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"M&Ms"® Candies Worksheet 1

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this math worksheet, students find the likelihood of different outcomes with the use of M and M's candy for the seven questions and fill in the graphic organizer.
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Probability

For Students 4th - 5th
In this math worksheet, students take the time to attempt solving the six word problems using the concept of probability. The answers are on page 2.
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Probability or Ability?

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Pupils toss candy and coins using their non-dominant hand while their partners records the results on a probability charts.
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Probability or Ability?

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students use their non-dominant hand to catch candy which they tossed in the air. They estimate how many they catch in a second round. They record and determine how the probability changed the second time.
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Exploring Probability

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders participate in a lesson that explores probability. They use candy and model cubes to experiment with different outcomes that can be charted if the students can proceed to the objective of the lesson. They discover how...
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What's the Chance?

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Learners study probability and statistics by conducting an experiment, recording their results, and sharing data with classmates.
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Florida Center for Instructional Technology

Integrating Mathematics into Literature

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
You class will read Cucumber Soup by Vickie Leigh Krudwig as an anticipatory set for this lesson on ratios. They make models of the insects in the story and then use them as a source of data for this ratio and proportion lesson. This...
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Probability or Ability?

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students fill in a probability chart while attempting to catch candy with their non-dominant hands. They replicate the activity with a coin.
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The M&M's Brand Chocolate Candies Counting Book

For Teachers 1st
First graders use estimation skills and gather data and record their findings
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Probability Review

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the concepts related to probability. They review the key properties of statistics involved in the measurement of probability that includes mean, median, and mode. The lesson includes...
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M&Ms Count and Crunch

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners practice skills involving statistics and probability by making predictions on number of each color candy in one pound bag of M&Ms. They record both guesses and actual quantities, calculate percentages, and create bar graphs...
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Statistics and Probablility

For Teachers K - 2nd
Statistics and Probability are all about collecting, organizing, and interpreting data. Young learners use previously collected data and construct a picture graph of the data on poster board. This stellar lesson should lead to...
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EngageNY

Using Expected Values to Compare Strategies

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Discover how mathematics can be useful in comparing strategies. Scholars develop probability distributions for situations and calculate expected value. They use their results to identify the best strategy for the situation.
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Daily Upkeep 9

For Teachers 4th
In this math worksheet, 4th graders complete a set of word problems where they solve to find the difference number of candy bars. Then, they look at a jar with number tiles and select the probability that the number on the tile will be...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

What's Your Favorite Chocolate Bar?

For Teachers 5th - 6th Standards
Students complete a math survey. In this math graphs lesson, students complete a survey about their favorite candy bars. Students create different kinds of graphs using Microsoft Excel to show their results.
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PowerPoint Probability

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate film making by creating a video about probability.  In this math visualization lesson, 6th graders create a presentation for their class demonstrating the probability of random events taking place in the real...
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Integrating Mathematics Into Literature

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Young scholars discuss tables, multiples, fractions, ratios, and probability while participating in daily activities in this cross-curricular Math lesson using examples from Literature. State standards in Mathematics are addressed over...
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Multiplying by 10, 100, & 1000

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners understand that a shortcut can be used when multiplying by 10, 100 & 1000. In this multiplying lesson, students mentally multiply by 10, 100 & 1000. Learners complete a worksheet with multiplication problems.
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Math: How Many Red M&Ms?

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders calculate the mean, median, and mode of candy M&Ms and find the percentage of each color. Once they complete the assignment, they compare their results with those of the candy company's percentages. As an extension,...
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M&M Caper

For Teachers 5th - 8th
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...
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What is the Relationship Between Radioactivity and Radon?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the relationship between radioactivity and radon. They practice using a geiger counter with different materials. They answer questions to complete the lesson.
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M&M Science and Math

For Teachers 6th - 12th
A series of math and science activities feature M&M's® as manipulatives to help kids work through equations. The resource includes exercises on finding averages, percent of compositions, moles in chemical reactions, genotypes and...
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Seed Swapping

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Here is a fabulous, cross-curicular lesson on seeds. Elements of science, writing, math, agricultural practices, and art are all brought into this incredibly thorough plan. Additionally, a fun whole-class game is presented, and there is...
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Worksheet
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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

For Students 7th
In this thousands word problems worksheet, 7th graders solve and complete 6 different word problems that include the thousands place. First, they read each story and draw a picture to determine the solutions to each problem. Then,...