Max Maths, Year 1, Learn together, Subtraction by taking away

In the "Max Maths, Year 1, Learn together" series, young learners are introduced to the concept of subtraction by taking away. The lesson begins with a practical and relatable example involving strawberries. Children start with a group of four strawberries and are shown that if one strawberry is taken away, three strawberries remain. This simple and visual example helps students understand the basic idea of subtraction as a process of removing one quantity from another.

To reinforce this learning, the lesson introduces the subtraction symbol '−', which is explained to represent the action of taking away or minus. The equation "4 − 1 = 3" is then presented, illustrating that four minus one equals three. This equation is described as a subtraction sentence, providing children with the terminology they need to discuss and understand subtraction. Through this approach, learners are gently guided into the world of arithmetic, building a foundation for their mathematical journey.