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Maths Adventure: The Mystery of the Missing Cookies

Introduction

Welcome to our exciting lesson on fractions, where we're going to embark on a thrilling Maths Adventure! Today, not only will we learn about fractions, but we'll also solve a mystery that involves missing cookies!

The Hook: The Cookie Jar Dilemma

Scenario

Imagine this: You arrive at school one day, and your favourite cookie jar is mysteriously half-empty! You had planned to share those delicious cookies with your friends during break time. Oh no!

The Challenge

• How many cookies were in the jar to start with?
• If three cookies were missing, what fraction of the cookies remains in the jar?
• Can we determine how many cookies were in the jar before the mystery began?

Let’s gather 'clues' and ‘evidence’ as we explore these questions through fun activities!

Activity 1: Collaborative Brainstorm

Form groups of four and discuss the following:

• How many cookies do you THINK were originally in the jar?
• How many are left if 3 are missing?

Write down your guesses on a piece of paper, and then we’ll share our ideas with the class.

The Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, we will:

• Understand how to identify and work with fractions.
• Solve problems involving fractions through collaborative discussion.
• Apply our knowledge in a real-world context as we unveil the Mystery of the Missing Cookies!

Ready, Set, Go!

Grab your pencils and paper, and let’s start our investigations! Remember, every cookie counts! 🍪