This grade 1 numbers test answer key gives the full solution and the scoring guide for each of the 8 test questions on counting and numbers to 20.
Use this key to score the test out of 20 points. Each answer shows the work, and the scoring note tells how the points are given. Give credit for a correct answer in any clear form, such as a numeral or a matching number word.
Grade 1 Numbers Test Answer Key: questions 1–5
Question 1: Count the stars (2 points)
(a) Touch each star once. The last number is 16.
(b) The word is sixteen.
Scoring: 1 point for 16 and 1 point for the correct word sixteen. Give the word point if it matches the number written in (a) and is spelled correctly.
Question 2: Read the ten frames (3 points)
(a) The full frame has 10 and the second has 8: 18.
(b) 8 counters.
(c) One more than 18 is 19.
Scoring: 1 point for each correct answer. In (c), accept a correct follow-through from a wrong (a).
Question 3: Write the numerals (2 points)
(a) 13
(b) 20
Scoring: 1 point for each correct numeral. Reversed digits such as 31 earn no point.
Question 4: Number line (3 points)
(a) The dot is on 11.
(b) One step right is 12.
(c) One step left is 10.
Scoring: 1 point for each correct number. Accept a correct follow-through from a wrong (a).
Question 5: Missing numbers (2 points)
Count up from 8: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13.
The missing numbers are 10 and 12.
Scoring: 1 point for each correct missing number.
Grade 1 Numbers Test Answer Key: questions 6–8
Question 6: Number words (2 points)
(a) eleven
(b) nineteen
Scoring: 1 point for each word spelled correctly. Allow one small spelling slip if the word is clearly readable.
Question 7: Show fifteen (3 points)
(a) Fill the first frame with 10 counters. Fill 5 spaces in the second frame.
(b) 5 counters.
Scoring: In (a), 1 point for 15 counters in all and 1 point for the first frame being full. In (b), 1 point for 5.
Question 8: Priya's stickers (3 points)
(a) One less than 17 is 16.
(b) sixteen
(c) One more than 17 is 18.
Scoring: 1 point for each correct answer. In (b), accept the word that matches the number written in (a).
Scoring summary
20 points: add the points of every question of this grade 1 numbers test answer key.
How to use this grade 1 numbers test answer key
Use this grade 1 numbers test answer key to score the test fairly and to see which skills need more practice.
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