Max Maths, Year 4, Learn together, Word problems (1)

In an engaging lesson from Max Maths for Year 4, students explore the concept of fractions through word problems. In a scenario that many can relate to, Toby and Han share a pizza, with Toby consuming one-sixth and Han eating half of the pizza. The question posed to the students is to determine what fraction of the pizza remains uneaten. To visualise this, a circle is used to represent the pizza, making it easier for the children to understand the concept of fractions in a practical context.

As part of the learning process, one-sixth of the circle is coloured to illustrate Toby's portion, while Han's half, which is equivalent to three-sixths, is also shaded in. This hands-on approach helps students see that after Toby and Han have had their shares, two-sixths of the pizza is left. To further enhance their mathematical reasoning, it is explained that two-sixths can be simplified to one-third, demonstrating an equivalent fraction for the remaining slice of pizza. This exercise not only aids in the understanding of fractions but also introduces the concept of equivalent fractions in a fun and relatable way.