Elementary school students often trade food items at lunch in an effort to have the best lunch possible. In one elementary school, pudding cups have become so popular that they have become a unit of account. This means that
students use pudding cups as a reference point to compare the value of different food items. For example, a student might say that a sandwich is worth two pudding cups, or a bag of chips is worth half a pudding cup.
This practice of using pudding cups as a unit of account makes it easier for students to negotiate trades and ensure that both parties feel like they are getting a fair deal. It also adds an element of fun and excitement to the lunchtime trading process.
Overall, the use of pudding cups as a unit of account in this elementary school demonstrates the creativity and resourcefulness of students in finding ways to maximize the enjoyment of their lunchtime experience.