Max Maths, Year 4, Try it, Volume

In an engaging exercise from Max Maths for Year 4 students, children are introduced to the concept of volume through practical examples. The task begins with an invitation to 'Try It', where students are asked to determine the volume of liquid in each of three illustrated measuring cylinders. The cylinders, labelled (a), (b), and (c), are depicted with different amounts of liquid, and each one is marked with measurements in millilitres (ml) up to 500ml. The children must write down the volume of liquid they observe in each cylinder, encouraging them to apply their understanding of reading and interpreting scales.

The second part of the exercise requires the students to calculate the total volume of water contained within all three measuring cylinders combined. They are provided with a formula represented as an addition equation, where they add the volumes from cylinders (a), (b), and (c) together. This activity not only reinforces the concept of volume but also incorporates basic arithmetic skills, as students perform the addition to find the sum. The illustration includes a scale with increments of 200ml up to 1 litre (1000ml), assisting the students in visualising the combined volume. Through this hands-on approach, the children learn to measure and calculate volumes in a clear and tangible way.