You will need your M&M Probability packet to complete this lesson.
If you choose to work in google docs, please copy and paste this version of the M & M Probability Packet into your own document. If you choose to do some of your work offline please download the Word version of the M & M Probability Packet
M & M Probability Student Packet
Answer the following questions in your packet, and then discuss the answers to these questions in your group.
Do you think that every bag of M & M’s has the same number of candies? Is this fair? Why or why not?
Do you think that each one of your group members will have the same chance of picking out your favourite colour of M & M? Why or why not?
TASK: Today you will be using a bag of M & M’s to determine the difference between experimental and theoretical probability.
Now tell your group members what we learned about probability yesterday.
Tomorrow you will practice applying theoretical and experimental probability.
Discuss the following with your group members:
How do you think M & M’s can be used to show the difference between experimental and theoretical probability?
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