Max Maths, Year 5, Work Book, Word problems

In the Max Maths Year 5 Workbook, students are presented with practical word problems to reinforce their understanding of time calculations. In the first problem, Jade and Han's boat trip duration is to be calculated. Students are prompted to note the departure and arrival times and are encouraged to draw a model to aid in finding the length of the trip. This visual representation helps them grasp the concept of elapsed time in a tangible way, making it easier to solve the problem.

The workbook continues with a scenario involving the daily usage of a washing machine. Students must calculate the total time the machine is used over the span of one week and then extend their calculations to determine the usage for an entire year. This exercise not only tests their ability to work with hours and minutes but also introduces them to the concept of repeated addition or multiplication when dealing with time over extended periods. In another problem, Padma's exercise routine is the focus. Students need to account for her exercise time in the park, as well as her travel time to and from the park, to find out what time she will return home if she leaves at 11.15 a.m. This problem develops their skills in adding time intervals and understanding the 24-hour clock system.