Should I insert "page 1" at the top of a one-page assignment?

Should I insert “page 1” at the top of a one-page assignment?

Note: This post relates to content in the eighth edition of the MLA Handbook. For up-to-date guidance, see the ninth edition of the MLA Handbook.

Listing a page number for a one-page assignment is likely not necessary, but you should check with your instructor about pagination and other formatting matters.