Max Maths, Year 6, Work Book, Measuring volume

In 'Max Maths, Year 6, Work Book', students are given the opportunity to practice measuring volume, an essential skill in mathematics and daily life. Practice 5 focuses on understanding the relationship between millilitres and litres, two common units used to express volume. The first exercise requires students to fill in the blanks in a conversion table, helping them to grasp how to convert between the two units. For instance, they learn that 700 millilitres is equivalent to 0.7 litres, and they are tasked with completing the rest of the table with the correct conversions.

The second exercise is designed to reinforce their understanding of volume measurements by having them write the volumes in words. This includes various quantities such as 17 litres, 1.25 litres, and amounts as small as 5 millilitres. This exercise not only aids in their comprehension of volume but also in their ability to express numerical values in written form. The third activity encourages practical, hands-on learning as students are asked to find empty containers of different sizes and shapes around their homes. They must draw, label, and estimate the capacity of each container before verifying their estimates by measuring the actual capacity using a measuring cylinder, as demonstrated with the example of a baby powder bottle estimated at around 300 millilitres and measured at 325 millilitres.