Max Maths, Year 6, Practice, Word problems

In the Max Maths practice section for Year 6 students, learners are encouraged to apply their mathematical skills to solve real-world problems. The first problem presents a scenario where two individuals, Jade and Han, run a 100-meter race with different completion times. Students must calculate the difference in time taken by Jade compared to Han, honing their subtraction skills with decimal numbers.

The second problem involves unit conversion and multiplication, where students are asked to determine the cost of 2.1 kilograms of grapes given the price per 100 grams. This provides an opportunity to practice scaling up from a smaller unit to a larger one. The third problem requires students to find the proportional height of a stack of books, using the given height of a pile of eight books to calculate the height of six books. These word problems are designed to enhance students' problem-solving abilities and understanding of mathematical concepts in a practical context. The corresponding workbook pages 159 to 163 offer additional exercises for further practice. Additionally, a Maths Challenge is presented, where students must find the total mass of multiple items, combining addition and multiplication of decimal numbers to solve a more complex problem involving bananas and strawberries.