Learning Specialists

Numeracy 

Cooking 

Cooking at home is a great way to spend time together and participate in some real life maths in an everyday context.

Children can:

• Investigate the units of measurement for items in the pantry or refrigerator
• Cut the sandwich in half: “Can you cut the sandwich in half creating a different shape?”
• Mix a drink for the family: e.g. measuring cordial, fruit and water
• Estimate how much each item weighs, then check how close the estimates are
• Find the time we start cooking the rice so that our food is ready to be served at the same time?
• Change a recipe that serves 6 for 4 people (or 6 for 3 people for lower levels). How much of each ingredient will we need?
• Be a junior Masterchef: e.g. measure and weigh ingredients, apply ratio, consider cooking time, and serve portion sizes