Skip Counting Patterns and Sequences

This video tutorial introduces the concept of skip counting, which involves counting by numbers other than one. It begins with the simplest form, counting by tens, and progresses to counting by twos, fives, threes, and fours. Each section provides examples and highlights the patterns that make skip counting an efficient way to count quickly. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of mastering these skills for faster counting and provides practice opportunities.

What is skip counting?

• Counting by tens only

• Counting backwards

• Counting by a number other than one

• Counting by ones

What is the next number in the sequence when skip counting by tens: 10, 20, 30, ...?

• 60

• 50

• 35

• 40

Which method of counting is faster in the given example?

• Skip counting by fives

• Normal counting

• Skip counting by twos

• Skip counting by tens

What is the pattern when skip counting by fives?

• 5, 20, 35, 50, ...

• 5, 12, 19, 26, ...

• 5, 15, 25, 35, ...

• 5, 10, 15, 20, ...

What is the next number in the sequence when skip counting by threes: 3, 6, 9, ...?

• 13

• 15

• 11

• 12

What is the next number in the sequence when skip counting by fours: 4, 8, 12, ...?

• 14

• 16

• 18

• 20