Count forward and backward to at least 20 with and without objects.
Teachers can use K.2A to sequence instruction on Count forward & backward to at least 20 and monitor progress toward mastery.
With K.2A, Grade K students practice Count forward & backward to at least 20 in multiple representations and contexts.
Start with concrete or familiar examples, connect to prior knowledge, model a clear process, and provide checks for understanding aligned to K.2A.
Standard K.2A describes the essential skills and understandings for Count forward & backward to at least 20 in Grade K. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
It lays groundwork for the next grade by deepening accuracy and flexibility with Count forward & backward to at least 20, so students can tackle more complex problems later.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to K.2A.
