

Number

Numbers to 120
Partition two-digit numbers
Quantify sets to 120
Add and subtract within 20
Model additive situations
Model sharing and grouping

Algebra

Skip counting patterns
Repeating patterns

Measurement

Compare length, mass, capacity
Measure with informal units
Duration and sequence of events

Space

Classify familiar shapes
Give and follow directions

Statistics

Acquire and record data
One-to-one displays

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Year 1 English topics

English strands and sub-topics covered at the Year 1 level of the Australian Curriculum.

Language

Language for interacting with others (2 skills)
Text structure and organisation (3 skills)
Language for expressing and developing ideas (5 skills)

10 skills total

Literature

Literature and contexts
Engaging with and responding to literature
Examining literature (2 skills)
Creating literature

5 skills total

Literacy

Texts in context
Interacting with others
Analysing, interpreting and evaluating (3 skills)
Creating texts (3 skills)
Phonic and word knowledge (7 skills)

15 skills total

Sample Year 1 skills

A selection of the 45 skills your child will practise, each with a content descriptor code.

Code	Skill	Area
AC9M1N01	Numbers to 120 Recognise, represent and order numbers to at least 120 using physical and virtual materials, numerals, number lines and charts	General Maths — Number
AC9M1N05	Model additive situations Use mathematical modelling to solve practical problems involving additive situations including simple money transactions; represent the situations with diagrams, physical and virtual materials, and use calculation strategies to solve the problem	General Maths — Number
AC9M1M02	Measure with informal units Measure the length of shapes and objects using informal units, recognising that units need to be uniform and used end-to-end	General Maths — Measurement
AC9M1ST01	Acquire and record data Acquire and record data for categorical variables in various ways including using digital tools, objects, images, drawings, lists, tally marks and symbols	General Maths — Statistics
AC9E1LA04	Repetition, rhyme and rhythm Explore how repetition, rhyme and rhythm create cohesion in simple poems, chants and songs	English — Language
AC9E1LA08	Images contributing to meaning Compare how images in different types of texts contribute to meaning	English — Language
AC9E1LE03	Plot, character and setting Discuss plot, character and setting, which are features of stories	English — Literature
AC9E1LY02	Turn-taking and active listening Use interaction skills including turn-taking, speaking clearly, using active listening behaviours and responding to the contributions of others, and contributing ideas and questions	English — Literacy
AC9E1LY07	Create short presentations Create and deliver short oral and/or multimodal presentations on personal and learnt topics, which include an opening, middle and concluding statement; some topic-specific vocabulary and appropriate gesture, volume and pace	English — Literacy
AC9E1LY11	Vowels, blends and digraphs Use short vowels, common long vowels, consonant blends and digraphs to write words, and blend these to read one- and two-syllable words	English — Literacy

How PrepHQ helps with Year 1

We believe learning should feel good. PrepHQ gives students the tools to build genuine understanding and confidence.

Targeted practice

Questions aligned to Year 1 Australian Curriculum standards across Maths and English. Each session focuses on the areas where your child needs the most support.

Clear explanations

Every question comes with a detailed, step-by-step explanation. Your child learns why an answer is correct, not just what it is.

Progress tracking

See which skills are improving and which need more attention. PrepHQ focuses future sessions on the areas that matter most.

Encouraging approach

Practice should build confidence, not pressure. PrepHQ uses encouraging language and celebrates progress at every step.

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Adaptive sessions, detailed step-by-step explanations, and per-skill progress tracking — so your child builds real understanding, not just memorised answers.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Australian Curriculum cover in Year 1?

Year 1 covers foundational skills in Maths (counting, number sequences, basic addition and subtraction, simple fractions, shapes, and time) and English (phonics, spelling patterns, simple sentences, reading comprehension, and short creative writing).

How can I help my child practise Year 1 skills at home?

Short, regular practice sessions work best at this age. PrepHQ offers 10-question sessions that take under 10 minutes, with encouraging explanations that help your child understand each concept rather than just memorising answers.

Is Year 1 too early for structured practice?

Not at all — Year 1 is an ideal time to build positive learning habits. The key is keeping sessions short, fun, and low-pressure. PrepHQ is designed to feel like a learning activity, not an exam.

What Australian Curriculum codes does Year 1 cover?

Year 1 covers content descriptor codes including VCMNA086–VCMNA094 (Maths: Number and Algebra), VCMMG095–VCMMG099 (Measurement and Geometry), VCMSP100–VCMSP102 (Statistics and Probability), and VCELA176–VCELY211 (English: Reading, Writing, and Speaking).