Max Maths, Year 1, Work Book, Addition by counting on

The Max Maths Workbook for Year 1 introduces young learners to the concept of addition by counting on, with exercises designed to strengthen their skills in adding numbers up to 20. In Practice 1, students are presented with relatable scenarios to help them understand addition in a practical context. For example, they are asked to calculate the total number of people at a bus stop after more join the initial group. A number line from 0 to 10 is provided to visually support the counting on process. Students fill in the blanks to complete the addition sentence and write the total number of people.

Further exercises involve a variety of objects such as beads and cherries to maintain interest and apply addition to different situations. Students are encouraged to count on from the bigger number, which is an efficient strategy for quick mental addition. The workbook includes a mix of structured questions, where students fill in missing numbers in addition sentences, and interactive activities such as circling pictures that match given addition sentences and matching addition sentences with their correct sums. These activities are designed to reinforce the concept of addition by counting on, with the aim of building a strong foundation for future mathematical learning.