Max Maths, Year 1, Practice, Reading Venn and Carroll diagrams

In this practice exercise from Max Maths for Year 1, children are learning to read and interpret Venn and Carroll diagrams through the context of sorting toy vehicles. Jade has organized her toys according to whether they have four wheels or not, and this has been visually represented in both types of diagrams.

The Venn diagram categorizes the toys into a group with four wheels, while the Carroll diagram separates them into two columns: 'Has four wheels' and 'Does not have four wheels'. The exercise prompts the students to count and compare the number of toys in each category. They must fill in the blanks with the correct number of toys that have four wheels (a) and those that do not (b). Then, they are asked to calculate the difference between these two numbers (c). To reinforce their understanding, students are also instructed to draw a car, which typically has four wheels, in both diagrams (d), and a bicycle, which does not have four wheels, in both diagrams (e). This hands-on activity not only teaches mathematical concepts but also helps develop analytical and fine motor skills. The reference to WB page 202 suggests that further practice or related content can be found in the workbook.