Max Maths, Year 4, Learn together, Word problems (2)

In an engaging maths lesson for Year 4 students, the class explores the concept of fractions through the context of word problems. In this particular scenario, Padma and Jade have a collection of 24 toys. The problem asks the students to determine how many toys each child plays with, given that Padma plays with one-sixth of the toys, and Jade plays with one-quarter of them. To make the problem more tangible and easier to understand, the lesson suggests using counters to represent the toys, allowing the children to visualise the division of the toys between Padma and Jade.

By dividing the total number of toys, which is 24, by 6, the students can find out that one-sixth of the toys amounts to 4 toys for Padma. Similarly, when they divide the total number of toys by 4, they discover that one-quarter of the toys is equivalent to 6 toys, which Jade gets to play with. Through this hands-on approach, children can easily follow the mathematical process and conclude that Padma plays with 4 toys and Jade plays with 6 toys. This practical application of fractions in word problems helps solidify the students' understanding and makes learning maths an interactive and enjoyable experience.