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M&M Probability Project
M&M Probability Project
M&M Probability Project
M&M Probability Project
M&M Probability Project
M&M Probability Project
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M&M Probability Project is a great project for high school students. I did this project with my Algebra 2 class composed of 34 students, 8 of which are Limited English Proficient (ESOL) students and 2 are Exceptional Student Education (ESE) students. They loved it! Students worked collaboratively in pairs on this M&M Probability Project, used the internet for research on creating different types of graphs, and practiced creating tables using Microsoft Word. ***Project links have been updated. Students can use Google Sheets or Excel or any other program to create their graphs. The project includes links to create them using Canva.

M&M Probability Project includes:

  • complete lesson plan with objectives
  • standards
  • materials
  • procedures
  • M&M Probability Project student lab sheet and lab discussion questions. Students are guided through the lab to look at particular websites for guidance. Students are expected to turn in their results on a poster board.

M&M Probability Project duration:

This is a weeklong project.

M&M Probability Project prior learning prerequisite skills:

Prior to beginning the activity, students should have at least a basic understanding of:

  • calculating simple probability and odds
  • Charts/Tables
  • Circle Graphs/Pie Charts
  • Bar Graphs
  • How to change data into percentages
  • How to use a compass and a protractor to measure angles in degrees
  • How to use proportions and ratios in calculating expected values (i.e., if there is a bowl of 2000 M&M’s, how many would you expect to be red).

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Please remember:

This purchase is for one teacher only. This resource is not to be shared with colleagues or used by an entire grade level, school, or district without purchasing the proper number of licenses. Multiple licenses can be purchased at a discounted price.

This resource may not be uploaded to the internet in any form, including classroom/personal websites or network drives. Leave feedback to earn credits for future purchases.

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M&M Probability Project

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8th - 12th
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Description

M&M Probability Project is a great project for high school students. I did this project with my Algebra 2 class composed of 34 students, 8 of which are Limited English Proficient (ESOL) students and 2 are Exceptional Student Education (ESE) students. They loved it! Students worked collaboratively in pairs on this M&M Probability Project, used the internet for research on creating different types of graphs, and practiced creating tables using Microsoft Word. ***Project links have been updated. Students can use Google Sheets or Excel or any other program to create their graphs. The project includes links to create them using Canva.

M&M Probability Project includes:

  • complete lesson plan with objectives
  • standards
  • materials
  • procedures
  • M&M Probability Project student lab sheet and lab discussion questions. Students are guided through the lab to look at particular websites for guidance. Students are expected to turn in their results on a poster board.

M&M Probability Project duration:

This is a weeklong project.

M&M Probability Project prior learning prerequisite skills:

Prior to beginning the activity, students should have at least a basic understanding of:

  • calculating simple probability and odds
  • Charts/Tables
  • Circle Graphs/Pie Charts
  • Bar Graphs
  • How to change data into percentages
  • How to use a compass and a protractor to measure angles in degrees
  • How to use proportions and ratios in calculating expected values (i.e., if there is a bowl of 2000 M&M’s, how many would you expect to be red).

Check out some of my other products:

Unit Circle Project

Math in the Real World Project

Linear Equations and Line of Best Fit Housing Market Project

Earth Day Math for grades 6-12: Conversions, Graphs, and more!

Mother's Day Math: Solving Equations; Finding Surface Area and Volume

Parallelograms Properties Fairy Tale

Ratio, Proportions, Conversions and Unit Price Unit

Pythagorean Theorem for Middle and High School

Symmetry Project: Reflection, Rotation, & Translation

Teach Inverse, Converse, & Contrapositive Kinesthetically

Unit Circle Project

Circumference, Area, and Equations of Circles Worksheets

Mean, Median, Mode, Range Practice Worksheet

Visit my blog at teachingfroma-z.com for tips, resources, and simple ways to make your life easier. Work smarter, not harder!

Please remember:

This purchase is for one teacher only. This resource is not to be shared with colleagues or used by an entire grade level, school, or district without purchasing the proper number of licenses. Multiple licenses can be purchased at a discounted price.

This resource may not be uploaded to the internet in any form, including classroom/personal websites or network drives. Leave feedback to earn credits for future purchases.

Report this resource to TPT
Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.

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SO much fun!
Rated 5 out of 5
December 18, 2025
Met expectations
Great value
Standards-aligned
My kids love this one! who doesn't love when candy and math come together :)
Pamela D.
801 reviews • New York
Grades taught: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Rated 5 out of 5
May 27, 2023
This was a great activity for my 8th graders to review basic probability. I appreciate the online resources that are included too!
L R.
1,401 reviews
Grades taught: 8th
Student populations: Emerging bilinguals, Learning difficulties
Rated 4 out of 5
March 13, 2023
My students enjoyed doing this task and got to eat the candy later.
Alis H.
266 reviews
Grades taught: 8th
Rated 5 out of 5
December 12, 2022
Great resource but as I teach online now, it is not a feasible activity
Shawn W.
285 reviews
Rated 5 out of 5
June 27, 2022
My students loved completing activity. They really enjoy when I use hands on activities and this one was a favorite of theirs to review probability before their unit test.
Candy Fisher
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389 reviews
Grades taught: 9th, 10th
Rated 5 out of 5
April 20, 2022
Great resource!
Leanna Kent
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454 reviews
Rated 5 out of 5
February 2, 2022
great resource
Skillology
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83 reviews
Grades taught: 8th
Student populations: Learning difficulties
Rated 4 out of 5
July 6, 2021
Students don't even really know they are working on a learning activity! Plus who doesn't like chocolate at the end of a lesson!
Michelle N.
12 reviews
Grades taught: 9th

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