Place value within 10 - Counting backwards - Worksheet

The worksheet titled "Counting Backwards 1" is designed to help Year 1 students master the concept of counting backwards as part of their understanding of place value within 10. The National Curriculum objective for this lesson is to count to and from ten, both forwards and backwards, starting from any number, and to be able to read and write these numbers in both numerals and words. To facilitate learning, resources such as number tracks, cubes, counters, and differentiated worksheets are employed, alongside teaching slides for guided instruction.

During the lesson, children will engage in various activities that involve completing number tracks by filling in missing numbers to form correct sequences. These sequences are presented in different formats, including numerals, written words, and pictorial images, to cater to various learning styles. The tasks are designed to enhance fluency and precision in counting, with the level of difficulty adjusted to cater to children working towards the expected level, at the expected level, or at greater depth. Key vocabulary includes terms like counting, backwards, less, greater, smaller, and sequence. The lesson also incorporates reasoning and problem-solving elements, where children must analyse statements related to counting sequences to determine their truthfulness, fostering critical thinking skills.