Cooking Project Evaluation and Feedback

Tom Gibson shares a project he conducted with his sixth-grade math class, focusing on fractions. Students adjusted recipes for different party sizes, learning to multiply and divide fractions. The project included creating posters and presenting their work. Tom reflects on the project's success and areas for improvement, such as clearer presentation guidelines and consistent project parameters.

What was the main objective of the project introduced by Tom Gibson?

• To improve cooking skills

• To practice converting and adjusting fractions

• To learn about different cuisines

• To organize a school event

What was a requirement for the recipe chosen by the students?

• It had to be a dessert

• It needed at least four fractions, two of which were mixed numbers

• It should be a traditional family recipe

• It must include exotic ingredients

How did students modify the recipe for a smaller group of friends?

• By doubling the ingredients

• By halving the ingredients

• By adding more spices

• By changing the cooking method

What mathematical operation did students initially struggle with when finding half of a fraction?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

What is the correct way to find half of a fraction?

• Divide by 2

• Multiply by 1/2

• Multiply by 2

• Add 1/2

What was a concern when students multiplied mixed numbers?

• They might only multiply the whole numbers

• They might not finish on time

• They might use the wrong ingredients

• They might forget to add the fractions

How did students simplify the process of adjusting the recipe for both family and friends?

• By using a calculator

• By adding the results of the family and friend portions

• By asking the teacher for help

• By using a different recipe

What was included in the rubric for evaluating the project?

• Speed of completion

• Creativity and originality

• Accuracy, checklist completion, neatness, and organization

• Number of ingredients used

What did students bring on the presentation day?

• Posters and food samples

• A written report

• A video of their cooking process

• Their favorite book

What feedback did students give about the project?

• They wanted to work in larger groups

• They found the project too easy

• They preferred not to change the multiplication factor from 3 to 3.5

• They wanted more time