Candy is Dandy Summary/Reflection

Candy is Dandy!

Step 1-Hypothesis

I expected to find more brown M&Ms than green. I predicted that each bags had an equal amount of colors. Bag one had the least amount of M&Ms therefore it was the lightest bag. Not all colors were represented equally and some colors were more popular then others.

Step 5- Data Interpretation

According to my data, bag two and three had equal amount of candies. There are dramatic differences in the amount of green M&Ms. For an example: Bag one had 16 green M&Ms where as bag two only had four. I also recognized that bag number three enclosed the least amount of red M&Ms in comparison to bag one and bag two. Another interpretation is that out of all three bags, the average of blue M&M proves that blue is the dominant color. According to my data, all the colors in any given bag vary.

Reflection

I learned how to apply and gather information by using Microsoft Excel along with mathematical operations to see totals and averages. I would use Microsoft Excel in my teaching career to organize my students’ information, assessments, and to observe students academic progress. Utilizing Excel in my future classroom meets the NETS.T standard number two which is Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments. As a cosmetology teacher, I would use Microsoft Excel to digitally record students’ grades and activities. I would monitor students’ evaluations on their academic performances.

I would incorporate Excel into students’ activities and projects to enhance organizing skills. I would design projects or assignments where as students would use Excel to organize information needed for their creative work. Students would also experience self-assessment as they observe their own work over time; they can use excel to see their weakness and strengths in different areas of cosmetology. As they observe their own data, students can visually see where to make improvements.

Example of a project that would indicate standard number two: As a salon owner, research hairstyling products from other countries that you would use in your salon. Chart the product lines, the amount of hairsprays, hair gels, mousse, hair wax, shampoos, conditioners, pomades, pastes, and the cost of products. Organize information on Excel, discuss results among your peers.