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Probability Crossword
Make probability fun and test your learners' knowledge of math probability vocabulary. Print out this crossword puzzle and see if they know enough about outcomes and experiments to fill in the blanks. The answer key is attached in...
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Charity Fair
What is the probability of picking the same color ball out of three identical barrels? If you wanted to design a game that made money, how could you structure a game and what would you charge for each chance? How much should you pay a...
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Range, Cluster, Gap and Outliers
There are a number of activities here where learners collect and record data, as well as, activities where the likelihood of an event happening is calculated given the experimental probability. Young statisticians organize information...
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Probability Introduction
Introduce learners to probability through a vocabulary preview that covers words like impossible, likely, unlikely, and certain. After reviewing what probability is learners assess four sentences in relation to how likely they are to...
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Election Poll, Variation 3
Build on probability and incorporate a random number generator to select outcomes for a school election. Your learners will record their results on a dot plot and answer questions regarding whether their candidate has a chance at the...
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Probability Worksheet
In this probability and statistics worksheet, students determine the probability of independent events occurring. The two page worksheet contains nine multi-part questions. Answers are included.
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Probability
In this probability worksheet, students select the most likely outcome based on illustrations of objects. Students place a check next to the most likely outcome for each illustration. There are three questions to answer.
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Spinning Probability
Sixth graders study the concept of probability. In this probability activity, 6th graders create spinners that match specific sets of clues. Students use their spinners and worksheets to explore and predict probability.
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Deck of Cards Worksheet
For this probability worksheet, students will find the probability of random, independent events using a deck of cards. There are five problems.
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Algebra/Geometry Institute 2007
Fifth graders practice calculating probability using statistics. In this math statistics lesson plan, 5th graders discover the meanings of the terms unlikely, likely, eventually, and chance, when asked to answer questions about the...
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Coin Probability
In this probability worksheet, 5th graders work with various coins. Students study the given picture and respond to 10 questions about the likelihood of pulling out each of the different coins.
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Probability: dice
In this probability learning exercise, students complete an activity in which they then throw the die 50 times and record the number of even and odd outcomes. Prior to throwing their die, they make an estimation of how many even and odds...
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Count Your Picks
In this probability worksheet, students cut out 3 color cards and place them in a bag. Kids pick a card out of the bag 8 times, putting the card back each time. Students record their results on a bar graph.
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Problems Involving AND & OR
In this probability activity, students solve 10 different problems that include the word and or or. First, they determine the probability that the value of a roll will be a multiple of 5 or 11. Then, students determine the probability of...
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Probability
For this probability worksheet, learners answer 2 simple questions related to given pictures. A website reference is included for additional resources.
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Cultural Diversity
Students explore cultural diversity. In this secondary mathematics activity, students use jelly beans to explore diversity. Students collect and analyze data into a matrix as they determine probabilities.
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Probability Cards: How Likely Will This Happen?
In this math worksheet, learners investigate the probability of different scenarios. Students read 24 brief situations on the cards and rate them with one of the 24 words such as: no chance, poor chance, likely, certainly, possibly.
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Guess the Color
Students draw colored blocks from a bag and determine the probability of each color being drawn. Then they draw blocks from another bag in which the numbers of each color are unknown. They guess the number of each color included in the...
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Problems Involving and & Or
This tutorial helps students understand the probability of two events occurring when the words AND & OR are used. There are examples and practice problems. The teacher resource pages include a demonstration and a computer simulation.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Probability Activity
The unit introduces the topic of probability and then students work in groups to find the odds of winning a game they design. The students learn how to summarize financial projections and appreciate the role of probability in real world...
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Probability Activity
The unit introduces the topic of probability and then learners work in groups to find the odds of winning a game they design. The students learn how to summarize financial projections and appreciate the role of probability in real world...
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Ideas That Lead to Probability
This lesson plan sets the ground work for an introduction to and then exploring the concepts that are the foundation for probability. Lots of resources are available for teachers and students at this website.
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Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Tree Diagrams and Probability
This lesson plan helps students develop tree diagrams and figure probability of events based on diagrams. Lots of resources are available to support teachers and students at this website.
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Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Probability and Sports
The Shodor Education Foundation provides this lesson plan. In it, students explore where probability can be applied to professional sports. NCTM standards are listed for this lesson plan.