By the end of this lesson, learners will:
- explore counting both forwards and backwards in 5s.
- be introduced to the language of multiplication, for example, “There are 4 equal groups of 5. There are 20 altogether.
- practice skip counting by 5s as a precursor to multiplication, helping them become familiar with the concept of repeated addition.
Curriculum Alignment: Year 2 Number: Number and Place Value
- Count in steps of 2, 3, and 5 from 0, and in 10s from any number, forward and backward.
