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Uah: Virtual Labs in Probability and Statistics
This page provides links to various interactive experiments in probability and statistics.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Basic Statistics & Probability: Designing a Study
Presents the steps to follow in designing a study in statistics and explains what makes a good statistical question.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Misaddressed Mail
Try this probability challenge from the NCTM Math Challenges for Families series. See if you can figure out the probability of putting three checks in the correct envelopes without looking. Also, discover how probability skills are used...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Practice: Probabilities of Compound Events
Practice solving questions about the probabilities of compound events. Includes hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Theoretical and Experimental Probability: Coin Flips and Die Rolls
A set of questions on experimental and theoretical probabilities using coins and dice. Answers are accompanied by explanations.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Arsenal Collection: Football Formations
How many different football team formations can you find? This activity provides an engaging real-life context to investigate simple combinations, and is aimed at Key Stage 3 students.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Compound Events Visual Displays of Sample Spaces
Seventh graders will be able to represent the sample space of compound events, and calculate the probability of events using their sample space.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Simulations Can You Design an Experiment?
Seventh graders will be able to design and conduct their own simulation to determine the probability of an event.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Probability: Dependent Events
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find the probability of two dependent events both occurring.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Probability What Are the Odds?
This lesson introduces the student to the concept of probability. Students will explore the meaning of theoretical and experimental probability by viewing interactive websites. A lab activity will be performed using cooperative learning...
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: Experimental Probability
Experiment with probability using a fixed size section spinner, a variable section spinner, two regular 6-sided dice or customized dice.
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.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Adjustable Spinner
Use this tool to create a spinner to examine experimental and theoretical outcomes.
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.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Homework Help Independent Practice: Use a Simulation
Get independent practice using a simulation. Each incorrect response gets a text box explanation and another try. Correct responses are confirmed.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Dictionary: Experimental Probability
This interactive dictionary gives the definition of experimental probability. Be sure to follow the link to a discussion on probabilities and outcomes.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Odds
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart students learn to compute odds for and against an event.
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.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Probability
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart gives students the opportunity for hands on exploration of probabilities using the dice tool and other real life probability cases. The lesson concludes with a 5 question Activote session.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Probability Starter: Handling Data
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students are introduced to the concept of theoretical and actual probability in a variety of contexts.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Probability and Combinations
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is designed to help students understand probability and combinations. This flipchart includes games and activities to help illustrate the concept.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Tricky Track Game
The directions on this site are for an interesting, two-player dice game named Tricky Track. Grab a partner and play. Do your results surprise you?