Math
Why Do We Skip Count?
2, 4, 6, 8, 10... What are we really doing?
The short answer
Skip counting helps us count equal groups faster.
Let’s explore
- Skip counting helps us count equal groups faster.
- It also helps children recognize patterns and prepares them for multiplication.
- Example: 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 is four groups of two, so 4 × 2 = 8.
Quick Quiz
- What is the short answer to “Why Do We Skip Count?”?
- Can you explain one key fact in your own words?
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The digit looks the same. Why does its value change?
7 = 7 ones. 70 = 7 tens. 700 = 7 hundreds.
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Which Is Greater - 368 or 386?
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Start by comparing the largest place value. 368 and 386 both have 3 hundreds.
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Odd or Even?
How can we tell if a number is odd or even?
Even numbers can be divided into two equal whole-number groups. Examples: 2, 4, 6, 8.