2nd Grade Skip Counting and Comparing Numbers Test with Point Values (PDF)

This skip counting test for 2nd Grade covers skip counting and comparing numbers (Common Core 2.NBT.A.2, 2.NBT.A.4), with a free PDF to print.

Time and points
- Grade: Grade 2
- Chapter: Skip Counting and Comparing Numbers
- Standards: 2.NBT.A.2, 2.NBT.A.4
- Time: 45 minutes
- Total: 20 points
Skip counting test: questions
Question 1 – Jumps on a number line [2 pts]
The jumps are all the same size.
- How many jumps are shown? (1 point)
- What number does the last jump reach? (1 point)
Question 2 – Fill the blanks [2 pts]
- Count by 100s: \(250, 350, ___, 550\) (1 point)
- Count by 10s: \(470, ___, 490, 500\) (1 point)
Question 3 – Nickels [2 pts]
Each nickel is worth 5 cents.
- How many cents are 7 nickels worth? (1 point)
- Diego adds 2 more nickels. How many cents are there now? (1 point)
Question 4 – Compare with signs [2 pts]
Write >, < or = in each blank.
- \(387 ___ 378\) (1 point)
- \(502 ___ 520\) (1 point)
Question 5 – Compare the blocks [2 pts]
The blocks show two numbers.
- Write the two numbers. (1 point)
- Write a number sentence with > or <. (1 point)
Question 6 – Order four numbers [3 pts]
Look at the numbers \(713, 371, 731, 317\).
- Write them from least to greatest. (2 points)
- Which number is greatest? (1 point)
Question 7 – Mystery digit [2 pts]
The tens digit of 5_9 is missing. The number 5_9 is less than 548.
- Write the greatest digit that works. (1 point)
- Write the least digit that works. (1 point)
Question 8 – Book pages [3 pts]
Noah has three books. Book A has 235 pages, Book B has 253 pages and Book C has 325 pages.
- Which book has the most pages? (1 point)
- Which book has the fewest pages? (1 point)
- Write the page counts from least to greatest. (1 point)
Question 9 – Pattern rule [2 pts]
Look at the pattern \(175, 180, 185, 190\).
- Write the rule. (1 point)
- Write the next two numbers. (1 point)
Key facts behind this skip counting test
- Skip counting adds the same amount each time.
- Counting by 5s makes the ones digit 0 or 5.
- Counting by 10s changes the tens digit; counting by 100s changes the hundreds digit.
- Compare hundreds first, then tens, then ones.
- The signs are > (greater than), < (less than) and = (equal to).
How to use this skip counting test
Time yourself: the test is designed for an average student in 45 minutes. Answer the questions you are sure of first, then come back to the longer ones and check your units.
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