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Maths Quiz - Year 1 Numbers - Ordinal Numbers (Questions)

Learn ordinal numbers for positions: first, second, third. Use them to read queues, race results, steps in recipes, and dates like 1st and 2nd.

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Fascinating Fact:

Ordinal numbers tell position. First, second, third, then fourth, fifth, sixth in a line.

In KS1 Maths, pupils learn that ordinal numbers describe place in an ordered list, such as 1st in a race or 3rd in a queue. Children match words (first, second, third) and symbols (1st, 2nd, 3rd) to real-life positions.

Key Terms

Ordinal number: A word or symbol that shows position in order (for example, first or 1st).
Position: Where something comes in a line or list, such as 2nd or 5th.
Sequence: Items arranged in a set order, like steps to follow.

Try a quick practice: play the Numeracy Game to sort, order, and compare numbers before the quiz.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What are ordinal numbers for Year 1?

Ordinal numbers show position in order, like first (1st), second (2nd), third (3rd). They are used for places in a line, steps, or race results.

How do I teach first, second, third to KS1 pupils?

Use real objects in a line, label positions with cards (1st, 2nd, 3rd), and ask children to describe who is first, who is last, and who is in between.

What is the difference between ordinal and cardinal numbers?

Ordinal numbers tell position (3rd), while cardinal numbers tell how many (three). Both are useful, but they answer different questions.

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1.

Look at the picture. Which one of the following statements is true?

[ ]	The first child in the queue is a boy
[ ]	The fourth child in the queue is wearing a red cardigan
[ ]	The second child in the queue has a rucksack
[ ]	The third child in the queue is wearing trousers

2.

Look at the picture. Which one of the following statements is true?

[ ]	The third person in the line is wearing a striped top
[ ]	The fifth person in the line is a boy
[ ]	The fourth person in the line has short hair
[ ]	The first person in the line is taller than everyone else

3.

Look at the picture. Which one of the following statements is true?

[ ]	The third person in the race is wearing red
[ ]	The fourth person in the race is wearing yellow
[ ]	The first person in the race is wearing blue
[ ]	The second person in the race is wearing green

4.

Look at the picture. Which one of the following statements is true?

[ ]	The fourth person in the race is wearing a white top
[ ]	The first person in the race is wearing a striped top
[ ]	The second person in the race is wearing a white top
[ ]	The third person in the race is wearing a yellow and red top

5.

Look at the picture. Which one of the following statements is true?

[ ]	The 5th child in the queue is wearing a red shirt
[ ]	The 2nd child in the queue is a girl
[ ]	The 3rd child in the queue has black hair
[ ]	The 1st child in the queue is wearing a skirt

6.

Look at the picture. Which one of the following statements is true?

[ ]	Third place gets a silver medal
[ ]	Second place gets a gold medal
[ ]	First place gets a gold medal
[ ]	Second place gets a bronze medal

7.

What colour t-shirt is the fifth child wearing?

[ ]	White
[ ]	Pink
[ ]	Blue
[ ]	Green

8.

What is the fourth person in this queue wearing?

[ ]	A green top
[ ]	A blue top
[ ]	White shorts
[ ]	An orange t-shirt

9.

Look closely at the picture. Who is fifth in the line before the teacher?

[ ]	A girl with red tights
[ ]	A girl with a pink rucksack
[ ]	A girl wearing blue jeans
[ ]	A boy with white trousers

10.

Look at the picture. Who is after the fifth child in the line?

[ ]	A boy with white trousers
[ ]	A girl with red tights
[ ]	A girl with a pink rucksack
[ ]	A girl with a brown jumper

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Maths Quiz - Year 1 Numbers - Ordinal Numbers (Answers)

1.

Look at the picture. Which one of the following statements is true?

[ ]	The first child in the queue is a boy
[x]	The fourth child in the queue is wearing a red cardigan
[ ]	The second child in the queue has a rucksack
[ ]	The third child in the queue is wearing trousers

The fourth person in the queue is the girl in the red cardigan

2.

Look at the picture. Which one of the following statements is true?

[x]	The third person in the line is wearing a striped top
[ ]	The fifth person in the line is a boy
[ ]	The fourth person in the line has short hair
[ ]	The first person in the line is taller than everyone else

The third person in the line is the boy in the striped top

3.

Look at the picture. Which one of the following statements is true?

[ ]	The third person in the race is wearing red
[ ]	The fourth person in the race is wearing yellow
[x]	The first person in the race is wearing blue
[ ]	The second person in the race is wearing green

The person about to win the race and be first is wearing blue

4.

Look at the picture. Which one of the following statements is true?

[ ]	The fourth person in the race is wearing a white top
[ ]	The first person in the race is wearing a striped top
[x]	The second person in the race is wearing a white top
[ ]	The third person in the race is wearing a yellow and red top

The first, second and third people in the race are all wearing white tops!

5.

Look at the picture. Which one of the following statements is true?

[x]	The 5th child in the queue is wearing a red shirt
[ ]	The 2nd child in the queue is a girl
[ ]	The 3rd child in the queue has black hair
[ ]	The 1st child in the queue is wearing a skirt

The fifth child in the queue will be the fifth person to get a balloon and is wearing a red shirt

6.

Look at the picture. Which one of the following statements is true?

[ ]	Third place gets a silver medal
[ ]	Second place gets a gold medal
[x]	First place gets a gold medal
[ ]	Second place gets a bronze medal

Gold is for first place, silver is for second place and bronze is for third place

7.

What colour t-shirt is the fifth child wearing?

[ ]	White
[ ]	Pink
[x]	Blue
[ ]	Green

The second, fourth and fifth children are all wearing blue t-shirts

8.

What is the fourth person in this queue wearing?

[ ]	A green top
[ ]	A blue top
[ ]	White shorts
[x]	An orange t-shirt

The fourth person is the man in the orange t-shirt

9.

Look closely at the picture. Who is fifth in the line before the teacher?

[ ]	A girl with red tights
[ ]	A girl with a pink rucksack
[x]	A girl wearing blue jeans
[ ]	A boy with white trousers

A girl wearing blue jeans is 5th in the line

10.

Look at the picture. Who is after the fifth child in the line?

[x]	A boy with white trousers
[ ]	A girl with red tights
[ ]	A girl with a pink rucksack
[ ]	A girl with a brown jumper

The boy with white trousers is after the girl wearing blue jeans who is fifth