Tally marks worksheets

Four lines and one across make five

Make a tally marks worksheet. Tally marks are lines drawn in groups of five: four lines and one across. Your child counts the marks in each box and writes the number, or reads a number and draws its tally marks. Choose numbers to 10 or to 20.

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Your worksheet:

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How to make your worksheet

  1. Choose count the marks, or draw the marks.
  2. Choose numbers to 10 or to 20.
  3. Choose how many pages to print.
  4. Print. Press “New version” for other numbers.

Counting in fives

Each full bundle is five, so 13 is five, ten, and three more. Tally marks are a first taste of counting by fives.

Good questions

How is a group of five drawn?

Four lines side by side and a fifth line across them.

Is there an answer key?

Yes. Turn on “Answer key page”.

Can I print in black and white?

Yes. Choose “Black and white” under “Print in”. The page uses very little ink.

Is it free?

Yes, with no sign-up and no limit.

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