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Functional Maths curriculum · Level 1 live
Practical maths forthe world your learner lives in.
Able Marga's printable Functional Maths curriculum develops useful number understanding through familiar objects and everyday situations. Level 1 moves from visual foundations to counting real objects, recognising numerals, showing quantity on fingers, identifying Indian coins and notes, and understanding full and empty.
Not sure where to start? Use the free Placement Guide →
Available now11 units · ₹999
11 structured units270+ activities across 40 weeks
Real-life numeracyObjects, fingers, money and daily choices
Flexible responsesPoint, circle, match, write or use AAC
Progress checksPre-test, teaching and post-test
Functional Maths Level 1
Eleven units from visual foundations to useful maths.
The sequence begins before formal counting and gradually connects number ideas to familiar objects, fingers, Indian money and everyday situations.
Foundation skills
Units 01–04
Sort
Sort items into real places such as a spoon stand, shoe rack or drawer.
Colours
Identify colours and learn simple shapes together.
Big & Small
Compare size using familiar everyday objects.
Number sense
Units 05–08
More & Less
Compare quantities: more, less and same.
Numbers I Can See
Recognise the numerals 1 to 5.
Counting Till 5
Count real daily-use objects up to five.
Show Me With Fingers
Show quantities using fingers.
Applied maths
Units 09–10
Coins & Notes
Recognise and tell apart Indian coins and notes up to ₹50.
Full & Empty
Understand full, empty and half through real containers.
Review
Unit 11
Year End Review
Revisit all ten skills and celebrate progress with a certificate.
Start with what the learner can see, touch and use today.
Real-life learning
Maths begins in real life, not on a worksheet.
A number becomes meaningful when it connects to something familiar. Level 1 uses the printable page to introduce the idea, then brings it into daily routines with real objects and useful choices.
See the same idea clearly in a simple picture or object.
Touch, place and organise familiar items into meaningful groups.
Count a small set, show it on fingers, or decide which has more.
Find the same skill in a room, routine, shop or journey.
Everyday maths can happen almost anywhere.
See how guided teaching works →
A clear four-week rhythm
Inside every Functional Maths unit.
The structure stays familiar while the maths changes. Adults know what to do next, and learners get time to understand, practise with support and use the idea with real objects.
A pre-check and post-check help adults see progress without pressure.
Errorless start
Begin with a clear model and enough visual support for an early successful response.
Guided practice
Repeat the concept through short picture-supported tasks with adult guidance.
Real objects
Move beyond paper to count, sort, compare or identify familiar objects and money.
Show what you know
Try the skill with less help, complete the post-check and choose the next step.
Reading or writing is not required to take part.
Point
Touch
Look
Place
Show fingers
Sign
Speak
Use AAC
Preview the activity style and adult instructions before choosing the full set.
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Build useful early numeracy through one full year of sequenced, picture-supported teaching and practice with real objects.
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Functional Maths — Level 1
From matching, sorting and size to numerals 1–5, counting real objects, fingers, Indian coins and notes, and full or empty containers.
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- 11 structured curriculum units
- 270+ printable activities
- 40-week learning sequence
- Pre-check and post-check pages
- Clear guidance for supporting adults
- No independent reading or writing required
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Functional Maths FAQ
Helpful answers before you begin.
Level 1 is designed for guided use at home, in therapy or in the classroom. Begin with the learner's current understanding and connect each idea to daily life.
What is functional numeracy?
Functional numeracy means using early maths in everyday situations—recognising a number, counting objects, comparing quantity, identifying money, understanding full or empty, and making practical choices. The aim is useful understanding, not memorising sums without context.
Can I start if my child cannot count yet?
Yes. Level 1 begins with pre-number foundations such as matching, sorting, colours, shapes, size, and more or less. Counting is introduced only after these visual ideas have been practised.
How can I practise counting with real objects?
Use small groups of familiar items such as spoons, socks, snack pieces or toys. Touch or move one object for each count, then look for the same numerals on a remote control, mobile keypad or lift button.
How does Level 1 introduce Indian money?
The Coins and Notes unit first teaches the learner to tell a coin from a note and recognise familiar Indian money up to ₹50. Real or play money can then be used for supported practice; calculation and change come in later levels.
Can a non-speaking learner or AAC user participate?
Yes. A learner can point, touch, look, place an object, show a quantity on fingers, sign, speak or use AAC. Independent speech, reading and writing are not required.
What age is Functional Maths Level 1 for?
Able Marga is designed for children with special needs aged 2 and up, but placement depends on current functional ability rather than age or school class. Use the Placement Guide when choosing a starting level.
Can parents use it for homeschooling?
Yes. The curriculum includes a clear sequence and guidance for supporting adults, making it suitable for short, repeatable home-learning sessions. Educators and therapists can use the same material in classrooms or sessions.
Can I see a sample before buying?
Yes. Visit the free samples page to see the visual style, adult guidance and activity format before choosing the complete Level 1 curriculum.
Begin with useful maths
Turn numbers into skills the learner can use every day.
Choose the complete Functional Maths Level 1 curriculum, or explore a real sample first. Start small, practise with familiar objects and build from successful responses.