Activity Overview
In this activity, students work in groups to collect data and draw conclusions from random samples simulated by drawing tiles from a bag. They represent the data collected in the form of a triple bar graph.
Before the Activity
Prepare five bags labeled A, B, C, D, and E for each group and insert tiles according to the given table
Understand that two bags belong to twins and contain the same candy
See the attached PDF file for detailed instructions for this activity
Print pages 61 - 68 from the attached PDF file for your class
During the Activity
Distribute the pages to the class.
Follow the Activity procedures:
Draw a tile from a bag and record the color
Replace the tile, shake the bag, and draw another tile
Record the number of each color tile drawn and the total number of trials
Find the probability ratio as a fraction, in decimal form, and as a percent
Create lists of the probability ratio for each color for all the bags
Create a triple bar graph with data for each bag, with the bars representing the colors
Determine which two graphs look most similar and decide which two bags belong to the twins
Compare actual data with experimental results
After the Activity
Students complete the Student Activity sheet.
Review student results:
As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
Re-teach concepts as necessary