Max Maths, Year 2, Practice, Adding and subtracting capacities

In the Max Maths Year 2 practice exercises, children are introduced to the concept of adding and subtracting capacities, a fundamental part of understanding measurements and volumes. The exercises are designed to help students apply their knowledge of addition and subtraction to practical scenarios involving liquids, such as juice, water, and medicine, measured in millilitres and litres. The first question asks students to calculate the total amount of juice consumed by Jade, Samir, and Padma, each having a cup with 60 millilitres. The task is to find the combined volume of juice consumed by all three individuals.

The subsequent questions continue to explore real-life situations where students must work out the remaining capacities after performing subtractions. For instance, the second question presents a problem where Toby must fill three 1-litre containers from a 5-litre bucket, prompting students to determine how much water is left in the bucket after this action. Another question involves subtracting a poured amount from a can of drink to find out the remaining liquid. Lastly, students calculate the total volume of cough mixture Tya takes over a week, given the daily dosage. These exercises are not only engaging but also enhance the students' numerical skills and their understanding of measurements in everyday contexts.