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It is important for students to develop facility with forward and backward number word sequences. They should be able to recite numbers forward and backward when prompted to do so. This skill is an important part of the foundation on which their numeracy skills will be built. It is especially important that students are able to recite the forward and backward number word sequences across decades. For example, a student should be able to say, "9, 10, 11," without hesitation.
 * Forward and Backward Number Word Sequence** **

Example

When asked to count forward from 1 to 10, a student will be able to say, "1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10," without hesitation. This demonstrates facility with forward number word sequences.

When asked to count backward from 10 to 1, a student will be able to say, "10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1," without hesitation. This demonstrates facility with backward number word sequences. Click here to return to the Top Ten Early Numeracy Skills.

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