Math Planet
Math Planet: Pre Algebra: Finding the Odds
Discover how to find the odds or chance of an event occurring by taking a look at an example and a video lesson.
Other
The Stats Geek: Interpreting Odds and Odds Ratios
This article by a statistician explains the difference between probability and odds, the use of fractional odds in a gambling context, how odds ratios are used, and why they are used instead of risk/probability ratios.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Maybe Maybe Not
This is a beginning lesson on the concept of probability. Through a series of informal comparisons, the student will explore the chances of various outcomes of an event. The student will use vocabulary associated with probability.This...
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Advanced Monty Hall
Choose one of N doors to experimentally determine the odds of winning the grand prize behind one of the doors, as in the TV program "Let's Make a Deal."
Cuemath
Cuemath: Permutations and Combinations
Takes a look at the different situations where to use permutation or combination and the difference between them. Includes definitions, solved examples, and practice questions.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Random Coin Toss
This interactive exercise focuses on determining probabilities associated with repeated coin tosses and building tree diagrams to take math out of the classroom and into the real world.
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.
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: 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."
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Are Dice Fair or Not?
Is it fair or not fair? That is the question. Try this math challenge where you use your probability and number sense skills to determine whether or not a game is fair. Find out how mastering this challenge can be useful in real life...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Odds
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart students learn to compute odds for and against an event.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Odds Fair Game
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a follow up to flip chart on odds. Students will play a game in pairs with a pair of dice and record the products. Usually, the student who chooses the even products wins. They will use the odds...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Math in Daily Life: Playing to Win
A simple explanation of the link between math and winning odds at a casino. Learn about determining probability through two examples and about other ways we "play the odds" in real life. A second part of this article, "Place Your Bets:...
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
Nctm: Figure This: Matching Birth Months
Here's a interesting challenge! Out of six people in a room, what is the probability that everyone was born in a different month? An investigation that explores the probability of an event occurring. Discover how this skill is used in...
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Discrete Mathematics Project: What're the Odds?
This is an activity that may be instructive when trying to learn the concept of "odds" and how they are found.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Odds
Find a quick, concise explanation of odds as a specific way to express probabilities. An example is given and clearly explained.