Curated OER
Even/Odds Game
Using a game format, learners review what they know about theoretical probability. As they roll tetrahedron dice, they record their results as odd or even. Afterwards, they discuss their findings.
Curated OER
Heads or Tails
Seventh graders compare experimental and theoretical probabilities. In this comparing experimental and theoretical probabilities lesson, 7th graders discuss the theoretical probability of flipping a coin. Students flip a coin 25 times...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Plinko!
In this activity, students will simulate a popular game, find experimental probabilities, and then compare those probabilities to the corresponding theoretical probabilities.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Theoretical and Empirical Probabilities
The mathematics tutorial investigates theoretical and empirical probabilities. The lesson consists of class notes, examples, and practice problems with solutions. The teacher resource includes activities that explore empirical and...
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Crazy Choices Game
Compare theoretical and experimental probabilities, using dice, cards, spinners, or coin tosses. Three different probabilities can be compared at once.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Probability
Pupils learn about probability by predicting the outcome of planned experiments and playing racing games.