NZ Maths: Catering Size
An inspiring resource for learning numeracy
Building measurement and problem solving through scaling components of a recipe
Numeracy Focus: Understanding, estimating, and using measurement
This resource is made up of five sessions relating to measurement and problem solving in food technology.
Students are required to consider different elements of measurement such as converting units, comparing measurements and solving problems involving rates.
Sessions are easily adapted to suit the needs of different students as reinforcing and extending ideas are included for each session.
Stage: Level 9 to 10
Proficiency
- Fluency
- Problem Solving
HITS
- Differentiated Teaching
- Structuring Lessons
Cross-curricular
- Health and Physical Education: Food Technology
Audience
- Teachers
Teaching and Learning Cycle:
- Teach
- Plan
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Reflective Prompt
Food technology provides topics that work as a catalyst for estimating and using measurement.
Share an example where you have used food technology in one of your lessons to support and promote numeracy.
Reflective Prompt
Food technology provides topics that work as a catalyst for estimating and using measurement.
Share an example where you have used food technology in one of your lessons to support and promote numeracy.
Proficiency Reflective Prompt
How would you use this resource in your context to support children and young people’s fluency?
Proficiency Reflective Prompt
How would you use this resource in your context to support children and young people’s fluency?