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

In the 'Max Maths, Year 2' curriculum, there is an engaging activity designed to help young learners understand the concept of volume, particularly in relation to liquids. The 'Try it' section presents a task where children are asked to identify which container holds the greatest volume of liquid. The activity consists of images of two different containers, labelled (a) and (b), and the students are instructed to put a tick in the box under the container they believe has the greater volume. This exercise aims to develop the students' visual estimation skills and their understanding of volume as a measure of how much space a liquid takes up inside a container.

The task is interactive and thought-provoking, encouraging the children to observe and compare the containers carefully before making their choice. It serves as a foundational step towards grasping more complex volume-related concepts in future lessons. By engaging with such practical tasks, Year 2 students are able to apply their learning in a way that is both fun and educational, reinforcing their mathematical knowledge through hands-on experience.