See free Year 1 counting to 100 worked examples with clear strategies and answers, aligned to the England primary curriculum.
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Four worked examples
Try each question first, then compare the strategy and answer. The aim is to understand the method, not just copy the final result.
1
Count on
Say the numbers after 14: 15, __, __, __, __.
How to think about it: Read the digits and place-value clues carefully. Work one place at a time, then use the number pattern or inverse fact to check the result. Say them aloud first.
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Answer: 16, 17, 18, 19
2
Missing numbers
Fill in: 27, 28, __, 30, __.
How to think about it: Read the digits and place-value clues carefully. Work one place at a time, then use the number pattern or inverse fact to check the result. Say the number aloud if that makes the structure clearer.
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Answer: 29, 31
3
Count back
Fill in: 43, 42, __, __, 39.
How to think about it: Read the digits and place-value clues carefully. Work one place at a time, then use the number pattern or inverse fact to check the result. Say the number aloud if that makes the structure clearer.
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Answer: 41, 40
4
Start anywhere
Start at 56 and count on 5 numbers.
How to think about it: Read the digits and place-value clues carefully. Work one place at a time, then use the number pattern or inverse fact to check the result. Say the number aloud if that makes the structure clearer.
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Answer: 57, 58, 59, 60, 61
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