Maya Math Addition and Subtraction

The video tutorial introduces Maya math, a 20-based system, using sticks and stones to teach place value, addition, and subtraction. It explains how to represent numbers and perform operations by manipulating these objects, making it easier for kids to grasp the concepts. The tutorial covers both simple and complex calculations, emphasizing the importance of understanding the Maya system's unique approach to place value.

What is the value of a single stone in Maya Math?

• 10

• 5

• 20

• 1

How many stones make up a bar in Maya Math?

• 6

• 5

• 3

• 4

In the Maya base-20 system, what happens when you reach 20?

• You subtract a stone

• You move to the next place value

• You add a new bar

• You add a new stone

What is the Maya equivalent of the decimal number 37?

• One bar and seventeen stones

• One bar and seven stones

• One bar and three stones

• One bar and two stones

How do you add two numbers in Maya Math?

• By subtracting them

• By pushing them together and simplifying

• By multiplying them

• By dividing them

What is the result of adding 12 and 5 in Maya Math?

• 15

• 16

• 18

• 17

When adding larger numbers in Maya Math, what do you do when you have four bars?

• Add another bar

• Replace them with a stone in the next place value

• Remove one bar

• Add a stone

What is the Maya representation of the decimal number 7,850?

• 17 bundles of 400, 14 bundles of 20, and 11 ones

• 18 bundles of 400, 15 bundles of 20, and 12 ones

• 20 bundles of 400, 10 bundles of 20, and 5 ones

• 19 bundles of 400, 12 bundles of 20, and 10 ones

How do you perform subtraction in Maya Math?

• By dividing the numbers

• By adding the numbers

• By multiplying the numbers

• By taking away like for like from each column

What is the result of subtracting 2 from 8 in Maya Math?

• 4

• 6

• 7

• 5