Mathematics·Counting & Cardinality·procedural
Counting forwards and backwards
Count forwards and backwards in steps of 3 from 0
Suggested ages 6–7
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