Max Maths, Year 5, Learn together, Percentages (1)

In the 'Max Maths, Year 5' curriculum, students embark on an engaging journey to understand percentages through real-world contexts. One of the learning activities involves a farmer who collects eggs and organizes them onto a large tray designed to hold exactly 100 eggs. This scenario is particularly chosen because it provides a relatable and visual way for students to grasp the concept of percentages, given that the tray's capacity represents a whole 100%, making the calculation of percentages more intuitive.

The exercise presents a situation where the majority of eggs on the tray are white, while a minority are brown. Specifically, out of the 100 eggs on the tray, there are 6 brown eggs. This example provides a concrete illustration for students to determine what percentage of the eggs are brown. By using this scenario, the lesson aims to help students link the idea of percentages to proportions in a set, enhancing their understanding of how percentages reflect parts of a hundred in everyday situations.