Max Maths, Year 1, Try it, Subtraction by counting back

In the Max Maths Year 1 curriculum, young learners are introduced to the concept of subtraction by counting back. In a section titled 'Let's Try It', children are encouraged to practice this skill through interactive examples. The first task presents a scenario with 6 boxes on a table, and Han removes 4 of them. Students are asked to count back from 6 to determine how many boxes remain, using a number line that ranges from 0 to 10 as a visual aid. The equation 6 minus 4 is presented, and children are prompted to fill in the blank with the number of boxes left on the table after the subtraction.

Further exercises include practical examples to solidify the concept of subtraction by counting back. In the second activity, Tya has 9 mangoes and eats 5 of them. Children are encouraged to use the number line again, counting back from 9 to find out how many mangoes are left. They are also asked to visually cross out the mangoes that are eaten to help them understand the subtraction process. The third activity involves 10 peanuts on a plate with Samir eating 3. Students must subtract 3 from 10 and write down the number of peanuts remaining. These exercises are designed to help Year 1 students grasp the basics of subtraction in a fun and engaging way, using everyday objects and situations they can easily relate to.