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Numbers to 20

Kindergarten 6 questions
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What numbers to 20 means

You learn to read numbers from 1 to 20, count objects carefully, and place numbers in the correct order. This helps you answer simple class questions, check your counting, and build confidence with early number work.

What you will practise

  • say number names from 1 to 20 in order
  • count pictures and objects one by one
  • choose the number that comes next
  • choose the number that comes before
  • match a group of items to its number

Before you start

You should already know the number names from 1 to 10. It also helps if you can count small groups of objects by touching or pointing to each one.

Worked example

One question from this skill's own question bank, shown with its full working.

Question

Which number comes right after 7?

  • 6
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
Answer: 8

Working: Counting up, the number after 7 is 8.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Skipping a number when counting. Point to each item once and say one number for each item.
  • Mixing up the numbers before and after. Say the number line slowly to find the correct place.
  • Counting the same object twice. Move your finger along the group so each item is counted once.
  • Confusing similar number names like 12 and 20. Say them clearly and practise them often.

Curriculum and exam alignment

Ghana GES Kindergarten syllabusSchool-based assessment

This topic normally appears early in Kindergarten number work in Ghana, alongside counting, reading numerals, and simple ordering. It supports school-based continuous assessment and end-of-term tests because learners often show these basics by counting, matching, and naming numbers.

Curriculum notes are a general guide to where this work normally sits. Always check the syllabus your school or examination body is currently using.

Related skills

Other KG Numbers, Shapes & Patterns skills in Maths, at the same point in the course.

Other Maths topics

Counting with PicturesPicture Addition & SubtractionEarly NumeracyNumber BasicsSHS Core MathematicsUniversity Mathematics

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Exams that assess numbers to 20

Kindergarten work on this skill feeds directly into these exam papers. Each page lists the Maths topics that appear on it.

GESGES practice questionsFree GES practice across the subjects at this stage, with worked answers.BECEBECE practice questionsListed as a related subject on the BECE practice page.WASSCEWASSCE practice questionsListed as a related subject on the WASSCE practice page.

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