Counting In 5s (Year 2)

Practise counting in 5s within Number & Place Value for Year 2, with worked examples and instant feedback.

The questions below are generated to match the National Curriculum for Year 2 and get harder as you progress from Rookie to Guru.

Worked examples

RookieRead and interpret directly.

What number comes next in the pattern? 15, 20, 25, ___

  • 26
  • 28
  • 30
  • 35

Answer: 30. The pattern increases by 5 each time: 15 → 20 → 25 → 30.

ProCompare and infer.

What is 10 more than 36?

  • 46
  • 37
  • 26
  • 60

Answer: 46. Add 1 to tens digit.

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Practise counting in 5s within Number & Place Value for Year 2, with worked examples and instant feedback.
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