Max Maths, Year 1, Work Book, Subtraction and addition word problems

Max Maths Year 1 Workbook introduces young learners to the world of subtraction and addition through engaging word problems. In Practice 5, students are tasked with determining whether each scenario requires addition or subtraction. For instance, Jade's collection of 12 old books and 6 new books prompts students to circle 'addition' as they work out the total number of books. Similarly, Toby's red and blue toy cars require an addition operation to find the combined count. Conversely, when Tya gives cookies to Padma or when Samir picks apples from a tree, students must recognize these as subtraction problems, circling the appropriate option and calculating the remaining quantity.

The workbook then challenges students to solve the identified problems. Han's walnuts and padlocks that get locked are practical scenarios that require subtraction to find the remaining quantities. Additionally, students encounter birds that fly away and biscuits that Tya eats, further practicing subtraction. Toby's scenario, where he receives more of an unspecified item from Han, calls for addition. The workbook also encourages creativity by asking students to craft their own word problems based on given pictures, enhancing their understanding of real-world applications of addition and subtraction. Finally, comparative word problems are introduced, asking students to calculate differences in quantities, such as the number of presents received or peanuts eaten, fostering a deeper comprehension of the two fundamental mathematical operations.