9th Grade  Lesson 80 minutes

Fractions in Action: Math Mastery Challenge!

Jeremy Hudson
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Purpose

In this lesson, students will engage in a project-based learning experience by exploring numeracy through the context of baking. The purpose of the lesson is to deepen students' understanding of fractions and units by applying these concepts in a real-world scenario. Students will work collaboratively to follow a baking recipe, requiring them to measure ingredients accurately, convert units if necessary, and adjust quantities to serve different numbers of people. Throughout the process, students will document their calculations and reasoning, providing opportunities for critique and revision. This hands-on approach aims to enhance students' numeracy skills while fostering critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. The lesson will culminate in students presenting their findings and reflections as part of their math portfolio, demonstrating their ability to apply mathematical concepts in practical situations.

Learning goals

In this lesson, students will engage in a project-based learning experience that integrates numeracy skills through the context of baking. The core learning objectives are to understand and apply fractions, convert units of measurement, and develop an appreciation for the precision required in baking. Students will work collaboratively to follow and adapt recipes, requiring them to calculate ingredient quantities and adjust serving sizes. This hands-on approach will help students make connections between mathematical concepts and real-world applications. Additionally, students will develop critical thinking skills by explaining their process and revising their calculations as needed. The lesson aims to enhance students' confidence in using math in everyday situations and will contribute to their math portfolio as evidence of their ability to apply numeracy skills in practical contexts.
Standards
  • Common Core - CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSN.Q.A.1: Use units as a way to understand problems and to guide the solution of multi-step problems; choose and interpret units consistently in formulas; choose and interpret the scale and the origin in graphs and data displays.
  • Common Core - CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSN.Q.A.2: Define appropriate quantities for the purpose of descriptive modeling.
  • Common Core - CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSN.Q.A.3: Choose a level of accuracy appropriate to limitations on measurement when reporting quantities.