Grade 1 · Year 2 · Class 1 · ages 6–7 · Number sense
Skip counting: Grade 1 practice
Counting on in 2s, 3s, 4s, 5s and 10s and finding the missing number. Eight questions at a time, instant feedback and a mastery score from 0 to 100.
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The idea in one minute
Skip counting is the doorway to the times tables, so say the numbers out loud.
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One question at each level. Tap a question to see the answer.
Easy 4, 6, , 10, 12
Answer: 8
Medium 2, 4, 6, , 10
Answer: 8
Challenge 0, 8, , 24, 32
Answer: 16
More ways to practise skip counting
- Printable skip counting worksheet with an answer key (new questions every time)
- Number Sequences: Spot the pattern and type the next number. Add, multiply, squares, Fibonacci and more.
- All Grade 1 practice · Number sense worksheets
Related skills
- Greater than, less than and equal to (Grade 1)
- Tens and ones (place value) (Grade 1)
- Odd and even numbers (Grade 1)
- One more, one less (Grade 1)
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FAQ
Skip counting: questions
What grade is skip counting?
It is usually taught in Grade 1 (Year 2 in England, Class 1 in India, ages 6–7), though schools and countries differ. Try the grade above or below if it feels too hard or too easy.
What does a skip counting question look like?
For example: "2, 4, 6, …, 10" The answer is 8. Skip counting is the doorway to the times tables, so say the numbers out loud.
What should I learn before and after skip counting?
Before it, try greater than, less than and equal to (Grade 1). After it, move on to tens and ones (place value) (Grade 1).
How can I get better at skip counting?
Skip counting is the doorway to the times tables, so say the numbers out loud. Practise a little every day, read the hint after each wrong answer, and use the printable worksheet when you want to write it out.
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