Max Maths, Year 2, Learn together, Comparing lengths (4)

In a practical exercise from Max Maths for Year 2, students are encouraged to compare lengths and understand measurements. The activity presents Han's four mango trees in his garden, each measured for height by his father. The heights are recorded in a table, showing Tree A at 11 metres, Tree B at 16 metres, Tree C at 15 metres, and Tree D at 13 metres. With Tree B standing tall at 16 metres, it is identified as the tallest tree among the four. Students are then asked to apply their understanding of comparative lengths to arrange the trees in descending order, from the tallest to the shortest.

The exercise further guides the students by providing additional information about Tree A. It is stated that Tree A is not only shorter than Tree B but also shorter than Trees C and D, making it the shortest tree in Han's garden. This information helps students to deduce the correct order of the trees by height. The activity is designed to reinforce the concept of comparison and measurement in a real-world context, encouraging students to think critically about the size and order of objects around them.