An Excerpt from My Fall 2011 Newsletter

....One student shared how he made pizza with his dad. There are so many opportunities to discuss math related topics with your child during this [and other] cooking experiences. You can discuss:

1. Geometry - The shape of the pie/slices/bread, and how the shape may change if it is cut


2. Fractions - The fractional parts that make up the pie. For example, If mom, brother, and sister each get 2 out of 8 slices, what fraction is left for dad?...one fourth


3. Counting - Practice skip counting, multiplication, and division by counting the groups of toppings needed for each slice


4. Estimation - Estimate the amount of grated cheese to cover a slice and how much cheese will be needed t cover the whole pie


5. Temperature - Determine different temperature settings of the baking oven and how that will effect the time it takes to bake


6. Money Math - How much it costs to get his favorite ingredients to make the pie
   

Enjoy making math part of your everyday lives....

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