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Example of M&M class graph activity

Image result for m&m graph activityThis is an example of the M&M graphing activity and the bottom shows conversion to a pie chart utilizing Microsoft Excel.

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  1. UnknownNovember 28, 2018 at 3:28 PM

    Hi Kyle,

    Your blog is really nice! I love this post because of the worksheet and how you explain how a pictograph can be useful for experimenting with M&Ms like we did in class. I think this type of experiment would be really fun for kids in a classroom because they can use candy to learn about how to create an experiment that can be done using a pictograph! Great job!

    Thank you,
    Sammi

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