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Everything I Ever Needed to Learn about AP Statistics I Learned from a Bag of M and M's®

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Candy is always a good motivator! Use this collection of M&M's® experiments to introduce statistics topics, including mean, standard deviation, nonlinear transformation, and many more. The use of a hands-on model with these AP Statistics concepts aids in the understanding of complex material.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
experimental probability, sample size, mean, standard deviation, normal distribution, inferences
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Additional Tags
math
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Instructional Ideas
  • Use the experiments to introduce each probability topic
Classroom Considerations
  • These activities will require M&M's® bags for each student
Pros
  • Hands-on activities with clear direction and connections
Cons
  • Answer key is not provided