Max Maths, Year 6, Try it, Word problems (1)

In Max Maths for Year 6, students are encouraged to tackle real-world problems involving addition and multiplication. The first problem presents a scenario where Padma jogs 1.38 km in the morning and an additional 2.56 km in the afternoon. Students are tasked with calculating the total distance Padma jogs in a single day. To begin, they are advised to estimate the total distance to one decimal place before calculating the exact sum of the two distances. This approach helps them to understand the concept of estimation and its usefulness in checking the accuracy of their final answer.

The second problem in the series involves multiplication and requires students to determine the combined thickness of 8 dictionaries, each with an individual thickness of 4.275 cm. Students must multiply the thickness of one dictionary by the number of dictionaries to find the total thickness when they are stacked together. This exercise not only reinforces multiplication skills but also demonstrates the practical application of mathematics in everyday situations. Through these word problems, students enhance their ability to perform accurate calculations and develop a deeper understanding of how mathematics can be applied to solve practical problems.