Cooking with Math

Cook with Math 

Talk about special tools (cups, spoons, and scales) and methods for measuring ingredients. How do we know which measuring device to use when we read the units in a recipe? What are the steps in doubling or halving recipes? How do we set a timer? After the pizza comes out of the oven, how do we cut it into eight equal slices? If we make 24 cupcakes, how can we share them equally if there are 6 people at the birthday party? How many cupcakes does each person get if 12 more guests arrive? Think of your kitchen as a math laboratory where you are the math scientist and your child is your assistant. Think of your kitchen as a math laboratory...