Counting in Steps of 3 - Worksheet

Engaging with the concept of skip counting, a series of worksheets focuses on counting in steps of three. Each worksheet presents a different challenge to help reinforce this mathematical skill. The first worksheet invites students to complete a sequence of numbers by adding or subtracting three, ensuring they understand the pattern of counting in threes. As they progress through the sequences, students become more adept at recognising and continuing the patterns presented to them, laying a strong foundation for number sense and arithmetic progression.

Subsequent worksheets introduce a variety of activities to further students' understanding of counting in steps of three. Students are asked to identify the odd one out in a sequence, apply their knowledge to solve problems involving counting forwards and backwards, and navigate through mazes by following the rule of moving in threes. These exercises not only test their ability to count in steps but also encourage logical reasoning and problem-solving. For instance, one task asks whether certain numbers would be spoken aloud when counting in threes from a given number, while another challenges them to calculate the total number of items collected over a period of time. These activities are designed to make learning about number sequences interactive and enjoyable.