Max Maths, Year 1, Learn together, Subtraction using number bonds

In this segment from Max Maths for Year 1, young learners are introduced to the concept of subtraction using number bonds. The lesson begins with a relatable scenario involving 9 eggs, some of which are hatching. The students are prompted to discover how many eggs are not hatching by using subtraction. This real-life example helps children to visualise and understand the part-whole relationship that is central to number bonds.

The lesson guides the students through the process of subtracting 3 from 9, illustrating that when 3 eggs begin to hatch, there are 6 eggs left that are not hatching. This is represented mathematically as 9 minus 3 equals 6. To reinforce the concept, the lesson also shows the reverse number bond, demonstrating that 3 plus 6 equals 9, which confirms that 9 minus 3 is indeed equal to 6. This approach helps to solidify the children's understanding of subtraction as finding a missing part from the whole, making it a foundational skill in their mathematical development.