Grade 3 math · D.4 · Skip-Counting Patterns
Count back by 100s
Each number is 100 less.
See worked examples
894, 794, 694, 594, … Write the next three numbers and the rule.
Answer: Next three: 494, 394, 294; Rule: Start at 894; subtract 100 each time
740, 640, 540, 440, … Write the next three numbers and the rule.
Answer: Next three: 340, 240, 140; Rule: Start at 740; subtract 100 each time
1,000, 900, 800, 700, … Write the next three numbers and the rule.
Answer: Next three: 600, 500, 400; Rule: Start at 1,000; subtract 100 each time
Tip: Each number is 100 less.
Curriculum
Common Core: 2.NBT.A.2
On paper: this skill is in the printable pack Grade 3 Common Core Math: Number and Operations, with an answer key.
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