Shark Learning
Grade 3/Skip Counting

Skip Counting Backwards by 10s

Count down by 10s starting from 1000
6
Sheets
2036
Views
274
Downloads

Preview

Skip Counting Backwards by 10s preview

Tap to open PDF

⭐ Easy2
Name
📊 Medium2
Name
🔥 Hard2
Name
Teacher Resources
Teaching Notes

Emphasize the change in the tens digit. Connect to subtraction of 10 and mental math strategies.

Vocabulary
Skip counting: Counting by a specific number.
Sequence: Numbers in a specific order.
Common Mistakes
  • Missing the tens digit change
  • Counting past zero
  • Inconsistent skip size
Differentiation
SupportUse a number line or 1000 chart. Count with manipulatives.
ChallengeStart from higher numbers. Count backwards by 100s.
Discussion Questions
  • What pattern do you notice when counting backwards by 10?
  • How is this similar to subtracting 10?
  • When might you need to count backwards by 10?
  • What happens to the ones digit?
Extension Activities
  • Count backwards by 10s on a number line.
  • Use base-ten blocks for counting.
  • Create your own backward sequences.
Parent Tip

Count backwards by 10s using a calendar or money.

Learning Path
Skill Cluster

Number Sense and Operations

Estimated Time

15 minutes

Skills Practiced
skip counting backwardsnumber sequencessubtraction within 100
Prerequisites
  • Count by 10s (forward)
  • Number patterns
  • Subtract single-digit numbers
Next Steps
  • Skip count backwards by 100s
  • Subtract multiples of 10
  • Mental subtraction
  • Skip Counting Forwards by 10s
  • Subtracting Multiples of 10