How to explain skip-counting sequences in counting problems to your child: Example question for 11+
29 October 2026
Skip-counting is a useful skill for children preparing for 11+ counting problems. It helps your child recognise number patterns and build confidence with sequences.
Worked example
Count forwards by 5s from 5 to 50.
Start at 5.
Add 5 to get 10.
Add 5 to get 15.
Add 5 to get 20.
Add 5 to get 25.
Add 5 to get 30.
Add 5 to get 35.
Add 5 to get 40.
Add 5 to get 45.
Add 5 to get 50.
The sequence is 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50.
After seeing this example, your child will be able to spot how numbers increase in regular steps. Practise more skip-counting problems to reinforce this skill and prepare for similar questions in 11+ maths.
