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9PR Maths in Action
9PR Maths in Action
How do we use algebra in everyday life?
Using a formula is essential when preparing food for an event to avoid food wastage or under catering.
Mr Moir’s 9 PR Math class got to experience this first hand when they made sushi this week with Mrs Reid in a practical Maths lesson.
If the amount of sushi required is represented by S and the number of people we are catering for is P we can show this below;
S = 4 x P + 10 (for every group of 20 people)
We also learnt a little about the Japanese practice of using chopsticks and traditions before eating “itadakimasu” which means “I appreciate mother nature for what I am about to receive”
This article was originally posted on: June, 17th 2021