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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What is the next number in the pattern, skip counting downwards by 3
15, 12, 9, __