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Probability and Statistics

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners reason mathematically as they solve problems dealing with probability of an even occurring. In this probability lesson plan, students differentiate between different rankings of candidates running for leadership. They identify...
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First Willett Math Club Contest

For Students 5th - 8th
In this word problems instructional activity, learners complete word problems involving combining outfits, probability, magic, and more. Students complete 5 problems.
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Thirty Probability Problems in Three Sets, Includes Spinners

For Students 6th - 10th
In this probability worksheet, students solve thirty probability questions divided into three sets.  The last page consists of a five sided spinner and an eight sided spinner.
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A Potful of Probability

For Students 6th - 10th
In this probability worksheet, students complete word problems dealing with marbles, sports, gambling, and more. Students complete 6 problems total.
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Fourteen Multi-Part Probability Problems

For Students 6th - 10th
In this probability instructional activity, students calculate probability in fourteen multi-part problems. The problems contain questions regarding coin tossing, cards, marbles in a bag, and rolling die.
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Probability and Spinning the Dreidel

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders study the term probability.  In this Math instructional activity, 7th graders practice their probability skills by spinning a dreidel.  Students complete a worksheet on probability.  
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Graphing With Paper and Computers

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders construct bar graphs. In this graphing lesson, 4th graders create bar graphs in connection with the story, The Copycat Fish. After creating the initial graphs on paper, students use MS Excel to create graphs.
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Random Walk

For Students 11th
For this algebra worksheet, 11th graders are given a word problem with clues and asked to find the probability of heads or tails landing when a coin is tossed so many times. There is an answer key.
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Section 15-9: Permutations

For Students 9th - 12th
In this permutations worksheet, high schoolers solve 16 multiple choice and short answer questions.  Students find factorials and permutations of letters and numbers.
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Blue, White and Gray

For Students 11th
In this probability worksheet, 11th graders calculate what the probability of the color of shirt someone is wearing is. A solution key is provided.
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Probability: coins

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this probability worksheet, students answer probability questions involving the probability of 2 coins. Students complete 1 short answer question.
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Probability

For Students 5th - 8th
In this probability worksheet, students solve probability word problems in groups containing one digit numbers. Students complete 8 problems total.
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Poisson Distribution

For Students 9th - 12th
In this Poisson distribution activity, high schoolers solve 4 short answer questions.  Students determine the probability of a bank receiving a bad check.
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Probability: 3

For Students 5th - 8th
In this probability instructional activity, students complete probability word problems involving one digit numbers. Students complete 6 problems total.
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Math Club #4: Combinatorics

For Students 8th
In this combinatorics worksheet, 8th graders work in a group to solve 5 problems finding the total number of combinations in a situation.
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High Five Board Game

For Students 8th
In this high five board game worksheet, 8th graders use the game board and instructions provided to create ordered pairs using dice and cubes, then analyze the probability and predict outcomes.
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Why does Twenty Questions Suffice for Guessing a Number Between One and One Million?

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this probability worksheet, students use logarithms and exponentials to determine why twenty questions suffice for guessing a number between one and million.  The solution is provided.
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Probability Worksheet

For Students 10th - 12th
In this probability activity, students compute the probability that a husband and wife will have the same blood type.
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Hypothesis Testing Summary and Exercise Sets

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
For this thirteen page worksheet, students solve four sets of exercises concerned with hypothesis testing.  A hypothesis testing summary is provided.
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Counting Techniques

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this counting activity, learners solve fifteen counting exercises using the appropriate counting technique.  Solutions are provided on the last page.
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Finding the Probability of Combined Events

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate the probability of combined events.  In this eight grade probability lesson, 8th graders use a sample space, two events, and their intersections to determine the probability of each event, their intersection,...
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The Apple Blossom Problem

For Students 9th - 12th
In this apple blossom problem, students examine a given situation in a board game.  They determine the best way to win the game and the expected payoff.  This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem.
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The Jelly Bean Problem

For Students 7th - 12th
For this probability worksheet, students solve 1 word problem about the probability of drawing a particular color jelly bean out of a bag.  Students are given two bags with 4 jelly beans each.
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The Birthday Problem

For Students 9th - 12th
In this probability worksheet, students solve 1 word problem about birthdays.  Students determine the number of people needed for a 50% chance of two people sharing the same birthday.