NSW Stage 1

Year 1 Practice

Building fluency in early reading and number. The goal is confident foundations, not exam prep.

What to focus on in Year 1

Reading simple texts and retelling
Addition and subtraction within 20
Sentence writing and spelling patterns
Ordering, sorting and simple logic

Free Year 1 sample questions

Year 1-level questions. Try each, then reveal the worked answer.

Mathematical Reasoning · Sample 1

What is 8 + 7?

A. 14
B. 15
C. 16
D. 13

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Answer: B — 15

8 + 7 = 15. Make 10 first: 8 + 2 = 10, then 10 + 5 = 15.

Reading · Sample 2

Mia went to the beach with her mum. They built a sandcastle. A big wave came and knocked it down. Mia laughed and started building again.

What knocked down the sandcastle?

A. The wind
B. A big wave
C. Mia's mum
D. A dog

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Answer: B — A big wave

The story says "a big wave came and knocked it down".

Thinking Skills · Sample 3

What number comes next? 2, 4, 6, 8, ___

A. 9
B. 10
C. 11
D. 12

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Answer: B — 10

The pattern counts by 2s: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10. Add 2 each time.

Thinking Skills · Sample 4

I am a number between 10 and 20. I am an even number. My ones digit is 4. What number am I?

A. 4
B. 14
C. 24
D. 12

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Answer: B — 14

Between 10 and 20 with ones digit 4 = 14. 14 is even. ✓

Practise at Year 1 level

Get a free, scored readiness check, then practise Year 1-level questions with adaptive difficulty and step-by-step coaching hints.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Year 1 cover in the NSW curriculum?

Year 1 sits in Stage 1 of the NSW curriculum. Key focus areas include reading simple texts and retelling, addition and subtraction within 20, sentence writing and spelling patterns.

Does Year 1 sit NAPLAN, OC or the Selective test?

Year 1 does not sit NAPLAN, the OC test or the Selective test. These are sat in specific years — NAPLAN in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9, the OC Placement Test in Year 4, and the Selective Placement Test in Year 6.

How can my child practise for Year 1?

Practise the question types your child will actually face — reading comprehension, mathematical reasoning and thinking skills — at Year 1 level. Start with the free sample questions above, then use adaptive daily practice that adjusts to your child's level.