EYFS Assessment of Numbers 1-10

Description

This EYFS Maths Assessment Resource is designed to assess Reception children’s understanding of numbers from 1 to 10 in a clear, child-friendly and practical way. Perfect for use during baseline assessments, ongoing formative assessment, or end-of-term reviews, this resource supports teachers in checking key early number skills aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

The assessment focuses on three essential number concepts:

• Number recognition (reading numbers 1–10)

• Number formation (writing numbers 1–10 correctly)

• Counting skills (counting objects accurately and matching quantity to numeral)

Children are encouraged to demonstrate their understanding through engaging, age-appropriate tasks that reflect early maths learning in Reception classrooms. The resource is ideal for 1:1 assessment, small group work, or independent assessment activities, and provides valuable evidence to support teacher judgement against the Number ELG.

This maths assessment resource is especially useful for:

• EYFS baseline assessments

• Tracking progress in number development

• Identifying gaps in counting or number formation

• Supporting interventions and targeted support

Clear, simple tasks make it easy to observe children’s confidence with numbers while keeping assessment low-pressure and developmentally appropriate.