Using Skip Counting to Solve Word Problems

This video tutorial teaches skip counting as a method to solve number patterns and word problems. It covers both forward and backward skip counting, using examples like counting candies and money. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of applying skip counting to solve various problems, including missing number puzzles and reverse counting challenges.

What is skip counting and how is it used in solving problems?

What are some common misunderstandings students have about skip counting?

Explain how skip counting can help in solving missing number puzzles.

How many pieces of candy does Sara need for 8 party bags if each bag contains 5 pieces?

If Marcus has $103 and receives $10 each week, how much will he have after 5 weeks?

In the problem where Sara used 55 pieces of candy, how can we determine how many bags she packed?

How many trays of cookies did Latasha's dad bake if he baked 50 cookies and each tray holds 10 cookies?