Max Maths, Year 5, Try it, Review of decimals

In a mathematics exercise aimed at Year 5 students, the focus is on reinforcing their understanding of decimal numbers. The first activity, "Let's Try It," presents a visual task where students are required to observe coloured segments that represent decimal numbers. They must write down the decimal that corresponds to the coloured parts for each of the given examples, labelled from (a) to (f). This exercise helps to visually demonstrate the concept of decimals and allows students to translate a graphical representation into a numerical format.

The second activity involves reading and writing decimal numbers. Students are given a series of decimals in word form and are tasked with writing them in their standard numerical form. The decimals range from simple tenths and hundredths to more complex numbers that include thousandths. Examples include "Zero point four six" and "Three hundred point zero zero eight," among others. This activity serves to reinforce the place value of decimals and ensures students are comfortable with both the verbal and written forms of decimal numbers. After completing these exercises, students are directed to continue their practice on workbook pages 155 to 156, providing a structured approach to mastering the concept of decimals.