Fractional Feast: Recipes, Ratios, and Writing
Inquiry Framework
Question Framework
Driving Question
The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can we use our understanding of fractions and equivalent measurements to share family recipes and adapt them for different sized gatherings?Essential Questions
Supporting questions that break down major concepts.- How can fractions be used in everyday life, like cooking?
- How does changing the amount of ingredients in a recipe affect the final product?
- How can we use equivalent fractions to adjust recipes?
- What strategies can we use to solve fraction problems in a real-world context?
- How can clear and precise communication help others understand and follow a recipe?
Standards & Learning Goals
Learning Goals
By the end of this project, students will be able to:- Students will be able to identify and create equivalent fractions.
- Students will be able to double a recipe by doubling each ingredient.
- Students will be able to divide a recipe into fourths by dividing each ingredient.
- Students will be able to write clear and concise recipes with complete sentences.
Entry Events
Events that will be used to introduce the project to studentsMystery Recipe Challenge
A popular chef comes to your school, but he has lost his recipe. Students must work together to recreate the recipe, focusing on accurate measurements and doubling the ingredients to serve the whole class.Portfolio Activities
Portfolio Activities
These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.Double the Deliciousness
Students will double each ingredient in their family recipe to adjust the serving size.Steps
Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.Final Product
What students will submit as the final product of the activityA rewritten recipe with all ingredients doubled and calculations shown.Alignment
How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAddresses the learning goal of doubling a recipe and reinforces the understanding of multiplication with fractions.Halving Hunger: Dividing into Fourths
Students will divide a simple recipe (provided by the teacher) into fourths, practicing fraction division in a culinary context.Steps
Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.Final Product
What students will submit as the final product of the activityA divided recipe with all ingredients reduced to one-fourth of the original amount, including calculations.Alignment
How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsFocuses on dividing a recipe into fourths, reinforcing division with fractions.Family Recipe Hunt
Students interview family members to find a recipe that has special meaning to them. They will write down the original recipe as it is shared with them.Steps
Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.Final Product
What students will submit as the final product of the activityA written family recipe with a paragraph explaining its importance.Alignment
How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsFocuses on writing clear instructions and introduces the concept of recipes. It connects personal stories with practical math skills.Rubric & Reflection
Portfolio Rubric
Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolioRecipe Transformation Rubric
Fractional Accuracy
Measures the correctness of fraction calculations when doubling or dividing recipe ingredients.Calculations
Accuracy in performing mathematical operations to double or divide fractions.
Exemplary
4 PointsAll calculations are correct and clearly shown, demonstrating a complete understanding of fraction operations.
Proficient
3 PointsMost calculations are correct with minor errors. Work is shown and easy to follow.
Developing
2 PointsSome calculations are correct, but there are noticeable errors. Work may be difficult to follow.
Beginning
1 PointsCalculations are largely incorrect or missing. Work is incomplete or absent.
Recipe Adaptation
Evaluates how well students modify recipes, ensuring the instructions are clear and the recipe remains coherent after transformation.Recipe Clarity
How understandable and well-organized the rewritten recipe is.
Exemplary
4 PointsRecipe is exceptionally clear, concise, and well-organized, making it easy for anyone to follow. Instructions are precise and logical.
Proficient
3 PointsRecipe is clear and easy to follow. Instructions are logical and well-organized.
Developing
2 PointsRecipe is somewhat understandable but may have some confusing or unclear instructions. Organization could be improved.
Beginning
1 PointsRecipe is difficult to understand due to unclear instructions or poor organization.
Ingredient Adjustment
Appropriateness of ingredient adjustments post-calculation.
Exemplary
4 PointsIngredients are adjusted perfectly, maintaining the integrity of the recipe. Demonstrates a deep understanding of ingredient ratios and culinary balance.
Proficient
3 PointsIngredients are adjusted appropriately, and the recipe remains balanced. Minor adjustments may be needed.
Developing
2 PointsSome ingredient adjustments are incorrect or lead to an unbalanced recipe. Further refinement is needed.
Beginning
1 PointsIngredient adjustments are largely incorrect, resulting in a significantly unbalanced or unusable recipe.
Recipe Narrative & Significance
Assesses the quality and depth of the student's explanation of the recipe's personal or cultural significance.Storytelling
Effectiveness of the narrative in conveying the recipe's meaning.
Exemplary
4 PointsNarrative vividly conveys the recipe's personal or cultural significance with rich detail and emotional depth, demonstrating excellent communication skills.
Proficient
3 PointsNarrative clearly explains the recipe's significance and provides relevant details.
Developing
2 PointsNarrative attempts to explain the recipe's significance but lacks detail or clarity.
Beginning
1 PointsNarrative is missing or does not address the recipe's significance.