Tally Marks in IB PYP Grade 1 Mathematics
Tally marks are a quick way to count and record. Grade 1 learners draw four lines and a slash to make five, count tallies, and fill in tally charts from pictures.
PYP learning is inquiry-based, so every worksheet here is short, colourful and playful, with a friendly animal guide and a teacher answer key on page 2.
What learners practise
- Drawing tally marks for a number
- Counting tallies in fives
- Reading a tally chart
- Counting pictures to make a tally
- Writing the total
Tally marks at a glance
- 1 line for each item
- 4 lines and a slash make 5
- Count in fives: 5, 10, 15 then count on
- Tally chart: tallies and totals side by side
For students
Read each instruction carefully, try every question and colour the animal when you finish.
For parents
Print on A4, read the instructions aloud together and let your child work alone before you check.
For teachers
Use a worksheet as a starter, homework or exit ticket. Each one has a name, class and date box and an answer key.
Use tally marks in real games: every time a child rolls a six on a die, they add a mark.
Quick answers
Who is the Tally Marks page for?
It is for IB PYP Grade 1 Mathematics learners, typically aged 6–7, and for the parents and teachers who support them.
Why does a tally slash across four lines?
It groups items in fives, which makes counting quick and easy to check.
How high do tally worksheets go?
They go up to about 15 so learners can practise the grouping.
How should I use these worksheets?
Pick one worksheet, let your child try it without help first, then check together with the answer key on page 2. Short sessions of five to ten minutes, a few times a week, work best.
Keep exploring
Data Handling 
Pictographs 
Bar Charts