Max Maths, Year 5, Try it, Word problems (1)

In a practical application of mathematics for Year 5 students, they are presented with a word problem involving a school fundraiser. The school has successfully raised $5,000 through a fair, with the goal of purchasing 55 new computer monitors, each priced at $89. To determine the remaining funds post-purchase, the problem is broken down into two clear steps. The first step requires calculating the total cost of the monitors by multiplying the cost per monitor ($89) by the quantity needed (55). This multiplication reveals that the total cost for the monitors is $4,895.

The second step involves subtracting the total cost of the monitors from the amount raised. By taking away $4,895 from the $5,000 initially raised, it is found that the school will have $105 left over after buying the monitors. This exercise not only reinforces students' multiplication and subtraction skills but also applies them to a real-world context. In a subsequent task, students are asked to calculate the total number of flats in a block where there are 13 flats on each floor and a total of 16 floors. Multiplication is again used to solve this problem, encouraging students to apply their numerical skills to solve practical questions.