Max Maths, Year 6, Try it, Addition of 2- and 3-digit numbers

In the Max Maths programme for Year 6 students, there is an engaging exercise designed to practice the addition of 2- and 3-digit numbers using visual aids. The "Let's Try It" section encourages students to count and add the number of blocks depicted in the activity. This hands-on approach helps to concretize the concept of addition and provides a visual representation of the numbers being combined. Each part of the task, labelled (a), (b), and (c), presents a different set of blocks that students must count and then sum up, reinforcing their understanding of how to add two- and three-digit numbers effectively.

For example, in one part of the exercise, students are presented with two sets of blocks, each representing a different number. They must first count the individual blocks in each set to determine the numbers they represent. Once they have these figures, they proceed to add them together, just as they would with numerical digits. The exercise might look something like '35 + 42', where the students would visually count the blocks corresponding to '35' and '42' before adding them to find the total. This method of learning through visual aids and practical application helps to solidify students' skills in addition and prepares them for more complex mathematical problems.