Max Maths, Year 3, Try it, Addition up to 4 digits without regrouping (2)

In the "Max Maths" programme for Year 3, students are encouraged to practice addition with a visual and interactive approach. In a particular exercise, they are tasked with adding numbers up to four digits without the need for regrouping. The numbers to be added are represented by groups of counters, each symbolising a different place value: units (1s), tens (10s), hundreds (100s), and thousands (1000s). For example, in part (a) of the exercise, students are presented with a collection of counters that they need to add together. There are counters for thousands, hundreds, tens, and units, and the sum of these counters represents the total number in each category.

Similarly, part (b) of the exercise follows the same concept but with a different arrangement of counters. Students must count and add the value of each group of counters to find the total sum. This hands-on method helps to reinforce the concept of place value and the process of addition without complicating the task with regrouping. The exercise not only enhances their understanding of addition but also encourages the development of their counting skills. For further practice and a more detailed explanation, students are directed to the workbook pages 46 to 55, where they can find additional problems and exercises to work through.