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Counting by 2,5,10 and backwords

21 questions

1st - 1st Grade

Mathematics

Counting by 2,5,10 and backwords is a Grade 1 mathematics worksheet that develops early number-sequence fluency. Students practise skip-counting forward by 2 and 5, identifying missing numbers in sequences, counting backward, and arranging numbers in descending order. The worksheet includes 21 questions: 6 multiple-select items, 14 multiple-choice items, and 1 fill-in-the-blank item. Use this free printable worksheet to reinforce counting patterns after direct instruction, guided practice, or work with a number line. Its varied question formats ask students to recognize the next term, select correctly ordered sequences, complete forward and backward patterns, and supply a missing number, helping teachers check both pattern recognition and accurate counting. A complete answer key is included for efficient review, feedback, and grading.

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Counting by 2,5,10 and backwords

Total questions: 21

Name
Class
Date
1.

Select the correct answer.

a)

6

b)

5

2.

Select the correct answer.

a)

10

b)

12

3.

Select the correct answer.

a)

8, 10

b)

7, 8

4.

Skip count by 2.


12, ____, 16, 18

a)

14

b)

13

5.

Skip count by 2.


28, ____, 32, 34

a)

26

b)

30

6.

Skip count by 2.

What number comes next?

20, 22, 24, 26, _____, 30

a)

32

b)

28

7.

Rearrange the number count by 5

a)

5,15,10,25,20

b)

5,10,15,20,25

c)

5,6,7,8,9

d)

5,10,20,30,40

8.

Choose the best answer? Counting by 5.

What's next after 25

a)
b)
c)
d)
9.

Count the backwards count by 5

a)

50,45,40,35,30,25

b)

50,49,48,47,46,45

c)

50,40,30,20,10,5

d)

5,10,15,20,24,23

10.

Count down numbers

a)

10

b)

8

c)

7

d)

9

11.

Find the missing numbers. 25, ....., ........ ,......., ........, ........, 31

a)

26, 27, 28, 29, 30

b)

32, 33, 34, 35, 36

c)

8, 9, 10, 19, 20

12.

Help me! What are the missing numbers?

a)

11, 12, 15

b)

12, 11, 15

c)

15, 29, 39

d)

15, 13, 11

13.

30, ______, 28, 27, 26, 25, 24, 23, 22, 21, 20

a)

31

b)

30

c)

29

14.

30, 29, 28, 27, 26, 25, 24, 23, 22, 21, 20, (a)   , 18, 17, 16, 15

15.

Select the correct

Descending Order

a)

32, 34, 36, 38, 40

b)

40, 38, 34, 36, 32

c)

40, 38, 36, 34, 32

d)

40, 38, 36, 32, 34

16.
Count backwards: 
72, 71, ___, 69, ___, 67, 66. What numbers are missing?
a)
69, 70
b)
70, 65
c)
70, 68
d)
69, 66
17.

Count back by 10's from 60

a)

40, 30, 20

b)

30, 20, 15

c)

50, 40, 30

18.

26, 25, 24, ___

a)

23

b)

32

c)

54

19.
Count backwards.
10, 9, 8, __
a)
7
b)
11
c)
6
20.
Count back from 12
a)
12, 14, 16
b)
13, 14, 15
c)
11, 10, 9
21.

54, 53, 52, ____

a)

29

b)

51

c)

15

Answer Key

Counting by 2,5,10 and backwords

Total questions: 21

1.
a)

6

2.
a)

10

3.
a)

8, 10

4.
a)

14

5.
b)

30

6.
b)

28

7.
b)

5,10,15,20,25

8.
d)
9.
a)

50,45,40,35,30,25

10.
b)

8

11.
a)

26, 27, 28, 29, 30

12.
d)

15, 13, 11

13.
c)

29

14.
19
15.
c)

40, 38, 36, 34, 32

16.
c) 70, 68
17.
c)

50, 40, 30

18.
a)

23

19.
a) 7
20.
c) 11, 10, 9
21.
b)

51

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FAQs

What does this skip-counting worksheet cover?

This Grade 1 worksheet covers forward skip-counting by 2 and 5, backward counting, missing numbers in sequences, and descending order. Its 21 items use multiple-select, multiple-choice, and fill-in-the-blank formats, so students must recognize patterns, choose the correct continuation or arrangement, and enter a missing term.

How can I use this worksheet to teach skip-counting and backward counting?

Model a few number sequences by having students say the counting rule aloud, such as adding 2 or adding 5, before they complete the worksheet. Then use the missing-number and “what comes next” items for guided practice, and discuss how backward sequences change when students count down. Finish with the ordering questions to check whether students can apply the pattern independently.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this worksheet?

Students may count by 1 instead of maintaining a constant jump of 2 or 5, choose a forward pattern when an item requires backward counting, or place numbers in ascending order when descending order is requested. In the missing-number and fill-in-the-blank items, check that students preserve the sequence across every gap rather than using only the numbers immediately beside the blank. Multiple-select questions may also reveal whether students can identify all correct choices rather than selecting a single option automatically.

How do I assign and grade this counting worksheet?

Wayground provides this worksheet as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz, and it includes a complete answer key. For printable submissions, teachers can scan student work with the Wayground for Teachers app to support grading. The PDF option also lets schools offer practice with less screen use.

How can I differentiate this number-sequence worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing and font size so the counting sequences and answer choices are easier to read. You can also apply a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language, depending on your students’ needs.

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