Max Maths, Year 2, Learn together, Adding and subtracting money (1)

In the Max Maths Year 2 curriculum, young learners explore the practical application of adding and subtracting money through engaging scenarios. One such scenario involves Samir, who visits the cinema with his friends and purchases a box of popcorn and a hot drink. To calculate the total cost of his snacks, students are encouraged to combine the individual prices. The lesson breaks down the process into simple steps, beginning with the addition of the two amounts: $1.10 for the popcorn and 80¢ for the drink.

The learning material guides students to write the dollar and cents separately, making the calculation easier to understand. By converting $1.10 into $1 and 10¢, students can then add the 10¢ to the 80¢, resulting in 90¢. Finally, they combine this with the dollar to find the total cost. The exercise concludes with the sum of $1 plus 90¢, equalling $1.90, teaching the children that Samir's total expenditure for his snacks at the cinema is $1.90. This approach helps students to grasp the concept of money and develop their addition skills in a context they can relate to and understand.