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Year 1 Numbers - Counting Forwards and Backwards

In KS1 Maths, practise counting forwards and backwards. Use number lines and objects to find one more, one less, and steps of 2, 5 and 10.

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Fascinating Fact:

One more is the next number. One more than 8 is 9. One less is the number before. One less than 8 is 7.

In KS1 Maths, children count forwards and backwards, use number lines, and find one more or one less quickly. They also practise skip counting in 2s, 5s, and 10s to spot patterns.

Key Terms

Number line: A line with numbers in order to help count forwards and backwards.
One more / one less: The next number after, or the number before, a given number.
Sequence: Numbers that follow a rule, like counting in 2s, 5s, or 10s.

Give counting a quick warm-up in the Addition Game before you start the quiz.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How do I teach one more and one less in Year 1?

Use a number line or cubes. Jump one step right for one more and one step left for one less, saying the numbers out loud.

What does counting backwards mean for KS1?

Counting backwards means saying numbers in reverse order, like 10, 9, 8, 7. It helps with subtraction and understanding “one less.”

How can children practise skip counting?

Clap or step while counting in 2s, 5s, and 10s, and use number lines and hundred squares to see the repeating patterns.

Try These Related Quizzes

Question 1

Which three numbers should come next?
107, 108, 109

1010, 1011, 1012

110, 111, 112

10, 11, 12

106, 105, 104

Look at the last digit of each number

Question 2

What are the next two numbers in this sequence:
23, 22, 21

20, 19

25, 24

20, 21

12, 11

Think about which way the numbers are going and use a 100 square if you get stuck

Question 3

Which two numbers are missing from this sequence:
109, ?, 107, 106, ?

180, 150

109, 108

110, 104

108, 105

Think about whether the numbers are increasing or decreasing

Question 4

What is the next number in this sequence:
85, 84, 83, 82

Don't forget to look at whether the numbers are increasing or decreasing!

Question 5

What are the next two numbers in this sequence:
27, 28, 29, 30

13, 23

32, 23

31, 32

33, 34

Counting up aloud might help you

Question 6

Which three numbers are missing from this sequence:
89, ?, 91, 92, 93, 94, ?, ?

89, 91, 97

90, 95, 96

90, 59, 69

88, 89, 90

Use a 100 square or write out the numbers to help you

Question 7

What is the next number in this sequence:
5, 6, 7, 8

Counting on your fingers might help you!

Question 8

What is wrong with this sequence?
112, 113, 114, 116, 117, 119

It is going backwards

It is too short

It is too long

Some numbers are missing

Write out the sequence to help find out what's wrong!

Question 9

What are the next two numbers in this sequence:
97, 98, 99

99, 101

100, 110

97, 98

100, 101

If you have a 100 square, it could be useful if you get stuck

Question 10

Which two numbers are missing from this sequence:
47, ?, 49, ?, 51

48, 50

46, 55

56, 57

48, 49

Write the numbers out if you're not sure

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Counting and ordering

Author: Angela Smith (Primary School Teacher & KS1 Quiz Writer)

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