Place value - Counting in 3s - Worksheet

In the "Count in 3s" worksheet, part of a series designed to teach children the concept of place value, students are encouraged to count in steps of 2, 3, and 5 from 0, aligning with the National Curriculum objectives. The lesson aims to develop fluency and precision in counting, requiring resources such as differentiated worksheets, teaching slides, and a 100 square grid. The vocabulary for this lesson includes terms like forwards, backwards, multiples, patterns, and number sequence. As they count forwards and backwards in multiples of 3, children are prompted to identify patterns using aids like a number track or counting stick, and concrete representations to visualize the sequences.

Throughout the exercise, key questions guide students to observe the size and pattern of the numbers in the sequence. For example, they are asked whether the numbers are getting larger or smaller and what they are counting up in. To help with the tasks, children will use a hundred square grid to shade in the multiples of 3, which assists them in answering the questions on the worksheet. More advanced activities involve reasoning and problem-solving, where students count in 3s to verify the truth of a statement and explore new counting patterns by adding or subtracting numbers. This structured approach enables children to achieve different levels of understanding, from working towards basic fluency to delving into greater depth with more complex problems.