Counting in multiples of two, five, ten

I can use my knowledge of skip counting forwards and backwards in 2s, 5s, 10s when solving problems.

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Counting in multiples of two, five, ten

I can use my knowledge of skip counting forwards and backwards in 2s, 5s, 10s when solving problems.

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Key learning points

When skip counting in twos, we say, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 …
When skip counting in twos from any given number, we can see this as two more or two less than the odd or even number.
When skip counting in fives, we say, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 …
When skip counting in tens, we say, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 …

Keywords

Skip counting - Counting in a number that is not 1
Odd number - Any integer that cannot be divided exactly by 2
Forwards - When you count forwards, the number become greater in value.
Backwards - When you count backwards, the number become less in value.

Common misconception

Children miss out numbers when skip counting.

Children could have resources like number lines to refer to when counting. These can be removed once children become more confident.

Confidence in counting in 2s, 5s and 10s must be developed through frequent practice as it lays the foundation for multiplying by 2, 5 and 10 in Year 2. This lesson showcases opportunities for skip counting throughout a school day and within everyday routines.

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