This math topic focuses on practicing skip counting downwards by single digits to find the next number in a pattern. This skill is included under the advanced number sense category. The problems present sequences where learners must subtract a consistent number (e.g., 3, 4, 5, or 6) to determine the missing number in the sequence. Multiple-choice answers are provided for each question, enhancing critical thinking as participants decide the correct continuation of each number sequence.
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Skip Counting Downward by Single Digits - Next in Pattern
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What is the next number in the pattern, skip counting downwards by 3
18, 15, 12, __
Skip Counting Downward by Single Digits - Next in Pattern Worksheet
| Math worksheet on 'Skip Counting Downward by Single Digits - Next in Pattern (Level 3)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Number Sense - Advanced' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/number_sense_advanced/ |
| What is the next number in the pattern, skip counting downwards by 3 |
| 15, 12, 9, __ |
| 6 |
| 5 |
| 7 |
| 25, 20, 15, __ |
| What is the next number in the pattern, skip counting downwards by 5 |
| 11 |
| 10 |
| What is the next number in the pattern, skip counting downwards by 4 |
| 20, 16, 12, __ |
| 8 |
| 9 |
| 7 |
| What is the next number in the pattern, skip counting downwards by 4 |
| 24, 20, 16, __ |
| 11 |
| 12 |
| 13 |
| What is the next number in the pattern, skip counting downwards by 3 |
| 18, 15, 12, __ |
| 8 |
| 10 |
| 9 |
| What is the next number in the pattern, skip counting downwards by 6 |
| 30, 24, 18, __ |
| 11 |
| 12 |
| 13 |