Family Feast Slides
Save A Lot Math Mission
Feed a Family of 4
FAMILY FEAST BUDGET CHALLENGE
Choose from over 80 grocery items, stay under your $30.00 budget, and calculate the price per person!
$
Fixed Budget
$30.00 Maximum Limit
80 Item Catalog
8 distinct store aisles
÷
Price Per Person
Total Cost ÷ 4 people
Worksheet Structure
Your 2-Page Packet
Budget Limit: $30.00
PAGE 1
List & Open Operations
- Shopping List: Item name, price for one, quantity, and total.
- One Open Box: Room to work out multiplication, addition, and subtraction.
Must stay under $30.00 total!
PAGE 2
Division & Reflection
- Division Section: Divide Total Meal Cost by 4 for price per person.
- Reflection Questions: Explain budget trade-offs, math steps, and savings.
Total Cost ÷ 4 = Fair share per person!
Turn to Page 2 as soon as your team finishes finding the Total Meal Cost!
Catalog Reference
80 Items Across 8 Aisles
2-Page Store Handout
1. Meats & Poultry
Ground beef ($6.49), chicken ($4.99), turkey ($5.79), pork chops ($5.49), bacon ($5.99).
2. Seafood & Beans
Tilapia ($5.99), salmon ($8.49), shrimp ($6.99), black beans ($0.79), deli meats ($4.29).
3. Dairy & Eggs
Gallon milk ($2.99), eggs ($2.19), shredded cheese ($1.89), butter ($3.29), sour cream ($1.49).
4. Breads & Grains
Sandwich bread ($1.29), pasta ($0.99), white rice ($1.99), tortillas ($1.69), toast ($2.19).
5. Fresh Produce
Salad mix ($1.89), 5 lb potatoes ($3.49), onions ($2.19), carrots ($0.99), broccoli ($1.69).
6. Canned Goods
Whole corn ($0.75), green beans ($0.75), peas ($0.79), crushed tomatoes ($1.29), refried beans ($0.99).
7. Pantry & Sauces
Marinara ($1.39), alfredo ($1.69), taco mix ($0.59), ranch dressing ($1.79), ketchup ($1.39).
8. Drinks & Treats
Juices ($1.99), water 24-pk ($2.99), tortilla chips ($1.79), cookies ($1.89), ice cream ($2.99).
Higher meat prices mean you'll need careful budgeting to stay under $30.00!
Page 1 Workspace
Your Open Operations Box
Show All 3 Operations
×
Multiplication
Multiply the price for one by the quantity when buying multiples:
2 × $4.99 = $9.98
Addition
Stack all your total item costs vertically to find your Total Meal Cost:
Align all decimals!
−
Subtraction
Subtract your Total Meal Cost from your $30.00 budget:
$30.00 − Total = Change
You have a single large open box to lay out your calculations cleanly!
Page 2 Focus
Division: Price Per Person
Divide by 4 Family Members
Step 3 on Page 2: Calculate Cost Per Family Member
Total Meal Cost
$27.80
÷
Family Members
4
=
Price Per Person
$6.95
Show your complete long division work in the Page 2 box.
Then complete the 4 reflection questions together as a group!
Division gives you the exact per-person cost of your homemade dinner!
Ready to Begin
Your Team Mission Steps
Budget Limit: $30.00
1
Target Budget
Keep your grand cart total strictly under $30.00.
2
Choose Items
Pick foods from the 80-item price sheet and record the price for one.
3
Page 1 Math
In your open box, calculate multiplication, total addition, and $30 subtraction.
4
Page 2 Math
Divide total by 4 for price per person, then answer reflections.
Grab your 80-item price sheet & build a feast under $30!
All 4 Operations Required
Family Feast Worksheet
Family Feast Budget Challenge
Save A Lot Grocery Math • Dinner for 4 • Strict Budget: $30.00
Total Spending Limit $30.00 MAX
Group Members:
Period:
Date:
1 Save A Lot Shopping List
List each item you plan to buy and its price for one
| Item Description | Price for One | Quantity | Total Item Price |
|---|
| $ | | $ |
| $ | | $ |
| $ | | $ |
| $ | | $ |
| $ | | $ |
| $ | | $ |
| $ | | $ |
| $ | | $ |
| Total Meal Cost (Must be ≤ $30.00): | $ ________ | | |
2 Show Your Operations
Show multiplication, addition, and subtraction
Multiplication: Price for One × Quantity Addition: Sum to find Total Meal Cost Subtraction: $30.00 Budget − Total Cost
Page 1: Grocery List & Operations ($30.00 Budget) Turn to Page 2 for Division & Reflection →
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Family Feast Division & Reflection
Price Per Person • $30 Budget & Math Reflection
Group / Table:
3 Division: Price Per Person (Family of 4)
Divide Total Meal Cost by 4
Total Meal Cost: $ ________ ÷ 4 Family Members = Price Per Person: $ ________
Show your long division work below (divide by 4 and round to the nearest cent):
4 Group Reflection Questions
Answer in complete sentences
1. Budget Choices: Which single item was the most expensive on your grocery list? If your $30 budget had been cut to $20, what item would your group have removed or replaced?
2. Multiplication Math: Why was it necessary to use multiplication before adding your items together? Identify at least one item where multiplication was required.
3. Price Per Person: Look at your final price per person. Do you think this meal was affordable for a family of four compared to eating at a restaurant? Explain your reasoning.
4. Final Balance Check: Did your group stay strictly under the $30.00 budget limit? Exactly how much change or money do you have left over?
