Start the year with a clear picture of what your pupils already know with our Reception maths baseline assessment resources. Designed for teachers following the White Rose EYFS maths progression, this block supports early assessment of number, shape and pattern in a practical, age-appropriate way.
With strong foundations as the focus, the activities help you observe pupils’ early number sense, counting behaviours and mathematical vocabulary through simple tasks, discussion and hands-on exploration.
Each pack includes:
These Reception baseline maths activities are ideal for the first few weeks of the Autumn term and link closely to Development Matters and the Early Learning Goals.
Explore our full EYFS maths scheme of work for weekly lesson plans, interactive slides and differentiated activities from Autumn Block 2 onwards.
A Reception maths baseline is an informal starting-point assessment. It isn’t a test. Instead, it helps you understand what each pupil can already do with early number, counting, sorting, pattern and shape through a mixture of play, observation and adult-guided tasks.
Our EYFS Autumn Block 1 baseline assessment resources are designed to support this process with structured activities, clear prompts and simple recording formats. With strong foundations as the priority, the focus is on the key early maths knowledge and behaviours pupils need to succeed as the year progresses.
The baseline activities support observation and assessment in areas such as:
These Reception baseline maths activities can be used flexibly alongside your classroom routines and continuous provision. They align with the White Rose EYFS maths progression and support meaningful assessment without formal testing or pressure.
Browse the full EYFS maths scheme for complete weekly planning from Autumn Block 2 onwards.
