Max Maths, Year 6, Try it, Division word problems

In "Max Maths, Year 6", students are presented with engaging division word problems that require them to apply their mathematical skills in real-life contexts. The first problem sets the scene with a division calculation, where a total amount of $935 is divided equally among five family members, resulting in each member having to pay $187. This example serves as a foundation for the students to tackle their own problems in the 'Let's Try It' section.

The 'Let's Try It' problems begin with a scenario involving transportation, where students calculate the number of learners that would be on five buses if one bus holds 104 learners. They are then asked to redistribute the learners evenly across four buses. Another problem delves into financial literacy, where Han and Samir have a combined sum of $680, and students must determine Han's remaining amount after a purchase. A third scenario takes place in a fish market, where students work out the total number of fish bought in cases and then figure out how many boxes they would need if each box holds a smaller number of fish. Finally, the students are tasked with a charitable contribution problem, where they must calculate the shortfall amount that teachers need to contribute after six classes have each raised a certain sum towards a target of $550 for charity. These problems are designed to strengthen the pupils' division skills and their ability to solve complex problems.