Hop and Fill

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a series of horizontal blocks, each representing a sequence of numbers for skip counting by fives. The sequences are presented in different colored rows, each row starting and ending with a number, but with missing numbers in between that need to be filled in. The starting numbers vary, and not all are multiples of five, which requires students to think critically about which numbers will continue the sequence correctly. The task is for students to “hop” from the starting number to the end number by skip counting in fives, filling in the blanks along the way.

The worksheet is intended to teach students the concept of skip counting by fives from various starting points, not just multiples of five. It enhances their understanding of numerical patterns and prepares them for the concepts of multiplication and division. The exercise also develops mental arithmetic skills, as students must calculate the sequence of numbers that come next. Furthermore, this task helps students become flexible in their counting, allowing them to apply the principle of skip counting from any given number.