Basic Math

Fundamental mathematical operations and concepts for everyday use.

Addition and SubtractionMultiplication and DivisionUnderstanding Numbers and Place Value
Working with FractionsDecimals and PercentagesOrder of Operations
Budgeting and Money MathCooking and MeasurementsTelling Time and Schedules
Estimation and Mental MathWord Problem Solving
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Practical Applications

Cooking and Measurements

Tasty Math in the Kitchen

Every recipe is a math adventure! You use numbers, fractions, and measurements to make delicious dishes.

How Math Helps

  • Doubling or halving recipes (multiplication and division)
  • Measuring ingredients with cups, teaspoons, and grams
  • Timing cooking steps

Real-World Skills

Cooking teaches you to follow instructions, read numbers, and make adjustments for the perfect meal.

Examples

  • Using \( \frac{1}{2} \) cup of sugar when the recipe asks for 1 cup but you want half the batch.

  • Multiplying a pancake recipe by 3 to feed your family.

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Telling Time and Schedules