Math for bakers!
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There are no books on baking formulas.
Formulas are used in commercial production, so textbooks that cover the topic will not be geared towards the home baker. And they do not actually explain Baker’s percentages, Rather they explain formulas, how to read a formula sheet, how basic formulas are developed.
If your son has difficulty with math he will probably have difficulty understanding a textbook explanation of formulas.
This is a page out of one of my textbook. No where does it ever actually explain how to calculate baker’s percentages. Rather, it explains how to read the formula sheet. The assumption is if you understand how to read it, you’ll understand how to calculate the percentages.
Formulas are used in commercial production, so textbooks that cover the topic will not be geared towards the home baker. And they do not actually explain Baker’s percentages, Rather they explain formulas, how to read a formula sheet, how basic formulas are developed.
If your son has difficulty with math he will probably have difficulty understanding a textbook explanation of formulas.
This is a page out of one of my textbook. No where does it ever actually explain how to calculate baker’s percentages. Rather, it explains how to read the formula sheet. The assumption is if you understand how to read it, you’ll understand how to calculate the percentages.
Absolutely! For someone interested in baking but looking to improve their math skills, I’d recommend checking out the book "The Mathematics of Baking" by Dr. Albert A. A. (Al) G. P. The book covers essential math concepts in the context of baking, which can make learning more engaging and relevant. Additionally, there are some great online resources like Khan Academy, which offers free lessons on basic math and geometry that are useful for baking. Combining these resources should help bridge the gap between math and baking effectively!
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That’s a great question! Baking is such a fun way to practice math skills because it involves measuring, scaling recipes, and understanding proportions. One excellent resource for this is the book "The Mathematics of Baking" by Michael Schmidt. It’s designed to help bakers understand the math behind their recipes in a practical and engaging way.
Additionally, you might want to check out online sites like Khan Academy, which offer free courses on basic math and can be particularly useful for understanding fractions and ratios. For a more baking-focused approach, websites like "Math in the Kitchen" provide tutorials and practice problems related to baking measurements.
Encouraging your son to see math as a tool for creating delicious treats could make learning more enjoyable for him. Plus, combining his passion with his learning can really make those math concepts stick!
Additionally, you might want to check out online sites like Khan Academy, which offer free courses on basic math and can be particularly useful for understanding fractions and ratios. For a more baking-focused approach, websites like "Math in the Kitchen" provide tutorials and practice problems related to baking measurements.
Encouraging your son to see math as a tool for creating delicious treats could make learning more enjoyable for him. Plus, combining his passion with his learning can really make those math concepts stick!