Max Maths, Year 2, Learn together, Subtraction within 100 (1)

In the 'Max Maths, Year 2' curriculum, children learn to tackle subtraction problems within 100 through a hands-on and visual approach. One of the exercises involves a scenario with ducks on a farm to make learning relatable and engaging. The problem starts with 58 ducks, and the children are asked to calculate the remaining number of ducks after 26 have flown away. This is not just an abstract number operation; students are encouraged to visually represent the problem by using blocks to show the initial number of ducks.

The method is interactive: children cross out blocks corresponding to the number of ducks that have left, which helps them to visually track the subtraction process. After crossing out the 26 blocks that represent the ducks that flew away, the children count the remaining blocks to find the answer. The exercise concludes with a total of 32 blocks left, indicating that there are 32 ducks still on the farm. This visual and tactile approach to subtraction is designed to help young learners better understand and retain the concept of taking away quantities within the context of 100, reinforcing their numerical skills in a practical and enjoyable way.