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MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE

MATHS
Sharpen your mental maths skills with these 10 quick-fire questions:

• What is the product of 7 and 9?

• A book costs £8.99, and you pay with a £10 note. How much change do you get?

• A recipe calls for 150 grams of flour, but you only have a scale that measures in ounces. How many ounces of flour do you need? (1 ounce ≈ 28 grams)

• A bus departs at 08:45 and arrives at its destination at 11:10. How long was the journey?

• A triangle has two angles of 65° and 30°. What is the size of the third angle?

• Calculate the perimeter of a square with a side length of 11 cm.

• Find the value of x: 2x + 8 = 20

• What is 75% of 80?

• A jacket is on sale for 30% off its original price of £50. What is the sale price?

• A train travels at a speed of 120 miles per hour. How long will it take to travel 360 miles?

Show us your mental maths mastery! Share your answers and tag us on social media using #EdExpress.

Today’s answers:

• 63

• £1.01

• 5.36 ounces (approximately)

• 2 hours and 25 minutes

• 85°

• 44cm

• x = 6

• 60

• £35

• 3 hours

FOOD & NUTRITION
Let's get creative in the kitchen and make some delicious mini pizzas for a tasty snack or lunch!

You'll Need:

• Sliced bread or English muffins (for the base)

• Tomato sauce or passata

• Grated cheese

• Toppings of your choice (ham, pepperoni, mushrooms, peppers, sweetcorn, pineapple, etc.)

Instructions:

• Preheat the grill to a medium-high setting.

• Toast the bread or English muffins lightly on both sides.

• Spread tomato sauce or passata evenly over each slice.

• Sprinkle with grated cheese and add your favorite toppings.

• Place the pizzas under the grill for a few minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

• Let them cool slightly before enjoying your tasty creations!

Bonus:

• Get creative with your toppings! Try different combinations of vegetables, meats, and cheeses.

• Make it a family activity and let everyone design their own mini pizza.

• Pair your pizzas with a side salad for a balanced meal.

Share your mini pizza masterpieces with us on social media using #EdExpress!

JOKE
A giggle a day keeps the learning blues away!

Q: Why did the student take a pencil to bed?

A: He wanted to draw the curtains!

Ed - Your UK Home Education Companion

Keep exploring, keep learning, and keep having fun!

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