Max Maths, Year 6, Try it, Areas of compound shapes (2)

In the Max Maths Year 6 curriculum, students are challenged with a task to calculate the area of a compound shape by breaking it down into simpler shapes. The exercise presents a complex figure composed of multiple rectangles, and students are instructed to find the area of each rectangle individually. The first step is to identify the dimensions of the blue, red, and green rectangles within the compound shape. Students then apply the formula for the area of a rectangle, which is length multiplied by width, to determine the area of each individual rectangle.

Once the areas of the blue, red, and green rectangles are calculated using their respective lengths and widths, students are required to add these areas together to find the total area of the compound shape. The exercise provides a structured approach, prompting students to fill in the blanks with the correct measurements and calculated areas. This methodical breakdown not only simplifies the process of finding the area of a complex figure but also reinforces the students' understanding of how to work with shapes and apply mathematical formulas in practical situations.