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Skip Counting by 8s ()

Practice counting by 8s with number charts
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Teaching Notes

Introduce skip counting by 8s as repeated addition or a stepping stone to multiplication. Emphasize observing the pattern in the units digit (8, 6, 4, 2, 0, 8...). Use a number line or 100-chart to visualize the jumps and reinforce the pattern.

Vocabulary
Skip counting: Counting numbers by skipping others.
Pattern: A predictable rule or sequence.
Common Mistakes
  • Losing track of the count after a few numbers, especially when crossing tens.
  • Arithmetic errors when repeatedly adding 8.
  • Not recognizing the repeating pattern in the ones digit, which can help self-correct.
  • Skipping numbers or miscounting.
  • Incorrectly adding 8 each time, especially after larger numbers.
  • Losing track of the sequence.
Differentiation
SupportProvide a partially pre-filled number chart or a number line. Allow the use of physical manipulatives (groups of 8) or a calculator for checking. Focus on counting the first few numbers by 8s.
ChallengeChallenge students to count backward by 8s or start from a non-zero number. Introduce how skip counting by 8s relates directly to the 8 times multiplication table or division concepts.
Discussion Questions
  • What patterns do you notice in the numbers when you count by 8s?
  • How can knowing how to count by 4s help you count by 8s?
  • If you started at 0 and counted by 8s, what number would come after 80?
  • What patterns do you notice when you count by 8s?
  • How is skip counting by 8s related to adding 8?
  • How can skip counting help you with multiplication?
Extension Activities
  • Count by 8s to 80.
  • Make groups of 8.
  • Use a number line for 8s.
Parent Tip

Count items in groups of 8 together.

Learning Path
Skill Cluster

Number Sense & Operations

Estimated Time

15 minutes

Skills Practiced
skip counting by 8number patterns
Prerequisites
  • Counting by 1s (to 100+)
  • Basic addition skills (adding single digits)
  • Skip counting by 2s, 4s, 5s, and 10s
  • Counting by 1s to 100+
  • Basic addition skills
  • Skip counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s
Next Steps
  • Multiplication facts for 8s
  • Solving word problems involving groups of 8
  • Identifying and extending more complex number patterns
  • Solving multiplication problems with 8
  • Skip counting by other numbers (e.g., 6s, 7s, 9s)