Max Maths, Year 5, Work Book, Written calculations using decimals (2)

In the "Max Maths Year 5 Workbook", students are presented with a series of word problems that require them to perform written calculations using decimals. In practice 7, they are asked to solve problems related to weight, length, and height. For instance, Jade and her father's weights are given, and students must calculate the difference in weight between them, their combined weight, and Jade's father's new weight after losing a specified amount. These exercises test the students' ability to subtract and add decimal numbers in a practical context.

Further exercises involve measurements of a garden, which is divided into two sections of different lengths. Students must add these to find the total length of the garden. They also work with the dimensions of Jade's toy truck and train, calculating the total length when the toys are lined up and the combined height when one toy is placed on top of the other. Padma's task of carrying boxes, Samir's foot length, and the width of plants are other scenarios where students apply their knowledge of addition and multiplication with decimals to find total weights and lengths. The exercises culminate with a problem involving stacking bricks, where students must multiply to find the total height of the pile, thereby reinforcing their understanding of calculations with decimals in real-world situations.