Max Maths, Year 1, Practice, Subtraction by counting back

In the Max Maths Year 1 practice session on subtraction, young learners are encouraged to develop their understanding of subtraction by counting back. The session starts with an exercise that involves using a number line to visually aid the subtraction process. Students are given a series of numbers and asked to count backwards on the number line to find the answer. They then write a subtraction sentence for each equation provided, such as "6 - 2 = 4" or "9 - 5 = 4". This visual approach helps them grasp the concept of taking away and seeing the result on the number line.

The second part of the practice session involves completing subtraction sentences by applying the count back method learned earlier. For example, the children will work out "8 - 2" by counting back two steps from 8 on the number line to reach the answer of 6. They will continue with other equations such as "10 - 5", "5 - 3", "8 - 7", "9 - 4", and "9 - 9", filling in the blanks with the correct answers. This exercise reinforces the subtraction technique and helps to build confidence in their ability to subtract numbers. To further practice and consolidate their subtraction skills, students are directed to workbook pages 106 to 109 for additional exercises.