Max Maths, Year 4, Learn together, Timetables

In the 'Max Maths, Year 4' textbook, there is an engaging section focused on understanding and interpreting timetables through a real-life scenario involving a school Performance Night. The timetable provided outlines the sequence of events for the evening, beginning with an announcement by the school head at 4.15 p.m., followed by performances from each year group at half-hour intervals, with breaks at 5.30 p.m. and 6.45 p.m. Jade, a student in Year 4, is scheduled to perform at 6.15 p.m. The timetable is a practical tool to help students learn how to read and extract information about specific times and events. For instance, according to the timetable, at 6.45 p.m., there is a break scheduled.

The timetable exercise also includes a question to apply the information learned: if a performance starts at 7 p.m., students are asked to determine which year group is performing. By referring to the timetable, it becomes clear that the performance beginning at 7 p.m. is for Year 5. This hands-on approach to learning helps solidify the students' ability to navigate and utilise timetables effectively, a useful skill both in academic settings and daily life. The task is designed to be interactive and encourages learners to work together to understand and apply the concept of reading timetables.