Max Maths, Year 4, Learn together, Volume (2)

In a practical exercise from a Year 4 mathematics textbook, students are introduced to the concept of volume through a relatable scenario. Toby, a character in the book, takes a carton of orange juice from the fridge and pours it into measuring cylinders to find out how much juice there is. The exercise shows that the volume of the juice totals 1 litre and 300 millilitres, which is represented as 1 l 300 ml. This example helps students understand how to measure and record volumes in both litres and millilitres, providing a clear and tangible context for the mathematical concept of volume.

Another task in the lesson asks students to calculate the total volume of water contained in three separate measuring cylinders. The volumes in the cylinders are given as 400 millilitres, 200 millilitres, and 300 millilitres. By adding these amounts together, students find that the total volume of water is 900 millilitres. This exercise reinforces the addition of volumes and helps students to visualise the cumulative amount of liquid through the use of the measuring cylinders. The textbook provides illustrations and clear numerical representations to aid understanding, ensuring that students can confidently work with measurements of volume.