in high school i opted out of any sort of difficult math classes by taking something (very interesting) called banking, credit & travel. how that was a high school class that fulfilled a math requirement, i’ll never know. but i can use a bank, a credit card AND i can travel - so i obviously…
This conversion chart is terrific and an easy way to change ounces to grams of flour, butter, honey and all sorts of other measurements.
Whenever I cook with my grandchildren — and when I used to cook with my children or their friends — I made it a point to explain measurements and fractions. Using fractions and measurements in “real life” was a fun and practical way to learn this stuff. It was the kind of thing I learned in grade school but I’m not sure those things are in the curriculum today.
Get out those measuring cups and spoons everyone. The kids will reinforce their math skills and you’ll also get something delicious to eat at the end!