Skipping Stars

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is composed of a collection of stars arranged in no apparent order on the page, with the number 10 prominently placed at the top. Students are instructed to count by tens and fill in the missing numbers that logically continue the sequence suggested by the starting number. The task is to write the correct subsequent multiples of ten on each star to complete the pattern. At the end of the activity, students can evaluate their performance by circling one of three smiley faces, ranging from sad to happy.

The worksheet is designed to reinforce the concept of skip counting by tens, helping students to become more comfortable with the base-ten numbering system. By completing this exercise, students enhance their ability to recognize and predict numerical patterns, which is essential for developing math skills like addition, subtraction, and multiplication. The task also encourages students to practice their handwriting of numbers. The self-evaluation feature at the bottom encourages students to reflect on their level of understanding and feelings toward the exercise.