M&M Graphing and Probability

Students estimate and then count the number of each color of M&M's in their bag. In this mathematics lesson, students find the experimental probability of selecting each color from the bag. Students create pictographs and bar graphs...

Students create their own bar graph using M&M's and a M&M recording sheet. They record the information using Microsoft Excel, complete their M&M recording sheet and take turns rotating to the computer to complete their graphs...

Few things can motivate children to learn like the promise of a sweet and tasty treat. Given a bag of M&M®s, Skittles®, or other colorful candy, students first predict the contents of the bag before counting the pieces, creating a...

Students participate in a game with M&M's to be introduced to percents and ratios. Individually, they estimate and record the number of candies they believe the bag holds and the amount of each colored candy. They open the bag and...

Fifth graders count, sort, and classify M&M's by color. They use their data to create a pictograph, bar graph, circle graph, and in small groups analyze the data and create a graph on a math website. They also determine the ratio...

Youngsters sort M & M's by color. They graph the M&M's by color on a graph. This classic lesson is a wonderful way to introduce the concept and technique of graphing to young mathematicians. Pairs of kids can make up their own...

Collect and graph data using Microsoft Excel with your math class. They will make predictions about the number of each colored candy in a bag of M&M's, then sort, classify, count, and record the actual data before using Excel to...

Third graders sort, classify, and graph the color of their M&Ms. They explore how to graph the colors in a variety of ways. Students discuss their individual results compared with the whole group's results. They comprehend how to...

Fourth graders explore averages, percentages and the use of a spreadsheet. They predict the number of M&M's in a bag and the most and least common colors. Students determine the averages and percentages for each color.

First graders use estimation skills and gather data and record their findings