Skip counting
Skip count by 2s, 5s, and 10s.
Objective
Skip count by 2s, 5s, and 10s.
What it means
Skip counting means counting forward by the same amount each time, instead of by ones.
See it
Use this model while you read. Move it around to see what the math is doing.
Key terms
- skip count
- counting up by a fixed jump size each time
- pattern
- the repeating jump between numbers
Rules to remember
- Skip counting by 2: 2, 4, 6, 8, ...
- Skip counting by 5: 5, 10, 15, 20, ...
- Skip counting by 10: 10, 20, 30, ...
Step by step
- 1Find the jump sizeLook at the difference between the given numbers.
- 2Add the jumpAdd that same amount to find the next number.
Common mistakes
- Counting by ones instead of the skip amount.
- Losing track of the jump size.
Tips
- Say the jump size before you start.
- Check by subtracting two numbers in the sequence.