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Worksheet Description

This worksheet is structured with nine descending numerical sequences, where students are prompted to fill in the missing numbers that decrease by tens. Each sequence begins at a different starting point and requires the student to subtract ten to find the subsequent numbers. The sequences are arranged in a descending order and have a train illustration, suggesting movement or progression. The student’s task is to discern the pattern of decreasing by tens and to complete the sequences by writing the correct numbers in the provided spaces.

The worksheet is designed to teach students the concept of reverse skip counting by tens. It aims to enhance their understanding of numerical patterns and the base-ten number system, but in a subtractive context. This exercise helps students to become familiar with counting backwards, which is a skill that can improve their mental arithmetic and conceptual understanding of number relations. Additionally, such exercises are beneficial for developing a comprehensive number sense, which is vital for various mathematical operations and problem-solving tasks.