Students learn how to double and triple the supplied recipe for no-bake cookies.

Students will learn what happens when a recipe is doubled (and/or tripled).

• Students will make no-bake cookies.

• Students will carefully measure each ingredient.

• Students will double the recipe (and triple, if so desired).

• Students will create a chart showing the results of doubling (and/or tripling) the recipe.

Mathematics (Grades 3-4)
Patterns, Functions and Algebra

Benchmark A:
Analyze and extend patterns, and describe the rule in words.

Benchmark B:
Use patterns to make predictions, identify relationships and solve problems.

Benchmark G:
Describe how a change in one variable affects the value of a related variable.

Indicators:
3. Use patterns to make predictions, identify relationships and solve problems.

7. Create tables to record, organize and analyze data to discover patterns and rules.

 

• Cookie sheets

• Mixing bowls

• Spatulas

• Measuring spoons

• Measuring cups

• Wax paper

• Ingredients specified in recipe

• Recipe handout

• Doubling and Tripling Recipes Chart handout

1. Divide the students into groups of three or four.

2. Give each group the recipe handout.

3. Give each group a cookie sheet, mixing bowl, spatula, spoon and wax paper.

Tell students that they are going to plan a party for the class next door and are going to bake cookies. Using the Doubling and Tripling Recipes Chart handout, have the students write in the amount of ingredients needed if they multiply the recipe by two, three and four.

Use students’ achievement on the completion of the chart to evaluate their performance.