Skip Counting by 2
Skip counting by 2 means jumping 2 numbers at a time instead of counting one by one. It is a faster way to count pairs of things.
When we skip count by 2 starting from 0, we get: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20.
What is Skip Counting by 2 - Class 1 Maths (Numbers up to 100)?
Skip counting by 2 means adding 2 each time to get the next number.
2 — 4 — 6 — 8 — 10 — 12 — 14 — 16 — 18 — 20
All these numbers are even numbers. They can be split into equal pairs with nothing left over.
Solved Examples
Example 1: Skip Count by 2 to 20
Question: Skip count by 2 from 2 to 20.
Think:
- Start at 2, add 2 each time
- 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20
Answer: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20.
Example 2: Counting Shoes
Question: There are 5 pairs of shoes at the door. How many shoes in total?
Think:
- Each pair = 2 shoes
- Count by 2s: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10
Answer: There are 10 shoes.
Example 3: Missing Number
Question: 4, 6, ___, 10, 12. What is the missing number?
Think:
- We are counting by 2s
- 6 + 2 = 8
Answer: The missing number is 8.
Example 4: Counting Eyes
Question: 4 children are sitting in a row. Count all their eyes by 2s.
Think:
- Each child has 2 eyes
- Count: 2, 4, 6, 8
Answer: There are 8 eyes in total.
Example 5: What Comes After 14?
Question: When skip counting by 2, what comes after 14?
Think:
- 14 + 2 = 16
Answer: 16 comes after 14.
Example 6: Ria's Socks
Question: Ria washed 7 pairs of socks. How many socks did she wash?
Think:
- Each pair = 2 socks
- Count by 2s: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14
Answer: Ria washed 14 socks.
Example 7: Counting Wheels on Bicycles
Question: 6 bicycles are parked. Each has 2 wheels. How many wheels?
Think:
- Count by 2s: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12
Answer: There are 12 wheels.
Key Points to Remember
- Skip counting by 2 means adding 2 each time.
- The pattern starting from 2: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20.
- All these numbers are even numbers.
- Useful for counting pairs: shoes, socks, eyes, ears, bicycle wheels.
- Skip counting by 2 is the beginning of learning multiplication by 2.
Practice Problems
- Skip count by 2 from 2 to 30.
- Fill in: 6, 8, ___, 12, ___.
- 3 children each have 2 mangoes. Count by 2s to find the total.
- What comes after 18 when counting by 2s?
- Count the wheels of 8 bicycles using skip counting by 2.
- Is 15 part of the skip-count-by-2 pattern? Why or why not?
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is skip counting by 2?
It means counting forward by adding 2 each time: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and so on. You skip one number between each count.
Q2. When do we use skip counting by 2?
We use it to count pairs quickly — like shoes, eyes, socks, wings, and bicycle wheels.
Q3. Are all numbers in this pattern even?
Yes. When you start at 2 and keep adding 2, every number you get is an even number.
Q4. What is the difference between skip counting and normal counting?
Normal counting adds 1 each time (1, 2, 3, 4...). Skip counting by 2 adds 2 each time (2, 4, 6, 8...). Skip counting is faster for grouped objects.
Q5. Can I start skip counting by 2 from 1?
Yes. Starting from 1 gives: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11... These are odd numbers. Starting from 2 gives even numbers.
Q6. How does skip counting by 2 help with multiplication?
Skip counting by 2 is the same as the 2-times table. 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 means 2×1, 2×2, 2×3, 2×4, 2×5.
