Max Maths, Year 5, Try it, Mixed operations with a pair of brackets

In this section of the Max Maths textbook for Year 5, students are encouraged to apply their understanding of mixed operations and the correct order of operations, which involves working with a pair of brackets. The 'Let's Try It' exercises are designed to reinforce the concept that calculations within brackets should be completed first, followed by multiplication or division, and finally addition or subtraction.

The first set of problems, 'Carry out the following', presents a series of calculations where students must first evaluate the expressions inside the brackets. For example, in question 1(a), students must add the numbers inside the brackets (3 + 3) before multiplying by 3. Similarly, in 1(b), students must multiply 6 by 5 and then divide the result by 10. Each question is structured to help students focus on the bracketed operations first, then proceed to complete the calculation. The second set, 'Find the solutions to the following', provides additional practice with varied operations, challenging students to solve problems by correctly applying the order of operations, including working with brackets. To further their practice and understanding, students are directed to workbook pages 94 to 98.