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Represent counting in fives as the 5 times table

Lesson details

Learning outcome

I can represent counting in fives as the 5 times table.

Key learning points

  1. Counting in fives is the pattern of the 5 times table.

Keywords

  • 5 times table - A set of multiplication facts where the product is a multiple of 5

  • Skip counting - Counting in steps of equal size. For example, skip counting in twos means to count in equal steps of two.

Common misconception

Children may struggle to count in multiples of 5s

Use of concrete resources: counters can support children to practise skip counting in 5s

Teacher tip

The focus of this lesson is recognition of multiples of five and connecting this to tables facts. Use every opportunity to rehearse and chant multiplication facts including skip counting and chanting multiplication tables to support fluency.

Licence

This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2025), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).

Lesson video

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Prior knowledge starter quiz

6 Questions

Q1.
The previous multiple of 10 to 40 is

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Correct Answer: 30

Q2.
The next multiple of 10 to 50 is

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Correct Answer: 60

Q3.
Sweets come in packs of 10 Use the table below to find the previous multiple of 10 , 70

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Correct Answer: 60

Q4.
Sweets come in packs of 10 Use the table below find the next multiple of 10 100, 110,

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Correct Answer: 120

Q5.
Look at the representation below. Select the correct equation which shows this.

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3 × 10 = 3 × 10 − 10
Correct answer: 5 × 10 = 4 × 10 + 10
5 × 10 = 4 × 10 − 10
5 × 10 = 5 × 10 + 10

Q6.
Look at the representation below. Select the correct equation which shows this.

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5 × 10 = 5 × 10 − 10
5 × 10 = 5 × 10 + 10
Correct answer: 5 × 10 = 6 × 10 − 10
5 × 10 = 6 × 10 + 10

6 Questions

Q1.
Skip count in 5s to count the counters. Select the correct number of counters.

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5
10
Correct answer: 15
20

Q2.
Skip count in 5s to count the counters. There are counters.

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Correct Answer: 25

Q3.
There are __________ bundles of 5 pencils.

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one
two
three
Correct answer: four

Q4.
4 children show one of their hands. How many fingers will there be altogether? fingers

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Correct Answer: 20

Q5.
Laura has found some 5 p coins. What is the total amount? p

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Correct Answer: 30, 30p

Q6.
If Aisha has 55 p altogether, how many 5 p coins does she have? Aisha has coins.

Correct Answer: 11

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