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Illustrative Mathematics: S Cp and Md: Return to Fred's Fun Factory (With $.50)
The task is intended to address standards regarding sample space, independence, probability distributions and permutations/combinations. Aligns with S-CP.A.1.
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Illustrative Mathematics: S cp.b.9: Random Walk Iii
The task provides a context of "random walking" to calculate discrete probabilities and represent them on a bar graph. Aligns with S-CP.B.9.
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Illustrative Mathematics: S cp.a.2 and S cp.a.3: Cards and Independence
One card is selected at random from the following set of 6 cards, and students will find the probability of different scenarios. Aligns with the S-CP.A.2 and S-CP.A.3 standards.
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Illustrative Mathematics: S Cp: False Positive Test Results
A certain test for mononucleosis has a 99% chance of correctly diagnosing a patient with mononucleosis and a 5% chance of misdiagnosing a patient who does not have the infection. Suppose the test is given to a group where 1% of the...
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Illustrative Mathematics: S cp.a.1, S cp.a.4, and S cp.b.6: The Titanic 1
On April 15, 1912, the Titanic struck an iceberg and rapidly sank with only 710 of her 2,204 passengers and crew surviving. Data on survival of passengers are summarized in the table below. (Data source:...
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Illustrative Mathematics: S cp.a.3: Lucky Envelopes
This task builds on prior knowledge and understanding of conditional probability, and introduces the concept of independence of events. Multi-colored envelopes are required in this activity. Aligns with S-CP.A.3.
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Illustrative Mathematics: S cp.b.9: Random Walk Iv
This activity, which follows Random Walk III, is intended for instructional purposes only. The goal for students is to understand how to calculate and compare combinatorial symbols. Aligns with S-CP.B.9.
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Illustrative Mathematics: S cp.a.2/a.3/a.5 and S cp.b.7: Rain & Lightning
This task uses the same situation to explore different concepts of probability theory. Aligns with the S-CP.A.2.; S-CP.A.3; S-CP.A.5; and S-CP.B.7 standards.
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Illustrative Mathematics: S cp.b.9: Alex, Mel, and Chelsea Play a Game
Alex, Mel, and Chelsea play a game that has 6 rounds. In each round there is a single winner, and the outcomes of the rounds are independent. For each round the probability that Alex wins is $\frac{1}{2}$, and Mel is twice as likely to...