How it works
Start at the number. Say the next one, and the next.
You don't have to start at one. Start at 7 and say 8, 9, 10.
Each number is one more than the one before.
Worked examples
Start at 7
- Pip says 7.
- Now you say the next: 8, 9, 10.
- Each number is one more.
Start at 12
- Say 12 and carry on.
- 13, 14, 15.
- You didn't have to start at one.
What comes next?
- You hear 4, 5, 6.
- The next number is one more than 6.
- It is 7.
A taste of the worksheet
These are the first problems of set A. The printable sheet has many more, with an answer key.
- Count on. The missing number is ___.
- Carry on from 8. What comes next?
- Carry on from 9. The next number is ___.
- Does 12 come right after 11?
- Carry on from 17. The next number is ___.
Words to know
- next
- The one that comes after.
- count on
- Say the next numbers.
Watch out for
- Don't say the starting number again.