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Candy Graphs
Figuring out how many pieces of candy are in a large jar calls for some tasty data collection and analysis.
| Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving Topics: - Statistics and Probability - Use a Chart or Table Grades: 3 - 6 Concepts: - Sample (statistics) - Probability Knowledge and Skills: - Understands the purpose and value of organizing information in charts - Understands the effect of sample size on the accuracy of measured probabilities. |
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Ice Cream the Italian Way
From having the right ingredients on hand for all 300 flavors to keeping the frozen treats at a frosty -30 degrees, the technicians at Ciao Bella Gelato Company have ice cream making down to a science.
Running time 5:05 minutes.
Kay Toliver: Candy Graphs
Figuring out how many pieces of candy are in a large jar calls for some tasty data collection and analysis.
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