Max Maths, Year 5, Try it, Ordering decimals

In the 'Try It' section of the Max Maths Year 5 textbook, students are encouraged to practice their understanding of ordering decimals. The first task requires them to compare pairs of decimal numbers and insert the correct symbol (< or >) to indicate whether the first number is less than or greater than the second. For example, they are asked to compare 0.705 with 0.199, 87.1 with 87.09, 1.024 with 1.204, and 1.234 with 1.243, determining the relationship between each pair.

The second activity focuses on arranging a set of decimal numbers in ascending order, from the smallest to the greatest. The numbers provided for this task are 8.82, 8.02, and 7.92. Students must sequence these decimals correctly to demonstrate their understanding of decimal place value. Conversely, the third activity involves arranging another set of numbers in descending order, from the greatest to the smallest. This set includes the numbers 11.05, 11.50, and 11.06. These exercises help students to become more confident in comparing and ordering decimals, which is a fundamental skill in mathematics. To continue their learning and practice, students are directed to workbook pages 160 to 162.