Mathematics·Number Representation & Place Value·procedural
Reading and writing numbers to 20
Read and write numerals from 0 to 20
Suggested ages 5–6
Learning journey
Your child is building number foundations — learning to read and write numbers up to 100, understanding number words, and beginning to see how numbers are built from tens and ones.
Evidence of understanding
- Read any numeral 0–20 when shown it
- Write numerals 0–20 legibly from dictation
- Represent a number of objects with the correct written numeral
Assessment prompt
Can Reading and writing numbers to 20 read a number like '17' written on paper and write it themselves — and do they know what each digit means?
Standards alignment
K.CC.3US · ccss-math
Write Numbers 0 to 20
Common Core State Standards for Mathematics · K
Maths/Y1/NPV/5GB · uk-nc-2013
Read and write numbers to 20
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1