The video introduces skip counting as a faster method of counting by numbers other than one. It demonstrates how skip counting can be applied to solve practical problems, such as calculating total costs and reading pages, using tools like visual models, number lines, and hundreds charts. The video emphasizes the efficiency of skip counting in building math skills.

What is skip counting?

• Counting by ones

• Counting by a number other than one

• Counting using a calculator

• Counting backwards

If you skip count by fives, how many numbers do you need to name to reach 10?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

How much did Patrick spend in total at the candy shop?

• $0.75

• $1.00

• $0.80

• $0.95

How many pages did Gemma read in total?

• 145 pages

• 155 pages

• 185 pages

• 175 pages

How many apples does Mr. Robbins have altogether?

• 50 apples

• 80 apples

• 60 apples

• 70 apples