Max Maths, Year 6, Try it, Finding percentages of quantities and shapes (3)

In an exercise designed for Year 6 pupils, Max Maths introduces a real-world application of finding percentages in the context of a computer store sale. The task is to calculate the savings and the sale price of a notebook computer that is originally priced at $470 with a 10% discount. Students are first instructed to convert the percentage discount into a fraction. They are then asked to multiply this fraction by the cost of the computer to find out how much money will be saved during the sale. This step-by-step approach helps students understand the process of calculating percentages of quantities in a practical situation.

Once the saving has been calculated, the next step involves determining the sale price of the computer. To do this, students are guided to subtract the amount saved from the original price of the computer. This part of the exercise solidifies their understanding of how discounts affect the final price of an item. By working through this problem, pupils learn to apply their mathematical knowledge of percentages and subtraction to figure out both the amount saved and the reduced price of the computer during the sale, providing them with valuable skills for future financial literacy.