Counting back from 20
Lesson details
Learning outcome
You can count backwards from any number between 0 and 20.
Key learning points
- Reciting the number words backwards from 20 by rote.
- Counting backwards from 20 to 0 using manipulatives to support understanding of the number before.
- Counting back from any number to any number.
Keywords
Count back - Reciting the numbers in reverse order to count backwards or down from a given number to 20.
Before - The number before refers to the previous number in the count.
Common misconception
Knowing the number before when counting backwards.
Giving 2 or 3 numbers to establish a pattern then reducing to 2 and then just the given number.
Teacher tip
This lesson can be taught with the slides as teacher notes and you may decide not to show them to pupils. Repeat commonly missed numbers in tasks and checks. The more opportunities to practice, the more secure pupils will become.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the number of counters shown here?
Q2.How many legs does this spider have?
Q3.Which of these sentences is correct?
Q4.Which of these sentences is correct?
Q5.Which of these sentences is correct?
Q6.What number comes one place before 20?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Counting back from 19, what is the next number?
Q2.Counting back from 14, what is the next number?
Q3.What is one less than 17?
Q4.If I count backwards from 9, what numbers would I say?
Q5.Continue the countdown. What would come next?
Q6.What is one fewer than six?
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