WorksheetsCounting on...
Total questions: 12
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Answer KeyCounting on...
Total questions: 12
1.
b)
18
2.
b)
14
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14
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60
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b) 80
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10
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a) 50
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b) 29
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c) 84
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600
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a)
75
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140
Counting on...
Created by Melissa Thomas
12 questions
1st - 2nd Grade
Math
Updated Sep 2026
"Counting on..." is a free printable mathematics worksheet for Grades 1–2 that builds number-sequence fluency through 12 items: nine multiple-choice questions, two fill-in-the-blank items, and one multiple-select question. Students identify missing or next numbers in sequences that count by 1, 2, 5, 10, and 100, including sequences within the 1–16, 35–75, 60–80, 120–140, and 200–600 ranges. They also determine one more than 28 and 49 and one less than 85. The worksheet gives learners repeated practice recognizing the counting rule, extending a sequence, and applying adjacent-number relationships rather than relying on memorized answers. Its varied response formats provide quick evidence of whether students can continue patterns independently, including selecting the correct continuation from several choices. Use it for elementary math practice, review, or a short formative check; a complete answer key is included for efficient feedback and grading.
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What does the "Counting on..." worksheet cover?
This Grade 1–2 mathematics worksheet covers extending number sequences and finding one more or one less. Its 12 questions use multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and multiple-select formats to practise counting by 1, 2, 5, 10, and 100, helping students identify the rule and supply the next or missing number.
How can I use this worksheet to teach counting patterns?
First, model how to compare two consecutive numbers and name the counting rule, such as adding 2, 5, 10, or 100. Then have students explain the rule before completing the matching sequence items, and use the one-more and one-less questions to connect sequence patterns with adjacent-number relationships.
What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this counting worksheet?
Watch for students continuing a sequence by the wrong increment, such as adding 1 to a pattern that counts by 5 or 10, or confusing counting by tens with counting by hundreds. Students may also reverse one more and one less, or choose a distractor that is close to the correct next number instead of checking the pattern across the full sequence.
How do I assign and grade this worksheet?
On Wayground, assign "Counting on..." as a printable PDF or as a digital quiz, and use the complete answer key to check all 12 responses. Printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app.
How can I differentiate this counting worksheet for my students?
In the worksheet’s Advanced Settings, adjust font spacing and font size to make the number sequences and response choices easier to read. You can also apply a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language while keeping its counting-sequence, one-more, and one-less practice intact.
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