Max Maths, Year 4, Try it, Perimeter (1)

In an engaging activity from Max Maths for Year 4, students are encouraged to apply their understanding of perimeter to solve practical problems. The first problem presents Tya's computer, which measures 22 cm in width and 30 cm in length. Students are tasked with calculating the perimeter of the computer. The formula for finding the perimeter is provided, which is the sum of twice the width and twice the length. Students fill in the blanks with the given measurements and perform the arithmetic to find the total perimeter in centimeters.

The second problem shifts the focus to a square wooden block with a side length of 6 cm. Students are asked to determine the perimeter of the block. Since all sides of a square are equal, the formula for perimeter simplifies to four times the length of one side. Students use this formula, multiplying the side length by four, to find the perimeter of the square block in centimeters. This exercise helps reinforce the concept of perimeter and provides practice in basic multiplication and addition skills.