They can also work out which number is before, after or in between other numbers. First graders learn to work with 10's. First graders learn to count by 1's, 5's and 10's up to 100, and by 2's up to 20. They will be able to make groups of tens and to add ten to a number. First graders work with patterns and putting things in order.
First graders learn to continue patterns, correct mistakes in patterns and to create their own.
First graders learn to split up groups of objects. First graders make graphs and read charts. They will start to read small tables and charts. First graders will work with shapes. They will also start to recognize spheres, cones, cubes, cylinders, hexagons and trapezoids.