Max Maths, Year 1, Work Book, Subtraction by taking away

In the Max Maths Workbook for Year 1, young learners are introduced to the concept of subtraction within 20 through engaging and visually supported exercises. Practice 1 focuses on 'Subtraction by taking away' and provides a series of problems that encourage students to subtract numbers in a tangible and relatable context. For example, children are presented with scenarios involving animals or objects that disappear or are taken away, and they are asked to calculate the remaining amount. The first exercise involves five frogs, with two hopping away, prompting the child to fill in the blanks and find out how many are left. Similarly, the second exercise features five pigeons with four flying away, leaving the student to conclude that one pigeon remains.

The workbook continues with additional exercises to reinforce the subtraction skills. In exercise 3, children are instructed to complete subtraction sentences by crossing out objects to visually represent the action of taking away. They work through examples such as subtracting 2 from 7, 4 from 8, and 3 from 10. Exercise 4 requires students to observe bead patterns and write corresponding subtraction sentences, further enhancing their understanding of the concept. Lastly, exercise 5 combines visual learning with matching activities, where students are asked to link subtraction sentences to the correct pictures and fill in the missing numbers. This variety of tasks ensures that children can practice subtraction in multiple ways, fostering a deeper comprehension of the subject.