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Stage 3Skill #9 of 50Year 2 & Year 3Ages 6–7

Number Before (within 20) Worksheets

Identifying the number that comes immediately before numbers up to 20. Customise question counts (10, 20, 30, 40, or 50), choose randomised or fixed standardised forms (Form A / Form B), and print or download free collated A4 worksheets with duplex answer keys.

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Stage 3

Number Before (within 20)

Identifying the number that comes immediately before numbers up to 20.

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Sample Problems (8 shown of 20 selected)

1.Before 18 is
2.Before 19 is
3.Before 13 is
4.Before 20 is
5.Before 12 is
6.Before 11 is
7.Before 17 is
8.Before 19 is
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Teaching & Curriculum Guide: Number Before (within 20)

Curriculum Context

Stage 3: Counting by Imaging (Doubles to 10 & Numbers to 20)

Skill #3 of 3 in Stage 3. Focuses on doubles to 10 & numbers to 20.

Fluency Benchmark

18+/20 Recall Fluency

Aim for quick, confident recall within a 5-minute timed sprint before advancing to sequential higher-stage skills.

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Other Stage 3 Basic Facts Skills

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