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Subjects

• Mathematics

Grade

• 3-5
• 6-8

Brief Description

Students explore probability by predicting the probability of the occurrence of each color in a sample of M&Ms.

Objectives

Students are introduced to the concept of probability.

Keywords

Probability

Materials Needed

• Probability with M&M's work sheet (one for each student or group)
• paper cups (one for each student or group)
• enough M&Ms to fill each cup;

Lesson Plan

• Print and distribute the Probability with M&M's work sheet to each student or group of students.
• Provide each student or group with a cup of M&Ms.
• Review the work sheet with students and answer any questions they have about the activity.
• Have students follow the directions on the work sheet to complete the activity.
• Discuss the results.

Assessment

Lesson Plan Source

Submitted By

Chris Povich

National Standards

Math:
NM.K-4.11
NM.5-8.11

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