Make math deliciously engaging with this hands-on M&M graphing activity! Perfect for introducing or reviewing different types of graphs and basic data analysis, this worksheet lets students learn through sorting, graphing, and analyzing their own candy data.

Students Will:

• Sort a mini bag of M&Ms by color (M&Ms NOT included)
• Create 3 types of graphs: bar, line, and circle (pie)
• Answer data analysis questions comparing the effectiveness of each graph
• Practice finding mean, median, mode, and range

What’s Included:

• Printable worksheet (can be printed or used digitally)
• Prompts to guide graphing and reflection
• Built-in questions to reinforce graph selection and statistical thinking
• Additional Links to Google Form and Google Sheet for a more digital experience.
• Doc format for ease of editing to fit your classroom needs

Digital Extension Options

• Google Form Version
• Google Sheets Auto-Graphing Version
• Whole-Class Data Compilation Sheet

Skills Covered:

• Types of graphs (bar, line, circle)
• Choosing the best graph to represent data
• Central tendency: mean, median, mode, range
• Real-world application of math standards

Why Teachers Love It:

• Easy prep — just print and grab some M&Ms!
• Highly engaging and student-centered
• Digital Links to Sheets and Forms
• Works for grades 4–6 or as a review in upper grades
• Great for math centers, sub plans, or end-of-unit review

Teacher Tip: Buy regular-size M&M bags and share with groups or fun-size packs in bulk — students love the reward, and it makes math memorable!