I Have, Who Has? - Skip Counting by 5s
This skip counting game by 5s is a fun and fast-paced way to build fluency with number patterns. Students take turns reading their cards aloud in sequence, reinforcing their ability to count by fives to 75 in an engaging whole-class or small group format.
The resource includes:
- A colour version to visually support number patterns
- A black-and-white version for budget-friendly printing or student decorating
This game strengthens number fluency, turn-taking, and mathematical thinking in an easy-prep format.
Learning goals
- We are learning to count in ones, twos, fives and tens, to and from 100.
- We are learning to count collections to 100 using place value groupings.
- We are learning to explore number sequences by twos, threes, fives and tens from any starting point.
- We are learning to use a range of mental and written strategies to solve simple addition and subtraction problems.
- We are learning to recognise and represent multiplication as repeated addition, groups and arrays.
- We are learning to count and order small collections of Australian coins and notes according to their value.
- We are learning to use a range of mental strategies to solve simple addition and subtraction problems.
- We are learning to count collections of items (e.g. coins) and skip count by 5s or 10s to record how many in the collection.
- We are learning to solve problems involving modelling addition, subtraction, equal sharing and grouping, using different strategies.
- We are learning to recall addition facts to 20 and apply to related subtraction facts using a range of strategies.
Curriculum alignment
AC9M1N03
9
Quantify sets of objects, to at least 120, by partitioning collections into equal groups using number knowledge and skip counting
AC9M2N06
9
Use mathematical modelling to solve practical problems involving additive and multiplicative situations, including money transactions; represent situations and choose calculation strategies; interpret and communicate solutions in terms of the situation
AC9M2A02
9
Recall and demonstrate proficiency with addition facts to 20; extend and apply facts to develop related subtraction facts
ACMNA014
8.4
Count collections to 100 by partitioning numbers using place value
ACMNA055
8.4
Recall addition facts for single-digit numbers and related subtraction facts to develop increasingly efficient mental strategies for computation
ACMNA034
8.4
Count and order small collections of Australian coins and notes according to their value
ACMNA031
8.4
Recognise and represent multiplication as repeated addition, groups and arrays
ACMNA030
8.4
Solve simple addition and subtraction problems using a range of efficient mental and written strategies
ACMNA026
8.4
Investigate number sequences, initially those increasing and decreasing by twos, threes, fives and tens from any starting point, then moving to other sequences
ACMNA012
8.4
Develop confidence with number sequences to and from 100 by ones from any starting point. Skip count by twos, fives and tens starting from zero
MA1-6NA
old
Uses a range of mental strategies and concrete materials for multiplication and division
MA1-5NA
old
Uses a range of strategies and informal recording methods for addition and subtraction involving one- and two-digit numbers
MA1-4NA
old
Applies place value, informally, to count, order, read and represent two- and three-digit numbers
MA1-3WM
old
Supports conclusions by explaining or demonstrating how answers were obtained
MA1-2WM
old
Uses objects, diagrams and technology to explore mathematical problems
MA1-1WM
old
Describes mathematical situations and methods using everyday and some mathematical language, actions, materials, diagrams and symbols
MA1-FG-01
new
Uses the structure of equal groups to solve multiplication problems, and shares or groups to solve division problems
MA1-CSQ-01
new
Uses number bonds and the relationship between addition and subtraction to solve problems involving partitioning
VCMNA103
Investigate number sequences, initially those increasing and decreasing by twos, threes, fives and ten from any starting point, then moving to other sequences
VCMNA107
Solve simple addition and subtraction problems using a range of efficient mental and written strategies
VCMNA108
Recognise and represent multiplication as repeated addition, groups and arrays
VCMNA111
Count and order small collections of Australian coins and notes according to their value
VCMNA114
Apply repetition in arithmetic operations, including multiplication as repeated addition and division as repeated subtraction
VCMNA088
Count collections to 100 by partitioning numbers using place value
VCMNA086
Develop confidence with number sequences to and from 100 by ones from any starting point. Skip count by twos, fives and tens starting from zero
Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.
Differentiation
Modifications
- Use only half the deck for early learners
- Laminate and use with dry-erase markers for added interaction
- Allow students to colour B&W cards to personalise their set
Extensions
- Pair with skip counting number lines or worksheets
- Ask students to identify the next 5s number in the sequence
- Have students create their own versions for different multiples
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