Preparing Food with Mathematics

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Preparing Food with Mathematics

• By Erik Jefferson and
• Emily Steele

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Objectives

• Students will become more confident with adding,
  subtracting, multiplying and dividing with
  fractions, decimals and percents.
• Students will understand the importance of math
  in the real world.
• Students will be introduced to the cultural
  backgrounds of their peers.
• Students will enhance their interpersonal and
  communication skills.

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Justification

• The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
  (NCTM) states that sixth grade students should
  work flexibly with fractions, decimals, and
  percents to solve problems.
• Many students do not see the importance in
  mathematics. By incorporating mathematics into a
  real world example students will pay closer
  attention and see maths importance in
  functioning as a working adult.
• A multicultural education will introduce students
  to the diverse world that they live in.
• The NCTM standards state that students should be
  able to communicate their mathematical thinking
  coherently and clearly to peers, teachers and
  others.
• Communication is a vital skill required to
  perform in society.

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Weekly Plan
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Ingredients

• Sourdough Pizza Dough
• 1 1/2 cups sourdough starter, room temperature
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1 1/2 cups bread flour
• Water
• Classic Tomato Pizza Sauce
• 3 Tbsp. - Butter
• 16 Oz. - Can of Tomato Puree
• 3 Tbsp. - Olive Oil
• 1 Tsp. - Salt
• 3 Cloves - Garlic, Minced
• 1/4 Tsp. - Black Pepper
• 3 Large - Yellow Onions, Minced
• 1 Tsp. - Whole Oregano
• 2 Quarts. - Canned Whole Italian Tomatoes
• 1 Tsp. - Whole Basil

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Evaluation

• A jeopardy game will be played on the last day
  where groups will be given the opportunity to
  compete against each other.
• This style of grading accomplishes three
  important aspects
• Individual accountability
• Group goals
• Competing against peers of equal academic ability
• Sample questions students may formulate
• If a meal comes to 56.84, what amount is paid,
  including a 15 tip, and 6 tax?
• If tomato puree comes in 40oz containers, and
  each pizza requires 16oz, how many containers of
  puree need to be ordered to make 7 pizzas?

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