FRACTION COOK-OFF
fractions · multiplying fractions and mixed numbers in recipes
To multiply fractions and mixed numbers in recipes [5.NF.B.6].
FRACTION COOK-OFF is a Grade 5 fraction activity that uses recipe scaling to practice multiplying fractions and mixed numbers. Teams receive recipes with a stated serving size and revise the ingredient amounts so there is enough food for everyone in the room. Students must keep the serving context in mind while calculating new measurements, which gives the fraction multiplication a clear real-world purpose.
Use it for small-group problem solving when students are ready to apply fraction multiplication beyond isolated exercises. Exchanging finished work for checking adds a useful accuracy component. Create a free account to generate lesson support for FRACTION COOK-OFF. No credit card is required, and the account includes 3 lesson generations for life.
- Grades:
- 5
- Players:
- 3 players
- Materials:
- cards, paper
- Classroom use:
- small group
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