AN N1/L1.7

Work out simple ratio and direct proportion. (a) understand simple ratio as the number of parts i.e. three parts to one part (b) understand direct proportion as the same rate of increase or decrease, e.g. double, half (c) understand the relationship between simple ratio and fractions

An embedded numeracy resource written for catering students. Provides conversion information and step by step examples for resizing recipes (up or down). Four genuine recipes plus a conversion exercise.

Level
Level 1
Level 2
Maths
MSS1/L2.6
AN N1/L1.7
AN N1/L2.3
Context
Catering Food Nutrition

A wonderful seasonal L1-2 investigation (2 options – one for L1, one for L2) that covers ratios, formulae (oven temperatures, cake tins), converting measures, money and more.

Also includes a useful information sheet on autumn festivals from different cultures and faiths – ideal for prompting further discussion re. equality and diversity.

Level
Level 2
Level 1
Entry Level 3
Maths
MSS1/L2.6
AN N2/L1.5 Calculate with decimals up to 2dp
MSS1/L2.9
AN N1/L2.4
AN MSS1/L1.1 Add, subtract, multiply & divide sums of money and record
MSS1/E3.2
AN N1/L1.7
Context
Catering Food Nutrition

A challenging, 24 piece hexagonal jigsaw where you must match ratios to their simplified versions. Also makes a great revision activity for revising times tables and common factors. As usual with Tarsia puzzles, you can choose to print either a standard or large version of the puzzle (select Output – large, i.e. three pieces per A4 sheet).

Level
Level 1
Level 2
Maths
AN N1/L1.7
AN N1/L2.3

Welsh Cakes recipe ratios great for St David’s Day or any time of year!

Level
Level 1
Maths
FM Straightforward problem(s) with more than 1 step
FM L1.17 Work with simple ratio & direct proportions
AN N1/L1.7
Context
Catering Food Nutrition

Pancakes is a series of challenging questions for Shrove Tuesday. The main topic is ratio and proportion but metric measures, money and time are also covered.

Level
Level 1
Level 2
Maths
AN MSS1/L1.3 Calculate with and convert between units of time
AN N1/L1.7
AN N1/L2.3

Halloween ratios for topical practice (makes a great starter activity) plus a free Halloween cakes recipe!

Level
Level 2
Level 1
Maths
AN N1/L2.3
AN N1/L1.7
Context
Catering Food Nutrition

Pizza fingers is a handy recipe that can be used for numeracy (ratio work) or literacy (reading and ordering instructions).

Level
Entry Level 2
Entry Level 3
Level 1
English
Adult Literacy Rs/E3.1 Recognise & understand the organisational features & typical language of instructional texts
AL Rt/E2.1 Follow main points of short texts
Rt/E3.3
Maths
AN N1/L1.7
Context
Catering Food Nutrition

Egg fried rice for two has differentiated questions (straightforward doubling and halving for L1, more complex questions for L2). Plus plus you get a free real life recipe that I have used for years!

Level
Level 1
Level 2
Maths
AN N1/L1.7
AN N1/L2.3
Context
Catering Food Nutrition

Easter biscuits whole group quick starter activity on resizing a recipe. Two versions available: one is simplified for ESOL learners or those with lower literacy levels.

Level
Level 1
Level 2
Maths
AN N1/L1.7
AN N1/L2.3
ESOL
General ESOL
Context
Catering Food Nutrition

Two pancake texts to read, questions to answer, recipes to re-size (simple ratios) and instructions to match and order. Wonderful topical work for Entry 2 to Level 1.

Level
Level 1
Entry Level 3
Entry Level 2
English
Ws/E3.1
Ws/E2.1
AL Rt/L1.1 Understand continuous texts
AL Rt/E3.1 Understand longer texts
AL Rt/E2.1 Follow main points of short texts
Rs/E2.2 Use sentence structure to decipher and predict meaning
Maths
AN N1/L1.7
Context
Catering Food Nutrition