Estimating: Real-world Applications in Cooking & Recipes
Mathematics
GCSE Foundation
13 questions
~26 mins
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A worksheet focusing on estimating square roots within the context of cooking and recipes to develop real-world mathematical skills.
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Estimating: Real-world Applications in Cooking & Recipes
Subject: MathematicsGrade: GCSE Foundation
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Grade GCSE Foundation
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Fluency & Practice
Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Estimate the square root of 50 to the nearest whole number.
[2 marks]2.
Calculate an approximate value of √18.
[2 marks]3.
Estimate √85, rounding to the nearest whole number.
[2 marks]4.
Estimate the square root of 200.
[2 marks]B
Problem Solving & Reasoning
Answer the following multi-step problems, explaining your reasoning clearly.
1.
A recipe calls for an oven temperature of about √180°C. Estimate the temperature in Celsius and explain how you arrived at your answer.
[4 marks]2.
Your cake needs a baking time of √125 minutes. Estimate this time and justify your estimate.
[4 marks]C
Real-world Applications
Use your estimation skills to solve these cooking-related problems.
1.
A bread recipe requires a dough radius of √80 cm. Estimate the radius and describe your method.
[3 marks]2.
An ingredient needs to be doubled, and its quantity is proportional to the square root of its original amount, which is √50 grams. Estimate the new amount.
[3 marks]D
Challenge & Extension
Tackle these tougher problems, applying estimation techniques carefully.
1.
Estimate the side length of a square with an area of approximately 300 cm² by rounding and explain your reasoning.
[3 marks]2.
A recipe requires 25 units of an ingredient, proportional to √x. Estimate x and explain the steps taken.
[2 marks]E
Mixed Review
Answer these questions to review various estimation skills.
1.
Estimate √250 and explain why your estimate is reasonable.
[2 marks]2.
Estimate the square root of 10,000 and justify your answer.
[2 marks]F
Error Analysis
Identify the mistake in the following estimation and correct it.
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A student estimates √45 as 8. Identify the mistake and provide the correct estimate.
[3 marks]Quick Actions
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Details
- Created
- 1/1/2026
- Updated
- 1/1/2026
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