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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Why Isn't It 50-50

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars comprehend the difference between the outcome of the experiment and the outcome that they expected. They analyze outcome of probability experiment and compare theoretic and empirical results. Pupils discuss the difference...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Playing With Probability

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students rotate through work stations where they compute problems of theoretical and experimental probability. In this probability lesson plan, students use simulations of a lottery system.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Let's Flip a Coin

For Students 9th - 11th
In this probability instructional activity, learners use a TI graphing calculator to simulate flipping a coin and compare their results (experimental probability) to the expected results (theoretical probability).  The five page...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Probability

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the concept of probability. In this probability lesson, 6th graders collaborate to collect spinner data based on the likelihood of spinning odd and even numbers. Students complete 2 other probability activities and...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Chaos

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of probability. In this probability lesson, students use a applet that demonstrates chaos and probability of spread for a forest fire. Students also play applets about the Game of Life and Rabbits and Wolves,...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Phenomenological Probability

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of theoretical and experimental probability. In this theoretical and experimental probability lesson, students roll dice, draw marbles out of a bag, and draw a card from a deck of cards. Students perform each...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Theoretical and Empirical Probabilities

For Students 8th - 9th
In this probability worksheet, students determine the theoretical probability of given events. Topics include choosing a card at random, number cubes, and fractions. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Theoretical Probability

For Students 6th - 8th
In this math instructional activity, students investigate the ratio comparing the number of ways an event can occur using theoretical probability.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What is Probability? Original Lesson Plan

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Pupils predict, using a fraction or a ratio, the possibility of an event happening and place that fraction or ratio on a Likelihood Line. In Part Two of the lesson, they conduct an experiment to determine theoretical and experimental...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Probability Lesson Plan

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Your learners will examine probability through experiments and dice games. Using a computer, your class will perform simple experiments to collect and analyze data to determine the probability of different experimental results. Young...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Probability and Sports

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research topics on the internet where probability is relevant. Students study statistics and probability concepts by looking at practical questions that arise in professional sports.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Calculating Theoretical & Experimental Probability

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of experimental and theoretical probability. In this experimental and theoretical probability lesson, students collect data by conducting a survey of their classmates. Students compare their data and discuss...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Designing Models to Simulate Actual Events Using a Table of Random Digits

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners design models to simulate actual events using a tale of random digits. They estimate the likelihood of a particular outcome using results of simulation. Students investigate the uses of statistical methods to analyze data.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Chaos

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students experiment with several chaotic simulation, they build a working definition of chaos. Students reinforce their knowledge of basic probability and percents. They are reminded of previous knowledge that is pertinent to this...
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Lesson Plan
Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: From Probability to Combinatorics and Number Theory

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
Apply division to determine the probability of outcomes with a racing game.
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Website
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Internet Mathematics Library

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links to other math sites specializing in probability and statistics.
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Activity
Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Probability and Outcome Discussion

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site is a virtual discussion between a teacher and student about probability and outcome. The virtual teacher poses wonderful questions for the students to think about. The virtual students then respond to the inquiries.
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Interactive
Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Spinner

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
This interactive learning activity allows students to explore experimental and theoretical probabilities using a spinner. Teacher resources are included.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Mathline: The Smithville Families Lesson Plan [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th
A coin is used to determine the birth of children and the learners are to determine the probability of whether the child is boy/girl. Printable lesson.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Probability What Are the Odds?

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
This lesson introduces young scholars to experimental and theoretical probability using spinners and trials with pennies. Students also research careers that involve probability, and create a video presentation. It provides an assessment...
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 2 Theoretical and Experimental Probability

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Use Glencoe's Math Course 2 randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of Theoretical and Experimental Probability. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of...
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes Analyzing Games

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Questions are randomly created to quiz students on probabilities associated with games. Hints and solutions are included.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes the Language of Chance

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Questions are randomly created to quiz learners on the language of chance. Hints and solutions are included.
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Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Probabilities in Genetics

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Article reviews some probability basics then investigates how these calculations can be applied to genetics problems involving relatively large numbers of genes. Explores how the sum rule and the product rule can be used to solve these...