Max Maths, Year 5, Try it, Proportion

In the 'Max Maths, Year 5' curriculum, students delve into the concept of proportion using relatable scenarios. In the 'Try It' section, they are presented with a fruit bowl scenario where they must determine the total number of fruit pieces and then identify the quantity and proportion of oranges within the bowl. The questions encourage students to apply their knowledge of fractions to real-life contexts, such as figuring out which fruit represents a specific fraction of the entire fruit bowl.

The 'Let's Practise' segment shifts focus to a collection of buttons, prompting students to explore the proportions of different coloured buttons. Students are required to identify the fraction that corresponds to the purple and red buttons and then match specific fractions to the correct button colours. These exercises are designed to strengthen their understanding of proportions and fractions, enhancing their ability to compare parts to the whole in various contexts. To continue their practice, students are directed to workbook pages 151 to 152, where they can find additional problems and activities to further cement their grasp of proportion.