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Mathematics·Counting & Cardinality·procedural

Counting forwards and backwards

Count forwards and backwards in steps of 3 from 0

Suggested ages 6–7

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Learning journey

Your child is building counting confidence — learning to skip count by 3s and count forwards and backwards in tens from any starting number.

Evidence of understanding

  • Count 3, 6, 9, 12, 15 … up to at least 30
  • Count backwards in 3s from 30
  • Identify the next number in a sequence of multiples of 3

Assessment prompt

Can Counting forwards and backwards count in threes — 3, 6, 9, 12, 15 — far enough to reach 30 without losing track or needing to start over?

Standards alignment

Maths/Y2/NPV/1GB · uk-nc-2013

Count in steps

The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1