Max Maths, Year 2, Try it, Doubles (1)

In the "Try It" section of Max Maths, Year 2, students are encouraged to explore the concept of doubling numbers with a hands-on approach. Using counting blocks as a visual aid, children are guided to understand what it means to double a number by adding it to itself.

For example, to find out what double 5 is, students are prompted to add 5 counting blocks to another set of 5 counting blocks. The exercise is structured as a simple equation: 5 + 5 = 10. Therefore, double 5 is 10. Similarly, they are asked to apply the same method to double 8. By counting out 8 blocks and adding another set of 8, they will see that 8 + 8 equals 16, making double 8 equal to 16. Lastly, the activity includes doubling the number 2. When 2 is added to another 2, the total is 4, which means double 2 is 4. This engaging and interactive activity helps reinforce basic arithmetic skills and introduces young learners to the concept of multiplication in a fun and accessible way.