Before or After

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a mathematical exercise designed to help students practice skip counting by 4’s, but with a focus on identifying numbers that come immediately before and after certain points in the sequence. The format consists of pairs of boxes, each with a number in between, where students are required to write the preceding and succeeding numbers in the skip counting sequence. Some boxes have been filled with numbers to provide a partial guide. The activity not only involves forward counting but also requires the students to think backward to determine the number that comes before.

The worksheet aims to teach students the concept of skip counting both forwards and backwards, enhancing their understanding of number sequences. It encourages students to think critically about the relationship between consecutive numbers in a sequence. This skill is particularly useful for building a strong foundation for arithmetic operations like addition, subtraction, and introduction to multiplication. By completing this worksheet, students will improve their number fluency and gain confidence in their ability to navigate numerical patterns.