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You don't want to be short bananas when making bread. Scholars use their math skills to make sure there are enough bananas to go around. Using measurements given in a recipe, they must determine how many bananas they need to increase the recipe to five loaves.
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Instructional Ideas
- Incorporate as a collaborative task during a unit on ratios and proportions
- Have learners estimate the volume of a banana before showing the video
Classroom Considerations
- Expects proficiency in writing and solving proportions
Pros
- Relates ratios and proportions to a real-life situation
- Leaves the question open-ended to allow for multiple approaches
Cons
- None