Afternoon Tea Mystery: Scaling Recipes, Units of Measure & Problem Solving for Students

Put your students’ problem-solving skills to the test with this engaging and interactive afternoon tea mystery activity! Designed to help learners master the art of scaling up recipes, this resource challenges students to apply their knowledge of ratio, units of measure, and conversion between imperial and metric systems to crack the case.

Students will work through a series of clues and apply their problem-solving techniques, making this activity an excellent way to develop resilience, logical thinking, and real-world math skills. Whether they are scaling up recipes, converting units, or calculating ingredient quantities, students will sharpen their ability to solve complex problems in a fun and practical context.

Ideal for teaching key topics like scaling up recipes (ratio), calculating with metric measures, and converting imperial measures to metric, this resource will enhance your students’ mathematical understanding while keeping them engaged. A detailed solution is provided, so you can guide your students through the process and ensure they gain a deeper understanding of these essential skills. Perfect for classroom or group work, this activity brings maths to life in a way that is both educational and entertaining!