Count equal groups. Know the fact.
Start with skip counting and picture groups of 2, 5 and 10. Work through a full example, try guided steps, then answer 20 original questions with four clear arrays.
This is one number foundation within Year 3 numeracy. Its practice is original, and the NAPLAN test itself spans every strand of numeracy.
A learner needs a saved goal and current learning access to open the lessons and practice.
See the groups before the fact
How the route works
- 1. See it. Check that the groups are equal; use the pictures to count.
- 2. Follow it. Read the full worked steps, then solve with prompts and hints.
- 3. Try it. Work through guided, supported and independent questions.
- 4. Revisit. The self-check gives worked feedback and a link to the lesson when it is available in your plan.
The route in the Learning Map
The target skill and its 7 prerequisite lessons form one saved learning route. Skip counting directly supports these questions; other earlier skills stay open to revisit.
Number and algebra
- Counts forwards and backwards to 20Kindergarten
- Reads and writes numerals to 10Kindergarten
- Compares two groups to say which has more or fewerKindergarten
- Counts to 100 by ones and tensYears 1–2
- Combines and separates small groups to model adding and taking awayKindergarten
- Skip counts by 2s, 5s and 10sDirect foundation · Years 1–2
- Recalls addition facts to 20Years 1–2
- Recalls multiplication facts for 2s, 5s and 10s (the target)Target skill · Years 3–4
What this covers
The national Year 3 descriptions include skip counting, repeated addition, equal groups and arrays. The 2026 numeracy framework spans several strands and item formats. This route teaches one part of its number work.
Sources: 2026 NAPLAN assessment framework and NAPLAN proficiency level descriptions (National Assessment Program; checked 4 October 2026). EdDots wrote these questions independently.