M&M Charting in Excel

1)Predict the number of M&M’s by color from your bag, without opening 2)Record your prediction 3)Open your bag, count by color and record the actual numbers Colors:PredictionActual Red 89 Orange 76 Yellow 99 Green 109 Blue 1011 Dark Brown 810 Total 5254

3) Share your actual data with the people in your row ColorMine BillyMaryAlex red2233 orange2332 yellow2322 green2223 blue2232 brown2333 total

4) Open a new Excel spreadsheet and format it as follows: ColorMine **Mary Row mate 2Row mate 3MeanMedian red orange yellow green blue brown total 5) Make sure you use your row-mates actual names**

Questions? Think about what I have asked you to do. Who can tell me what the steps are for collecting data today?

ColorMine **Mary Row mate 2Row mate 3MeanMedian red orange yellow green blue brown total

Enter your data into your spreadsheet Using the Insert Formula function, find the mean and median for your data Using Chart Wizard, graph your data Re-color your lines to match the M&M color you are graphing Using Page Set-Up, add gridlines and turn your page to landscape Add a custom header Hit print preview and raise your hand