Skip Counting by 3

Skip counting by 3 is a method of counting numbers by skipping two numbers in between and directly jumping on the third number. This method is useful in the process of learning addition. Skip counting by 3 also helps in memorizing the multiplication table of 3 because as we start with 3 and count by this method, we obtain the list of multiples of 3. Starting from 0, we keep on adding 3 to each previous number to obtain the next number in the list.

In this article, we will explore the concept of skip counting by 3 on a number line and observe its chart, and steps to do skip counting by 3. We will also describe the forward and backward skip counting by 3 along with a few solved examples for a better understanding of the concept.

Let us first recall the meaning of counting which means 'Counting is the process of expressing the number of elements or objects that are given.' When we are skip counting, we skip numbers in between while counting. When skip counting by 3, we skip two numbers in between and go directly to every third number. Skip counting by 3 is a process of adding 3 to every number to get the next number in the series. This method helps in learning the concept of addition and memorizing the table of 3.

To do skip counting by 3, we can follow a certain set of steps and determine the list. Let us go through the steps given below and obtain the list by skip counting by 3 starting from 0.

• Step 1: Starting from 0, we add 3 to 0 to obtain the next number in the list. 0 + 3 = 3.
• Step 2: Since our next number is 3, we add 3 to it to obtain the next number. 3 + 3 = 6.
• Step 3: Continuing in the same manner, we add 3 to each number to obtain the next one.
• Step 4: 6 + 3 = 9, 9 + 3 = 12, and so on. So, the list is 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, ...

The list obtained above is the list of multiples of 3. So, skip counting by 3 gives the table of 3 and makes it easier to learn the multiplication table.

To do skip counting by 3 on a number line, we consider a number line as given below. Starting from 0, we skip two numbers in between (1 and 2) and directly to the third number which is 3. To go to the next number skip counting by 3, we again skip two numbers (4 and 5) and go directly to the next third number after 3 which is 6. Continuing in the same manner, we next go to 9 and then to 12 and so on. So, the list obtained by skip counting by 3 is 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, ....

Now that we have learned to do skip counting by 3, let us highlight the numbers obtained by this method in the chart of numbers given below. The first number is 3. As we do skip counting by 3, we highlight the numbers 6, 9, 12, 15, and so on. As we can see in the chart below, the numbers obtained by skip counting by 3 form a diagonal pattern. This chart helps in understanding the concept of basic addition.

As the name suggests, forward skip counting by 3 is a process of moving forward by adding 3 to each number and obtaining the next number in the series. The list obtained by forward skip counting by 3 looks like 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, and so on. On the other hand, backward skip counting by 3 is a method of obtaining a list of numbers by going backward and subtracting 3 from each number to obtain the next number in the series. The series obtained by backward skip counting by 3 starting from 99 looks like 99, 96, 03, 90, 87, and so on.

Important Notes on Skip Counting by 3

• Skip counting by 3 is a method of counting by skipping two numbers and going to every third number.
• This method helps in learning the concept of addition and memorizing the table of 3.
• We can do both forward and backward skip counting by 3.

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What is Skip Counting by 3?

Skip counting by 3 is a method of counting numbers by skipping two numbers in between and directly jumping on the third number. This method helps in learning the concept of addition and memorizing the table of 3.

How to Do Skip Counting by 3?

We can do skip counting by 3 by adding 3 to each number to obtain the next number in the series. The formula to find the series by skip counting by 3 is x, x + 3, x + 6, x + 9, and so on.

What is Forward Skip Counting by 3?

As the name suggests, forward skip counting by 3 is a process of moving forward by adding 3 to each number and obtaining the next number in the series.

What is the Difference Between Forward and Backward Skip Counting by 3?

As the name suggests, forward skip counting by 3 is a process of moving forward by adding 3 to each number and obtaining the next number in the series. On the other hand, backward skip counting by 3 is a method of obtaining a list of numbers by going backward and subtracting 3 from each number to obtain the next number in the series.

How to Obtain Skip Counting by 3 List?

We can do skip counting by 3 by following the given steps:

• Step 1: Starting from 0, we add 3 to 0 to obtain the next number in the list. 0 + 3 = 3.
• Step 2: Since our next number is 3, we add 3 to it to obtain the next number. 3 + 3 = 6.
• Step 3: Continuing in the same manner, we add 3 to each number to obtain the next one.
• Step 4: 6 + 3 = 9, 9 + 3 = 12, and so on. So, the list is 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, ...

How Does Skip Counting by 3 Helps in Table of 3?

Skip counting by 3 is a process of adding 3 to every number to get the next number in the series. This method helps in learning the concept of memorizing the table of 3. We obtain the list of multiples of 3 using skip counting by 3.