Activity Overview
In this activity, students learn to create a categorical list, then convert their data into a pie chart, and use it to answer questions.
Before the Activity
Set up the calculator as explained in the appendix file
See the attached PDF file for detailed instructions for this activity
Print the pages from the attached PDF file for the class
During the Activity
Distribute the pages to the class.
Follow the Activity procedures:
Sort candies by color and find the number of each color present
Create a category list and observe the data in a table format
Find the percent of the total graph represented by each color
Graph the data using a circle chart
Find the probability of getting each color
After the Activity
Review student results:
As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
Re-teach concepts as necessary