5th Grade Math
Advanced operations, measurement, and data analysis for fifth grade students.
Practical Applications
Math in Cooking and Baking
Cooking Up Some Math
Recipes use measurements, fractions, and sometimes even conversions. Whether you’re doubling a recipe or cutting it in half, you use math every time you cook!
Fractions in Action
Measuring cups and spoons often use fractions, like \( \frac{1}{4} \) cup or \( \frac{1}{2} \) teaspoon.
Adjusting Recipes
If you need more or less food, you might multiply or divide amounts to get it just right.
Real-World Skills
Cooking is a delicious way to practice math skills with your family.
Examples
Use 3/4 cup of sugar for cupcakes.
Double a recipe by multiplying each ingredient.