Max Maths, Year 5, Try it, Finding percentages of simple quantities

Max Maths Year 5 presents a series of exercises aimed at helping students understand and calculate percentages of simple quantities. The 'Let's Try It' section offers a variety of problems that require students to find specific percentages of given numbers. For instance, students are asked to calculate 20% of 50, 35% of 80, and 15% of 40, among others. These tasks involve straightforward percentage calculations, such as finding 50% of 84 or 80% of 60, which are designed to build confidence and proficiency in dealing with percentages in a range of contexts.

The 'Maths Challenge' section of the book presents real-world scenarios to apply percentage knowledge. Students are asked to determine what percentage of cars in a parking lot are blue, calculate the percentage of girls in Year 5, find the percentage of female students in a class, and work out how many parents believe it is safe for their children to walk to school based on a survey of 300. These challenges encourage students to apply their understanding of percentages to practical and relatable situations, enhancing their problem-solving skills and their ability to interpret statistical data in everyday contexts.