What is one more than 4?
- Make a group of four counters.
- Add one counter and count the group.
Answer: 5
One More and One Less Worksheets
Build one more and one less skills with small quantities, clear prompts and printable practice.
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Finding one more and one less
One more means adding one object to a group. One less means removing one object. On a counting path, the next number is one more and the previous number is one less.
A method you can use
- Make or draw the starting group.
- Add one object for one more, or remove one for one less.
- Count the new group and connect it to the neighboring number.
Worked examples
What is one less than 6?
- Start with six counters.
- Remove one; count the five that remain.
Answer: 5
What is one less than 1?
- Start with one object.
- Remove it; there are no objects left.
Answer: 0
Try it yourself
Solve these before opening the answers. The printable sets below give you more practice.
1. What is one more than 7?
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8
The next counting number after 7 is 8.
2. What is one less than 3?
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2
Remove one from three counters to leave two.
Before you begin
Recognize small groups and say counting numbers in order.
Choose your level
- Easy: Work with quantities up to 5.
- Medium: Work with quantities up to 10.
- Hard: Work with quantities up to 20 where appropriate.
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What is one more than 2?
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What is one less than 1?
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What is one more than 1?
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What is one less than 3?
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What is one more than 5?
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What is one less than 2?
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