Counting forward and backward from a given number involves starting at a particular number and then either counting up to larger numbers or counting down to smaller numbers. For example, if we start at 15 and count forward by 3, we would get 15, 18, 21, 24, and so on. Similarly, if we start at 20 and count backward by 5, we would get 20, 15, 10, 5, and so on. This skill is important in math because it helps students develop their counting and sequencing skills, as well as their ability to perfor