Skip Counting by 2s
Skip counting by 2s means counting in jumps of 2 — 2, 4, 6, 8, 10... It is a fast way to count pairs of things, like shoes or socks.
What You Need to Know
Skip counting by 2s means counting in jumps of 2 — 2, 4, 6, 8, 10... It is a fast way to count pairs of things, like shoes or socks.
Key Concept Diagram
Counting by 2s: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20
All numbers when counting by 2s are EVEN numbers
Skip counting by 2s helps us count pairs quickly
You can skip count forwards AND backwards by 2s
Key Vocabulary
skip counting
Counting by jumps of a number instead of one at a time
even number
A number that can be shared equally into 2 groups (2, 4, 6, 8...)
pair
A group of 2 things that go together
sequence
Numbers arranged in order following a rule
Knowledge Check
Select the correct answer for each question. Click "Check Answer" to see if you are right.
Question 1
What comes next? 2, 4, 6, 8, __
Question 2
What comes next? 10, 12, 14, __
Question 3
Mia has 5 pairs of socks. How many socks does she have altogether?
Question 4
Which number is MISSING? 4, 6, __, 10, 12
Question 5
Count back by 2s: 20, 18, 16, __
Key Concepts Summary
- ●Counting by 2s: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20
- ●All numbers when counting by 2s are EVEN numbers
- ●Skip counting by 2s helps us count pairs quickly
- ●You can skip count forwards AND backwards by 2s