Five a Day - Number - Counting

The 'Maths Five a Day' resource offers a set of five questions each day, modeled after the style found in SATs papers, focusing on the topic of counting, specifically dealing with multiples. This particular set of questions is designed to help students practice and assess their understanding of numerical sequences where numbers increase or decrease by a consistent amount. Teachers are encouraged to use these questions as a quick starter activity, either to gauge students' prior knowledge or to encourage retrieval practice, reinforcing what they have already learned.

The questions vary in complexity and require students to identify and continue patterns in sequences. For example, one question presents a descending sequence where each number decreases by 1,000, and students must determine the next number in the sequence. Another question challenges students to fill in missing numbers in an ascending sequence, sharpening their skills in identifying the common difference between terms. Answers are provided immediately after each question, allowing for instant feedback. The resource is designed to be interactive and engaging, promoting mathematical thinking and problem-solving skills among students.