Max Maths, Year 1, Try it, Age

In the 'Max Maths' textbook for Year 1, children are introduced to the concept of age and how it increases each year. The 'Let's Learn Together' section presents an easy-to-understand activity where children look at cards showing the ages of different people. For example, Padma has a card with the number 6, indicating that she is 6 years old, while Jade has a card with the number 5, showing she is 5 years old. From this, children can deduce that Padma is older than Jade by comparing the numbers on their cards.

In the 'Let's Try It' exercise, children are encouraged to practice this concept further with more examples. They are given the ages of three individuals: Samir is 7 years old, Han is 5 years old, and Toby is 8 years old. By looking at these numbers, children can determine who is the oldest and who is the youngest among the three. This activity helps children to understand numerical order and the comparison of ages, reinforcing their counting skills and ability to identify differences in age.