Max Maths, Year 3, Learn together, Counting within 1000 (4)

In an engaging activity designed for Year 3 pupils, 'Max Maths' introduces a sequence challenge under the theme 'Counting within 1000 (4)' to enhance their understanding of numerical patterns. The task requires students to identify the next number in a series by discerning the pattern of progression between the numbers provided. For instance, in the first sequence, the numbers are increasing by 5 with each step. Starting from 845 and adding 5, the students deduce that the number following 845 is 850. This exercise not only reinforces addition skills but also helps students recognise and continue sequences.

The activity continues with a second sequence where the increment is smaller, with numbers rising by 2 at each stage. After observing that the previous number is 919, the students add 2 to find that the subsequent number is 921. Lastly, the third sequence presents a descending pattern, with numbers decreasing by 10. Here, students must subtract 10 from 835, leading them to the conclusion that the next number in the sequence is 825. These exercises are crafted to bolster the students' counting skills and their ability to apply simple addition and subtraction within the context of sequences, preparing them for further practice on workbook pages 23 to 24.