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Focused preparation · Year 3 numeracy

Count equal groups. Know the fact.

Start with skip counting and picture groups of 2, 5 and 10. Work through a full example, try guided steps, then answer 20 original questions with four clear arrays.

This is one number foundation within Year 3 numeracy. It is not a complete NAPLAN programme, tailored test or official score estimate.

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See the groups before the fact

Four equal rows of two: 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 8. The shorter name is 4 × 2 = 8. Turn the array and it still has eight counters.

How the route works

  1. 1. See it. Check that the groups are equal; use the pictures to count.
  2. 2. Follow it. Read the full worked steps, then solve with prompts and hints.
  3. 3. Try it. Work through guided, supported and independent questions.
  4. 4. Revisit. The self-check gives worked feedback and a link to the lesson when it is available in your plan.

The route in the learning tree

The target skill and its 7 prerequisite lessons form one saved learning route. Skip counting directly supports these questions; other earlier skills stay available for review.

  1. Earlier foundationCounts forwards and backwards to 20Kindergarten
  2. Earlier foundationReads and writes numerals to 10Kindergarten
  3. Earlier foundationCompares two groups to say which has more or fewerKindergarten
  4. Earlier foundationCounts to 100 by ones and tensYears 1–2
  5. Earlier foundationCombines and separates small groups to model adding and taking awayKindergarten
  6. Direct foundationSkip counts by 2s, 5s and 10sYears 1–2
  7. Earlier foundationRecalls addition facts to 20Years 1–2
  8. Target conceptRecalls multiplication facts for 2s, 5s and 10sYears 3–4

What this covers

The national Year 3 descriptions include skip counting, repeated addition, equal groups and arrays. The 2026 numeracy framework spans several strands and item formats. This route teaches only one part of its number work.

Sources: 2026 NAPLAN assessment framework and NAPLAN proficiency level descriptions (National Assessment Program; checked 4 October 2026). TutorForAll is not endorsed by the assessment provider.