CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Probability: Definition of Probability
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Recognize and calculate simple theoretical probability.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Probability: Probability of Independent Events
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Determine the probability of the occurrence of independent events.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Probability: Probability of Independent Events
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find the probability of two independent events both occurring.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Understanding Probability
In this lesson, students will learn what probability is; ways to express probability as a ratio, a decimal, and a percentage; and how to solve problems based on probability.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Introduction to Probability
This lesson encourages the students to learn about probability within a group setting. It allows them to help each other gain a better understanding of how probability works. It teaches how to compute probability of basic problems and...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Don't Compound the Problem
Students will be able to determine the probability of a compound event. Drawing on their knowledge of simple probability to find the probability of more complex outcomes. Students will create a poster, PowerPoint, booklet, or foldable to...
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Probability: Playing With Fire
Students use probability to determine how likely it is for each tree in a small simulated forest to catch on fire.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Playing With Probability
This lesson teaches students about theoretical and experimental probability through a series of work stations.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Homework Help Independent Practice: Experimental Probability
Get independent practice working with experimental probability. Each incorrect response gets a text box explanation and another try. Correct responses are confirmed.
Cyberbee
Cyberbee: M&ms in the Bag Graphing Activity
Use a bag of M&Ms to learn about probability. Includes graphs and percentages, and the steps needed for the students to duplicate the numbers.
Yale University
An Introduction to Mathematical Probability
This site gives a very brief definition of independent events. It provides a few example problems for further understanding.
Richland Community College
Richland Community College: Introduction to Probability
This site from Richland Community College provides an overview of probability including a list of probability rules. Several examples using dice are included.
Other
Bowling Green State University: Probability Activities
A collection of links to probability activities. Each link contains a description of the activity, shown work, and the correct solution.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Finding the Probability of Two Independent Events: Lesson 4
This lesson demonstrates how to find the probability of two independent events occurring. It is 4 of 5 in the series titled "Finding the Probability of Two Independent Events."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Simple Events, Outcomes, and Probability: Lesson 5
This lesson defines terms simple event, outcome, and probability. It is 5 of 5 in the series titled "Simple Events, Outcomes, and Probability."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Converting Between Odds and Probability: Lesson 1
This lesson demonstrates how to convert between odds and probability. It is 1 of 5 in the series titled "Converting Between Odds and Probability."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Converting Between Odds and Probability: Lesson 4
This lesson demonstrates how to convert between odds and probability. It is 4 of 5 in the series titled "Converting Between Odds and Probability."
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Probability
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart takes the student through activities regarding theoretical and experimental probability and expressing the probability in mathematical terms.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Probability
Find a quick, concise explanation of probability. An example is given and clearly explained.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Random Drawing Tool
Students are able to to visualize the difference between theoretical and experimental probabilities with this computer based tool.
Other
Bowling Green St Univ: Listing the Sample Space
This site from Bowling Green State University defines all possible outcomes (the sample space). Understanding the possible outcomes makes assigning probabilities to different outcomes easier. Several quick examples are provided for the...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Odds and Probability
Odds and probability are related, but not the same thing. This question and answer site clears up the difference between the two.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Against the Odds Lesson Plan
Teachers can find ideas for their probability lesson plans here. For example, there is an interdisciplinary unit dealing with disabilities and probability as well as one using a field trip to Sea World.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Simple Events, Outcomes, and Probability: Lesson 1
This lesson defines terms simple event, outcome, and probability. It is 1 of 5 in the series titled "Simple Events, Outcomes, and Probability."