Understanding mathematical language, knowing what key terms such as multiplication and quarters mean, is vital for helping us learn maths and to explain our work.
Understanding the mathematical language will help us to correctly follow instructions, for example, knowing that divide means to cut something into equal parts.
In this video CAL is trying to make soup. But he is faced with a recipe which gives him instructions using mathematical language that he cannot understand.
How will CAL solve this problem?
Find out about different weights and measures by looking at the ingredients in the blueberry muffins recipe below.
Image caption, Blueberry muffins recipe
Take a look at the recipe ingredients. Can you tell how much of each you will need?
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