Max Maths, Year 4, Try it, Counting to 10000 (2)

In the Max Maths Year 4 curriculum, students are challenged to enhance their understanding of number sequences and place value by counting up to 10,000. The activities provided are designed to help students identify and fill in missing numbers within sequences, thereby reinforcing their counting skills. Exercise 2 presents a series of incomplete number sequences where students must deduce the missing number in each box. This task requires students to recognise patterns and apply their knowledge of number increments and decrements to complete the sequence correctly.

Exercise 3 takes this a step further by asking students to fill in multiple missing numbers within a given range. The sequences are laid out in a way that encourages students to think critically about the progression of numbers, whether they are counting forwards or backwards. For example, students are presented with sequences that increase by hundreds or tens, and they must ascertain the correct numbers to fill the gaps. This exercise helps solidify their understanding of numerical order and the base-ten system, which is fundamental to their mathematical development. The carefully structured sequences provide a clear framework for students to practise counting in larger increments, bridging the gap between basic counting and more advanced arithmetic concepts.