White Rose-Aligned 3.0 Assessment – How Many Now?

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.