Investigate the capture/ recapture technique with a partner. Together, decide on the number of "deer you will mark." Then, follow the steps below.

1. Remove the decided upon number of Starbursts from the bag. Unwrap each one.
2. Replace the unwrapped Starbursts in the bag and shake it.

3. Take a sample from the bag.

4. Record the number of unwrapped Starbursts in the sample.

5. Write and solve a proportion to find the number of Starbursts in the bag.

 

RETURN