Max Maths, Year 2, Learn together, Leftovers

In the Max Maths programme for Year 2, students explore the concept of division with remainders through a practical example in the 'Learn Together' section. The scenario presented involves sharing mangoes between plates to understand how leftovers occur when dividing. A simple situation is given where there are 10 mangoes to be shared equally among 3 plates. Through this illustration, children discover that while each plate can have 3 mangoes, there is still 1 mango that remains unshared, teaching them the idea of a remainder in a division problem.

This hands-on approach to learning about leftovers in division helps children visualise and grasp the concept that not all numbers divide evenly. The example is relatable and easy to comprehend, making it an excellent way for young learners to begin dealing with division problems that do not result in whole numbers. By associating the leftover mango with the remainder, students can understand that sometimes sharing equally doesn't mean everything will be used up, and some items may be left over after the sharing is done.