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Count Backward

Grade 1 Math Worksheet

NameDate

Write the missing number.

  1. 115, 114, , 112, 111

  2. 57, , 55, 54, 53

  3. , 116, 115, 114, 113

  4. 25, 24, 23, , 21

  5. 74, , 72, 71, 70

  6. 119, 118, 117, , 115

  7. 67, 66, , 64, 63

  8. 53, , 51, 50, 49

  9. 90, 89, 88, , 86

  10. 101, 100, 99, 98,

  11. 61, 60, , 58, 57

  12. 32, 31, 30, , 28

  13. 113, 112, 111, , 109

  14. 103, 102, , 100, 99

  15. 110, 109, 108, 107,

  16. 108, 107, , 105, 104

  17. 42, , 40, 39, 38

  18. 106, 105, , 103, 102

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About this worksheet

Counting forward is usually the first counting skill a child masters, and counting backward is the one that tends to be shaky, because the number names have to be held in reverse order. It is also the first step toward subtracting by counting back. On this grade 1 worksheet each line shows a short row of numbers that count down, with one number missing, and your child writes the missing number on the line.

The gap can be first, in the middle or last, so your child cannot just add one to the last number they see. Support sheets stay within 40, while standard and challenge sheets spend at least half of their rows counting back from the numbers between 101 and 120, down through 100. Say the row out loud together before writing.

What your child will learn

  • Count backward from any number within 120
  • Write the missing number in a row that goes down
  • Cross from one ten to the one before, such as 50 to 49
  • Get ready to subtract by counting back

Common Core standard: 1.NBT.A.1

Worked example

The row is 24, 23, ____, 21, 20. Each number is 1 less than the one before, so the missing number is 22.

Common mistake

Counting forward by habit and writing the number that is 1 more than the last number shown.

Helpful hint

Say the row out loud from the left, going down, and stop at the gap.

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with count backward?

Counting forward by habit and writing the number that is 1 more than the last number shown.

How can I help my child with count backward?

Say the row out loud from the left, going down, and stop at the gap.

Are these 1st grade math worksheets free to print?

Yes. All 6 printable versions on this page are free to download and print, with no account needed.

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