Parent answer
What math facts should a child know by the end of 1st grade?
By the end of 1st grade, focus on fluent addition and subtraction within 20, counting by 2s/5s/10s, and understanding tens and ones.
Core fact fluency
The main target is addition and subtraction within 20. Children should solve many facts quickly, but they can still use strategies for harder ones.
Number sense behind the facts
Counting on, making ten, doubles, near-doubles, and tens-and-ones place value help facts stick better than isolated memorization.
Practice mix
Mix short fact practice with counting games, story problems, and printable worksheets so speed does not replace understanding.
Print first-grade math practice
Quick questions
Should first graders know multiplication facts?
No. First grade is mainly addition, subtraction, counting patterns, and early place value. Multiplication can wait.
What should I do if facts are slow?
Practice smaller sets, use number lines or ten frames, and build confidence before timing anything.