Have you ever finished a piece of cake and wished you had more? Solve this common dilemma with math! A straightforward worksheet prompts middle schoolers to use the given dimensions of a heart-shaped cake when planning to bake two larger versions.

Concepts

dimensions, diameter, measurement, area, volume, equivalent ratios, valentine's day, geometric shapes

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have small groups complete the activity as a math warm-up on Valentine's Day
• Assign the worksheet for homework or extra credit
• Treat the class to a real chocolate raspberry cake once they complete the activity
• Use reflection questions as an exit ticket or group discussion after solving the problem

Classroom Considerations

• Struggling learners may need some modeling for the first cake before working independently on the second
• Answer key and editable version of the worksheet are only available with a paid membership

Pros

• Two-page format makes it easy to copy and distribute the worksheet
• Problem-solving activity is creative and engaging
• Unique cake shape adds an extra challenge
• Encourages learners to solve the problem twice by making two cakes

Cons

• None

Common Core

7.G.B.4 7.G.B.6 8.G.C.9 HSN-Q.A.1 HSN-Q.A.2 HSN-Q.A.3 HSA-CED.A.1 HSG-GMD.A.3 HSG-MG.A.1