Max Maths, Year 6, Maths Challenge, Word problems

In this set of word problems designed for Year 6 students, pupils are challenged to apply their mathematical skills to practical situations. The first problem asks students to compare the times taken by Jade and Han to run a distance of 100 metres. Students must calculate the difference between Jade's time of 14.35 seconds and Han's time of 12.04 seconds to determine how much longer Jade took to complete the run. This exercise tests their ability to subtract decimal numbers.

The second problem presents a real-world application of proportional reasoning. Students are given the cost of 100 grams of grapes as $0.59 and must calculate the cost for a larger quantity of 2.1 kilograms. This requires students to understand the relationship between grams and kilograms and to scale the given price accordingly. The third problem involves a direct comparison where students must find the height of a stack of 6 books, given that 8 similar books have a combined height of 9 centimetres, testing their ability to work with ratios and proportions. For additional practice and to tackle more challenging problems, students are directed to workbook pages 159 to 163. The final Maths Challenge requires students to find the total mass of multiple items, combining addition and multiplication of decimal numbers to find the combined weight of bananas and strawberries in different quantities.