Key Stage One : Maths : Number : Patterns : Number Steps Fives


This maths teaching pack for Key Stage One gets the children to practise counting in steps of five from any number going forwards and backwards to complete different number sequences. The class can identify how to use using addition and subtraction calculation skills to continue each of the number patterns.

Download this teaching pack including a lesson plan, classroom activities and an interactive presentation to teach the children to practise counting in steps of five from any number going forwards and backwards to complete different number sequences

Learning Objectives

Count in steps of 5 from any number, forward and backward. Applying their increasing knowledge of mental methods.

Learning Outcomes

I can count in steps of five to complete number sequences. I can count on and back when adding and subtracting fives.

Number Steps (support)

Activity to help the children practise counting in steps of five from different numbers going forwards and backwards

Number Steps (core)

Activity to help the children practise counting in steps of five from different numbers going forwards and backwards

Number Steps (extension)

Activity to help the children practise counting in steps of five from different numbers going forwards and backwards

Number Steps

Interactive activity to help the children practise counting in steps of five from any number going forwards and backwards to complete different number sequences

Download this teaching pack including a lesson plan, classroom activities and an interactive presentation to teach the children to practise counting in steps of five from any number going forwards and backwards to complete different number sequences

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