Life skills
Budget the Family Food Shop
Hand over a genuine budget for part of the weekly shop. Compare unit prices, spot the offers that aren't offers, and total as you go.
Ages
9-11, 11-14
Level
Upper KS2, KS3
Subject
Maths
Duration
60 min
What you'll need
- Shopping list
- Calculator or phone
- Budget
What the learner will explore
- Unit pricing
- Percentages
- Decision making
How to do it
- 1
Agree the meals and the budget.
- 2
Estimate the total before shopping.
- 3
Compare price per 100g on three items.
- 4
Total the basket and compare to the estimate.
Make it easier
Budget for one meal with five items.
Make it harder
Plan a full week of meals within a fixed budget.
Try it differently
Do the whole thing online with a supermarket basket.
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