Skip Counting by 4
Skip counting by 4 means counting forward by jumping 4 numbers each time. We count: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24 ...
This skill helps you count things that come in groups of 4, like the legs of animals or the wheels of a car. It also builds the multiplication table of 4.
What is Skip Counting by 4 - Class 2 Maths (Numbers up to 200)?
Skip counting by 4 means starting at 4 and adding 4 every time to get the next number.
4 — 8 — 12 — 16 — 20 — 24 — 28 — 32 — 36 — 40
Every number in this list is an even number.
Types and Properties
Skip counting by 4 from different starting points:
- Starting from 4: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40
- Starting from 40: 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60 ...
- Backward skip counting by 4: 40, 36, 32, 28, 24, 20, 16, 12, 8, 4
Solved Examples
Example 1: Count by 4s from 4 to 40
Question: Write the numbers when you skip count by 4 from 4 to 40.
Think: Start at 4 and keep adding 4:
4 → 8 → 12 → 16 → 20 → 24 → 28 → 32 → 36 → 40
Answer: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40
Example 2: Find the Missing Number
Question: Fill in the blank: 16, 20, ___, 28, 32
Think:
- We are counting by 4s
- 20 + 4 = 24
Answer: The missing number is 24.
Example 3: Word Problem — Car Wheels
Question: Each car has 4 wheels. Rahul counts 6 cars in the parking area. How many wheels in all?
Think:
- Skip count by 4 six times: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24
Answer: There are 24 wheels in all.
Example 4: Backward Skip Counting
Question: Skip count backward by 4 from 32 to 4.
Think: Start at 32 and take away 4 each time:
32 → 28 → 24 → 20 → 16 → 12 → 8 → 4
Answer: 32, 28, 24, 20, 16, 12, 8, 4
Example 5: Word Problem — Legs of Dogs
Question: A dog has 4 legs. Dev sees 7 dogs at the park. How many legs in all?
Think:
- Count by 4s seven times: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28
Answer: The dogs have 28 legs in all.
Example 6: What Comes Next?
Question: What are the next 3 numbers? 44, 48, 52, ___
Think:
- Each number is 4 more than the last
- 52 + 4 = 56
- 56 + 4 = 60
- 60 + 4 = 64
Answer: 56, 60, 64
Example 7: Number Line Jumps
Question: Show 5 jumps of 4 on a number line starting from 0.
0 —(+4)→ 4 —(+4)→ 8 —(+4)→ 12 —(+4)→ 16 —(+4)→ 20
Answer: After 5 jumps of 4, we reach 20.
Key Points to Remember
- Skip counting by 4 means adding 4 each time.
- The pattern is: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40 ...
- All the numbers in skip counting by 4 are even numbers.
- Skip counting by 4 gives the answers to the table of 4.
- You can also skip count backward by subtracting 4 each time.
Practice Problems
- Skip count by 4 from 4 to 48.
- Fill in the blanks: 20, ___, 28, ___, 36
- A cow has 4 legs. Ria counts 8 cows. How many legs in total?
- Skip count backward by 4 from 40 to 4.
- What number comes after 60 when skip counting by 4?
- A square has 4 sides. Neha draws 10 squares. How many sides in total?
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is skip counting by 4?
Skip counting by 4 means starting at 4 and adding 4 each time. The numbers are 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, and so on.
Q2. Why is skip counting by 4 useful?
It helps you count groups of 4 objects quickly, like counting wheels on cars or legs of animals. It also helps you learn the multiplication table of 4.
Q3. Are all numbers in skip counting by 4 even?
Yes. Since 4 is an even number, adding 4 to an even number always gives another even number.
Q4. Can I skip count by 4 starting from a number other than 4?
Yes. You can start from any number and add 4 each time. For example, starting from 2: 2, 6, 10, 14, 18 ...
Q5. What is 10 jumps of 4 on a number line?
Starting from 0, after 10 jumps of 4 you reach 40. This is the same as 4 × 10 = 40.
Q6. Is 30 in the skip counting by 4 pattern?
No. The numbers near 30 are 28 (4 × 7) and 32 (4 × 8). The number 30 is not a multiple of 4.
