Max Maths, Year 4, Practice, Counting to 10000

In the Max Maths practice exercises for Year 4, students are challenged to understand and identify patterns in number sequences as they count up to 10,000. The first task invites students to observe different sequences and write down how the numbers are increasing. For example, in sequence (a), the numbers 800, 900, 1,000, 1,100, and 1,200 are increasing by hundreds. In sequence (b), the pattern shows an increase by thousands, as seen in the numbers 1,234 to 5,234. Sequence (c) demonstrates counting by fifties, starting from 8,300 and ending at 8,500, while sequence (d) shows a more subtle pattern, with numbers like 4,420 to 4,428 increasing by twos.

The second exercise requires students to fill in missing numbers within given sequences. They must recognise and continue the established patterns to complete the sequences correctly. For instance, following the pattern set out in sequence (a), students need to fill in the blanks between 3,100 and 6,100, ensuring the numbers increase by thousands. Similarly, they must identify the correct increments for the other sequences, whether it's by hundreds, fifties, or single digits. The final task asks pupils to write out numbers in word form, such as 'three thousand seven hundred and fifteen' for 3,715, 'six thousand and eighty' for 6,080, and 'nine thousand nine hundred and three' for 9,903, reinforcing their understanding of number names and place value.