Max Maths, Year 6, Try it, Review of adding and subtracting decimals

In the 'Max Maths' programme for Year 6, students are given the opportunity to review and practice their skills in adding and subtracting decimal numbers. The 'Let’s Try It' section presents a straightforward exercise where pupils are tasked with solving subtraction problems involving decimals. They are challenged to calculate the difference between pairs of decimal numbers, such as 6.52 minus 4.39 and 19.05 minus 12.88, which helps to reinforce their understanding of decimal subtraction.

The 'Let’s Practise' section builds on these skills by providing a series of addition and subtraction problems. Students are encouraged to add decimal numbers in various combinations, ranging from simpler sums like 5.12 plus 13.78, to adding identical decimals such as 0.66 plus 0.66. They are also given subtraction problems that require them to find the difference between decimals, including subtracting single digits from numbers in the nineties, such as 93 minus 0.45. This practice helps to solidify their computational skills with decimals in a variety of contexts. For further practice and a more comprehensive review, students are directed to workbook pages 48 to 51, where they can apply their knowledge and continue to improve their mathematical proficiency.