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Year 1 Calculation - Symbols

In KS1 Maths, symbols are little helpers. They show add, take away, and equals. Brackets group numbers so we know which part to work out first.

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Fascinating Fact:

Brackets ( ) in stories can group numbers, like a lunchbox. Work inside first: (2 + 3) + 1 = 6.

In KS1 Maths, symbols such as + (add), − (take away), = (equals), and brackets ( ) help us read number sentences clearly. Practise with quick examples and try our fun Numeracy Game to spot which symbol belongs where.

Key Terms

Symbol: A sign that shows what to do in maths, like +, −, or =.
Equals (=): Means the two sides have the same value, e.g. 4 + 2 = 6.
Brackets ( ): Group part of a calculation to do first, e.g. (1 + 2) + 3.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What do the main KS1 maths symbols mean?

+ means add, − means take away, and = means equal. Brackets ( ) group numbers to show which part to work out first.

Do I always solve brackets first?

Yes. In KS1, when you see brackets, work out the part inside ( ) before the rest of the number sentence.

How can I teach equals (=) to my child?

Use balance ideas: 3 + 2 on one side and 5 on the other. Show they are the same amount, so 3 + 2 = 5.

Try These Related Quizzes

Question 1

Which symbol could be used instead of the words in brackets?
5 (minus) 5 = 0

Minus is another way of saying subtract or take away

Question 2

What does this symbol mean: +

Adding or addition

Subtracting or subtraction

Is the answer

Is the same as

It is used when numbers are added together, for example 4 + 5 = 9

Question 3

Which symbol could be used instead of the words in brackets?
5 (plus) 5 = 10

Plus is another word for add

Question 4

Which symbol is missing from this calculation:
3 ? 6 = 9

If you add 3 and 6, the answer is 9

Question 5

What is wrong with this number sentence:
7 + 3 = 4

The addition sign should be a subtraction sign

The addition sign is in the wrong place

The equal sign is in the wrong place

The numbers are too small

If you change - for +, the answer becomes correct

Question 6

Which symbol is missing from this calculation:
4 ? 1 = 3

Subtracting 1 from 4 gives an answer of 3

Question 7

What does this symbol mean: =

My answer is

Is equal to or the same as

Dividing

Multiplying

Many people think this symbol means 'is the answer' but it really means 'is equal to'

Question 8

Which symbol could be used instead of the words in brackets?
5 + 4 (is equal to) 9

This symbol means 'is equal to' or 'is the same as'

Question 9

Which symbol is missing from this calculation:
6 - 2 ? 4

6 - 2 is equal to, or the same as 4

Question 10

What does this symbol mean: -

Multiplication

Addition or adding

Subtracting or subtraction

Division

This symbol is used in subtraction calculations, such as 5 - 3 = 2

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Adding and subtracting

Author: Angela Smith (Primary School Teacher & KS1 Quiz Writer)

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