Worked Example 1
Counting Forward Past 100
Start at 97 and count forward 5 numbers.
- 1Say the next numbers one at a time.
- 297 … 98, 99, 100, 101, 102
Answer: 98, 99, 100, 101, 102
Florida Grade 1 Math · Number Sense and Operations
MA.1.NSO.1.1: Counting to 120 and Skip Counting
What this Grade 1 benchmark means, worked examples, common mistakes, and a free printable worksheet.
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What Is Benchmark MA.1.NSO.1.1?
In Grade 1, children count forward and backward by ones from any number up to 120. They also skip count by 2s up to 20 and by 5s up to 100.
Counting on (forward) is the start of addition, and counting back is the start of subtraction. A 120 chart helps children see the patterns in the ones and tens.
Official benchmarkStarting at a given number, count forward and backwards within 120 by ones. Skip count by 2s to 20 and by 5s to 100.
How it is tested: Grade 1 students take FAST Star Math, Florida's math test for Kindergarten through Grade 2.
Worked Examples
Worked Example 2
Counting Backward
Start at 52 and count backward 4 numbers.
- 1Each number is one less than the one before.
- 252 … 51, 50, 49, 48
Answer: 51, 50, 49, 48
Common Mistakes to Watch For
Jumping to the wrong number after 109
Wrong:107, 108, 109, 200
After 109 comes 110. The tens go up by one: 108, 109, 110, 111.
Skipping a number when counting back past a ten
Wrong:42, 41, 40, 49
One less than 40 is 39: 42, 41, 40, 39.
Helpful Math Tip
Count out loud together during everyday moments, like climbing stairs or setting the table. Start at different numbers, not always at 1, and sometimes count backward.
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