Measuring ingredients can be a
great math lesson.

How Do You "Measure" Up?

Grab a pencil and paper and take this quiz to find out how much you know about measuring ingredients. The questions are on this page, and the answers are on the next page.

1. The most basic rule in cooking is to measure ingredients accurately. True or False?

2. To measure ingredients correctly, you will need three types of measuring devices. Can you name them?

3. To measure liquid ingredients, the measuring cup should be placed at: (pick one) a) toe level b) waist level c) eye level

4. If you don't have a measuring cup or spoon in the size specified, what do you do? (pick one) a) find a new recipe b) put in amount of the ingredient that "looks good" c) use smaller cups or spoons that together add up to the amount you need

5. Most ingredients can be measured using the standard techniques listed above, but there are some ingredients that require a little special attention when being measured. True or False?