Mathematics Curriculum Levels - International Comparison

Mathematics Curriculum Levels

Comparison of mathematics education levels across different countries

Elementary School Mathematics

United States

Elementary School

Kindergarten (Grade K)

Ages 5-6

Counting, basic shapes, patterns, number recognition

  • Counting to 100
  • Basic addition and subtraction
  • Shape recognition
  • Measurement concepts

Grades 1-2

Ages 6-8

Basic arithmetic, place value, simple word problems

  • Addition and subtraction up to 20
  • Place value (ones, tens)
  • Time and money concepts
  • Basic geometry

Grades 3-5

Ages 8-11

Multiplication, division, fractions, decimals

  • Multiplication and division
  • Fractions and decimals
  • Measurement and data
  • Basic geometry concepts

Canada

Elementary School

Primary (Grades 1-3)

Ages 6-9

Number sense, basic operations, measurement

  • Number recognition and counting
  • Addition and subtraction
  • Measurement concepts
  • Basic geometry

Junior (Grades 4-6)

Ages 9-12

Multiplication, division, fractions, decimals

  • Multiplication and division
  • Fractions and decimals
  • Measurement conversion
  • Geometry and spatial sense

United Kingdom

Key Stages 1-2

Key Stage 1 (Years 1-2)

Ages 5-7

Number bonds, counting, basic shapes

  • Number bonds to 20
  • Addition and subtraction
  • Simple fractions
  • Properties of shapes

Key Stage 2 (Years 3-6)

Ages 7-11

Times tables, fractions, decimals, percentages

  • Times tables up to 12×12
  • Fractions, decimals, percentages
  • Measurement and geometry
  • Statistics

Australia

Foundation - Year 6

Foundation - Year 2

Ages 5-8

Number patterns, basic operations, shapes

  • Number sequences
  • Addition and subtraction
  • Basic measurement
  • 2D and 3D shapes

Years 3-6

Ages 8-12

Multiplication, division, fractions, decimals

  • Multiplication and division
  • Fractions and decimals
  • Angles and geometry
  • Data representation