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JAM | Apr 6, 2025

From farm to fork: Math powers Best Dressed Chicken

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Glenmuir High School in Clarendon played host to the first-ever Mathematics Day on March 28 as a grand culmination of Maths Month celebrations by the Ministry of Education.

Recognising the importance of fostering mathematical literacy, The Best Dressed Chicken participated in the event, demonstrating the real-world applications of math in the food production industry.

Keynote speaker Tresha-Gay Roper, product scheduler and service excellence manager at The Best Dressed Chicken—and a Glenmuir alumna—engaged students with an insightful presentation on the critical role mathematics plays in the production of one of their favourite snacks: Best Dressed chicken nuggets.

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From precise ingredient measurements and production scheduling to quality control and efficiency calculations, she highlighted how mathematics ensures consistency, safety and excellence in food manufacturing.

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