Max Maths, Year 6, Work Book, Finding percentages of quantities and shapes

The "Max Maths, Year 6, Work Book" offers comprehensive practice for students on finding percentages of various quantities and shapes, an essential skill in mathematics. This segment of the workbook presents a series of exercises that guide students through the process of determining what portion of a grid or rectangle corresponds to certain percentages. For instance, students are asked to calculate the percentage of the grid that is coloured in different shades, such as light green, dark green, grey, and white. These exercises not only reinforce the concept of percentages but also provide a visual understanding of how percentages represent parts of a whole.

Further activities include colouring a specific percentage of a grid to represent different percentages, thus helping students to visualise and consolidate their understanding of the concept. For example, they might be tasked to colour 12% of the grid blue and then record the number of squares they've coloured. Additionally, the workbook includes real-world applications of percentages, such as calculating the number of bricks of a particular shape needed for a garden path or figuring out the discounted price of a football during a sale. These practical problems help students to apply their knowledge of percentages to everyday situations, enhancing their numerical literacy and problem-solving skills. The workbook encourages showing the working out of each calculation, ensuring that students grasp the methodology behind finding percentages.