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Week 06 · Fractions in the Kitchen

Friday

Freddy's fraction quiz
// Halve it, double it, add it up
⏱ about 15 min

Friday: Freddy's Fraction Quiz

Freddy the Frog hops in balancing measuring cups on his head. "Fraction quiz!" he croaks.

Rosie the Rabbit cheers. "I can add fractions now!"

Ferris laughs. "What do you notice about the cups on Freddy's head?"

Riley points at the stack. "Here is a hint," he says. "Biggest on the bottom."

Round 1: Halve and double

StatementTrue or false?
Half of 4 bananas is 2.?
Double 1/4 cup is 1/2 cup.?
Half of 2/3 cup is 1/3 cup.?
Double 1/2 cup is 2 cups.?
WHY THIS EXERCISEHalving and doubling change every amount the same way.
ROUND 2: ADD THEM UP
  • Read the question.
  • Tap your answer.
1/4 cup plus 1/4 cup plus 1/4 cup is what?
2 times 1/3 cup is what?
You have 1 cup of flour. You use 1/4 cup. How much is left?
In 3/4, the top number is ____.
In 3/4, the bottom number is ____.
Never taste raw ____ made with flour.
OUR WEEK, IN ORDER
  • ?We proved it with scoops.
  • ?We learned to halve and double.
  • ?We added fractions of a cup.
  • ?We read the half-batch card.
  • ?We played Freddy's quiz.
WHY THIS EXERCISELooking back helps the big ideas stick.
4 loaves each use 1/2 cup of flour. How many cups in all? Type a number.
WHY THIS EXERCISEFour halves make two whole cups.
For a grown-up
Tomorrow a grown-up handles the oven and the knife.
If you saved frozen banana, move it to the fridge tonight to thaw.
Check the recipe against your family's allergies before you start.
Get ready for Family Cook Day
Read the Half-Batch Banana Bread card with your grown-up.
Make a grocery list.
Find the 1/4, 1/3 and 1 cup measures.
On paper, draw the 1/4, 1/3 and 1/2 cups from smallest to biggest.

Fraction champion! Tomorrow is Family Cook Day. You will make Half-Batch Banana Bread.

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