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NA2-2: Know forward and backward counting sequences with whole numbers to at least 1000.

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Elaboration on this Achievement Objective

This means students will know the forward number word sequence to 1000 is the counting pattern of words and symbols, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4...1000 while the backward sequence is the pattern 1000, 999, 998, 997 ... At level Two students should know these sequences in multiples of one ten (for example, 358, 348, 338...) and one hundred (for example, 247, 347, 447...) An important part of knowing these sequences is being able to name the number before and after a given number since this relates to taking an item off or putting an item onto an existing set. For example, if a set contains 800 items, 799 items are left if one is removed. This also applies to the sequence in tens and hundreds, for example, ten removed from a set of 503 results in 493 objects left.

 

Teaching resources for this Achievement Objective
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Arrays hooray

Level Two
Number and Algebra
Units of Work
In this unit students are given the opportunity to explore multiplication concepts using arrays. The use of multiple strategies and the sharing of strategies is encouraged, in group and whole class situations.
  • Solve multiplication problems by using skip counting or additive strategies.
  • Interpret and solve multiplication story problems.
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Big steps

Level Two
Number and Algebra
Numeracy activities
The purpose is to develop useful strategies for mental calculation when counting in 10s and 100s.

state the difference between numbers by counting in 10s and 100s

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Crunch Machine

Level Two
Number and Algebra
Figure It Out activities
This is a level 2 algebra strand activity from the Figure It Out series.A PDF of the student activity is included.

solve basic facts

select operation symbols ( +, -, x, ÷) to complete an equation

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Equal sets (easy multiplication and division)

Level Two
Number and Algebra
Units of Work
In this unit students explore multiplication by finding totals in ‘sets of equal sets’ contexts. Students also encounter division through forming equal sets.
  • Use multiplication by two, five and ten to solve problems with equal sets.
  • Use multiplication two, five and ten to solve division problems with equal sets.
  • Pose multiplication and division problems.
  • Record working with multiplication and division using diagrams and equations.
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Fan-tastic Numbers

Level Two
Number and Algebra
Figure It Out activities
This is a level 2 number activity from the Figure It Out series. It relates to Stage 5 of the Number Framework.A PDF of the student activity is included.

identify numbers between numbers up to 1000

know 1 and 10 more or less than hundreds numbers

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Going Up

Level Two
Number and Algebra
Figure It Out activities
This is a level 2 number activity from the Figure It Out series. It relates to Stage 5 of the Number Framework. A PDF of the student activity is included.

make 2 digit numbers and order them

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Happy Hundreds

Level Two
Number and Algebra
Figure It Out activities
Activities Two and Three are level 2 number activities from the Figure It Out series. It relates to Stage 5 of the Number Framework.A PDF of the student activity is included.

sequence numbers

skip count on a calculator

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Hide and Seek Numbers

Level Two
Number and Algebra
Figure It Out activities
This is a level 2 number activity from the Figure It Out series. It relates to Stage 5 of the Number Framework.A PDF of the student activity is included.

explore sequencing on a hundreds board

 

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It's a Magic MishMash

Level Two
Number and Algebra
Figure It Out activities
This is a level 2 number activity from the Figure It Out series. It relates to Stage 5 of the Number Framework. A PDF of the student activity is included.

skip count in hundreds

skip count in twos

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Leapfrog

Level Two
Number and Algebra
Figure It Out activities
This is a level 2 number activity from the Figure It Out series. It relates to Stage 5 of the Number Framework.A PDF of the student activity is included.

make jumps in ones and tens on a number line

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Modeling numbers: 3-digit numbers

Level Two
Number and Algebra
Units of Work
This unit uses one of the digital learning objects, Modeling Numbers: 3-digit numbers, to support students in investigating the place value of numbers up to 999. The numbers are represented using a range of standard place value materials.
  • Represent numbers in the range of 0-999 using place value equipment. 
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More empty number lines

Level Two
Number and Algebra
Numeracy activities
This activity encourages the students to focus on the order of numbers.

use a number line to order numbers to 1000 (and higher)

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More empty number lines

Level Two
Number and Algebra
Numeracy activities
This activity encourages the students to focus on the order of numbers.

use a number line to order numbers to 1000 (and higher)

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Multiplication stories

Level Two
Number and Algebra
Units of Work
In this unit students explore the different situation types to which multiplication can be applied. Particularly, they engage with rate, comparison and array problems.
  • Pose different types of word problems.
  • Explain their mathematical thinking in solving problems.
  • Use a variety of equipment to model their solutions.
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Now and Then

Level Two
Number and Algebra
Figure It Out activities
This is a level 2 number activity from the Figure It Out series.A PDF of the student activity is included.

explore Māori and Roman number system

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On the Cards

Level Two
Number and Algebra
Figure It Out activities
This is a level 2 number activity from the Figure It Out series. It relates to Stage 5 of the Number Framework. A PDF of the student activity is included.

show understanding of place value using digit cards to make numbers

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Over the rainbow

Level Two
Number and Algebra
Rich learning activities
The purpose of this activity is to engage students in solving a problem involving numbers to 1000, including applying their knowledge of forward and backward counting sequences.
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Place value people

Level Two
Number and Algebra
Units of Work
This unit supports students in developing an understanding of three-digit numbers and how to operate with them.
  • Represent three digit whole numbers using numerals, words and materials.
  • Count in ones, tens and hundreds from a given three digit number.
  • Find the difference between two three digit whole numbers.
  • Use place value units of hundreds and tens to make estimates of the number of people in a crowd.
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Place value to four digits

Level Two
Number and Algebra
Units of Work
This unit supports students in developing an understanding of four-digit numbers and how to operate with them.

Session One

  • Represent four digit numbers using Place Value People and as compact and expanded numerals.

Session Two

  • Apply place value to change a four digit number to a target number by addition or subtraction.

Sessions Three and Four

  • Rename four digit numbers in flexible ways.

Session Five

  • Know the number300
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Secret Numbers

Level Two
Number and Algebra
This purpose of this activity is to work out a partner's secret number using knowledge of number sequence.
  • Use their knowledge of number sequence to order numbers.
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Shoot the Hoop

Level Two
Number and Algebra
Figure It Out activities
This is a level 2 algebra activity from the Figure It Out series. It also has an achievement objective from the Level 1 Number knowledge substrand. A PDF of the student activity is included.

use "greater than", "less than", and "between" to describe number from 0 - 100

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The biggest number in the universe

Level Two
Number and Algebra
Picture book activities
This is an activity based on the picture book The Biggest Number in the Universe.
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The hundreds board

Level One
Level Two
Number and Algebra
Secondary activities
These exercises and activities are for students to use independently of the teacher to practise and develop number properties

skip count in 2s, 3s, 4s, and 5s

know the number 10 before and 10 after numbers in the range 0-1000

count forwards and backwards in 1s and 10s from numbers in the range 0-1000

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The Mail Gets Through

Level Two
Number and Algebra
Figure It Out activities
This is a level 2 number activity from the Figure It Out series. It relates to Stage 5 of the Number Framework. A PDF of the student activity is included.

read 3 digit numbers

order 3 digit numbers

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Up the Ladder

Level Two
Number and Algebra
Figure It Out activities
This is a level 2 number activity from the Figure It Out series. It relates to Stage 5 of the Number Framework. A PDF of the student activity is included.

order numbers between 100 and 1000