Max Maths, Year 6, Maths Challenge, Perimeters of compound shapes

In the Max Maths Year 6 Maths Challenge, students are presented with engaging problems to solve related to the perimeters of compound shapes. The first challenge involves a rectangle and a square, where the rectangle's width is equal to the perimeter of the square. With the rectangle's perimeter given as 232 cm, students are tasked with calculating the length of the rectangle. This requires them to apply their understanding of how perimeters work and to use their problem-solving skills to arrive at the correct measurement for the rectangle's length.

The second challenge introduces another rectangle, this time with a known perimeter of 120 m. The twist in this problem is that the length of the rectangle is 10 m longer than its width. Students are encouraged to estimate values for the width and then check if these values lead to the given perimeter of 120 m. This problem promotes critical thinking and allows students to use trial and error along with algebraic reasoning to deduce the correct dimensions of the rectangle. Through these challenges, students are able to practice and enhance their mathematical skills in a practical and stimulating way.