Max Maths, Year 2, Learn together, Subtracting tens and hundreds (1)

In a Year 2 mathematics lesson from Max Maths, children learn the fundamentals of subtraction by focusing on subtracting tens and hundreds. The lesson uses a practical example to help students visualise the concept: Han has 63 nuts and decides to give 10 nuts to his friend Jade. To illustrate the subtraction, the number of nuts is represented as blocks, making it more tangible for young learners. When Han gives away 10 nuts, the students are encouraged to cross out a block of ten, which visually demonstrates the subtraction process. As a result, they can easily see that from 63 nuts, subtracting 10 leaves Han with 53 nuts.

The 'Let's Learn Together' section of the lesson reinforces the concept by showing subtraction as a simple and manageable process. By representing the nuts with blocks, it becomes straightforward for the children to subtract tens. The lesson encourages interaction and engagement by involving the children in the process of crossing out tens to find out how many nuts Han has left after sharing with his friends. This hands-on approach to subtraction is designed to build a strong foundational understanding for young learners, which they can then apply to more complex mathematical problems involving subtraction of tens and hundreds.