count in multiples of 50 and 100

Count in Multiples of 50 and 100

By the end of this unit, year 3 students learn to count in multiples of 50 and 100. This is a useful skill for many different situations, such as counting steps, counting money, or counting objects that are arranged in a grid.

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Lesson Overview

By the end of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. count forward and backward in multiples of 50 and 100;
  2. recognize the pattern in the sequence of numbers when counting in multiples of 50 and 100;
  3. understand that counting in multiples of 50 and 100 is the same as skip-counting by 50 and 100;
  4. apply the concept of counting in multiples of 50 and 100 in solving real-life and mathematical problems.

 

Curriculum Alignment: Year 3 Number: Number and Place Value

  • Count from 0 in multiples of 4, 8, 50 and 100; find 10 or 100 more or less than a given number.
Last updated on: February 17, 2026

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