Counting in 25s to 500 - PowerPoint

In a series of engaging maths teaching resources, Year 4 students are encouraged to develop their understanding of number and place value by learning to count in increments of 25 up to 500. The exercise involves adding 25 to the previous number in a sequence, starting from zero. This methodical approach helps students recognise patterns in numbers and reinforces their multiplication skills, particularly with the 25 times table. To aid memory, the resources highlight that there are four lots of 25 in every 100, and all multiples of 25 end in either 0 or 5, with 25 being a quarter of 100. By practising these sequences, children become more confident in handling larger numbers and develop a solid foundation for more complex mathematical concepts.

The resources include a range of activities designed to support the learning objective. Students are prompted to fill in missing numbers in a sequence, with each slide in the PowerPoint presentation revealing a number and challenging them to find the next one within a two-second time frame. To further reinforce the concept, the resources offer a worksheet where students can practice counting in 25s by filling in gaps in a number sequence. For a more interactive experience, there's a link to an online game that allows students to practise skip counting in 25s. All these elements combine to create an interactive and supportive learning environment that caters to various learning styles and helps solidify the students' counting skills.