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Free printable tally mark worksheets for first and second grade. Read tallies, write numbers, and organize marks into easy-to-count groups of five.
Grades 1–2 · organize and represent data. This printable activity gives children something concrete to count, color, draw, cross out, match, or explain. It provides focused practice for 1.MD.C.4; 2.MD.D.10 and a matching answer key for the exact generated set.
Tally marks organize counts into groups of five. Learners alternate between reading a shown tally and producing a tally for a given number up to 20.
Count each crossed bundle as five, then add the single marks. When drawing, make four upright marks first and cross them with the fifth before starting a new bundle.
Read the first direction together and let the child complete the physical action before writing a number. Ask, “How do you know?” after one item. That short explanation reveals whether the picture, model, and equation make sense together. Use crayons, a pencil, small counters, or a straightedge when the activity calls for them.
Select New problems to make a fresh set with new numbers or pictures. Switch between Worksheet and Answer key to preview both pages. The selected worksheet and answer key use the same set, so every answer stays aligned. Choose either page or both in the print controls, then print on US Letter or A4 paper. A browser print dialog can also save the activity as a PDF.
The worksheet is free for home practice, tutoring, and classroom use. Begin with a level the learner can complete accurately, then generate a new set for another short session. Hands-on work should support mathematical thinking, so accuracy and a clear explanation matter more than speed.
Count by fives · write tally marks.
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