A Sweet Introduction to Probability/Graphing

Completed by 19 learners

Ages 9-12

Live Group Class

In this two session class, we will predict and analyze data found from M & M candies in individual bags.

Debby Certified GATE Teacher

Average rating:

4.8

Number of reviews:

(205 reviews)

Live video meetings

1x per week, 2 weeks

5-10 learners per class

45 min

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What's included

2 live meetings

1 hrs 30 mins in-class hours

Homework

1 hour per week. Some coloring may need to be done on their own.

Assessment

The class will go over everyone's data. Students will compare the graphs they make with the graphs that others in the class make.

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 6

In this class that meets two times students will predict the number of candies in their M & M bag.  
They will:
1) Compare their prediction the the actual number. 
2) Make a comparison between their own numbers and the numbers of the other students in the class. 
3) Find the least and most common colors
4) Make a bar graph
5) Make a pie graph
6) Make a line graph
7) Learn how to find the mean, median, and mode
8) Make a fraction of their findings
9) Convert the fraction to a decimal and percentage
10) State the probability of finding a yellow candy in a bag

Each learner will need to bring a VERY specific item to class.  It is a 1.69oz package of REGULAR MILK CHOCOLATE M & Ms.  (Please do NOT bring a larger or smaller size bag.  Do NOT bring peanut, peanut butter, crispy, or any other flavor of the candy.) Each learner having the exact same product to work with is the only way that our data will be accurate.

Learning Goals

1) Making a bar graph
2) Making a circle graph
3) Making a line graph
4) Forming a fraction based on data
5) Convert a fraction to a decimal and percent
6) Learn how to find the mean, median, and mode for average
7) State the probability of finding a yellow candy in a bag of M & M's (or other candies)

Other Details

Supply List

Each learner will need to bring a VERY specific item to class.  It is a 1.69oz package of REGULAR MILK CHOCOLATE M & M's.  (Please do NOT bring a larger or smaller size bag.  Do NOT bring peanut, peanut butter, crispy, or any other flavor of the candy.) Each learner having the exact same product to work with is the only way that our data will be accurate.  
Crayons and/or colored pencils. Printer to print out worksheets that I will provide.

8 files available upon enrollment

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Debby Certified GATE Teacher

Joined June, 2020

4.8

205reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

New Mexico Teaching Certificate

Bachelor's Degree in Education from Brigham Young University

I graduated in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. I enjoy teaching people of all ages. I have experience teaching in a regular classroom, special-ed pull-out classroom, and gifted pull-out as well as 3 years of on-line teaching experience with two different ESL companies.  
I have traveled to 49 of the 50 states and have lived in seven of them. I have also traveled in Central and South America, including a trip through the Panama Canal.
I love history, National Parks, data, traveling, music, and crafts.  
Most of my experience has been teaching gifted elementary children in pull-out programs.  I also can individualize instruction for the needs of your learner if you prefer 1:1 instruction. 
If you have taken any of my classes and are interested in private tutoring, I am happy to offer that.  
I am also Mrs. Claus during the holiday season. Yes, I am married to Santa!