White Rose-Aligned 3.0 Assessment – How Many Now?

Description

This engaging End of Unit Assessment: How Many Now? resource is designed for Early Years and Key Stage 1 learners to develop and assess their understanding of addition and subtraction within 10. Carefully aligned with White Rose small steps, this practical maths assessment supports children in solving real-life number problems through hands-on exploration and discussion.

The resource focuses on early calculation skills using a clear First, Then, Now structure to help children understand number changes over time. Through a variety of pictorial and word problems, pupils are encouraged to use practical resources such as counters, cubes, beanbags and number shapes to support their reasoning.

Within this assessment, children will:

• Solve simple addition problems within 10

• Solve subtraction and “take away” problems within 10

• Identify how many are left after objects are removed

• Find missing parts in number stories

• Understand change over time using a structured problem-solving approach

• Explain their thinking using practical equipment

Questions include engaging scenarios involving marbles, pears, buns and counters, making maths meaningful and relatable for young learners. The assessment is ideal for adult-supported observation and discussion, providing valuable insight into children’s conceptual understanding.

The slides can be printed and laminated for repeated use, making this a cost-effective and sustainable classroom resource. A blank assessment template is included for recording notes, next steps and evidence of learning.

Perfect for Reception and Year 1 teachers, early years practitioners, home educators and intervention groups, this resource supports mastery teaching approaches and provides reliable end-of-unit assessment evidence for the White Rose “How Many Now?” unit.

A practical and child-friendly maths assessment tool to strengthen early addition and subtraction skills.