Illustrative Mathematics
How Many Buttons?
Bring the class into the probability by having everyone count buttons on their shirts. Organize the data into the chart provided and chose different possibilities such as "female with one button" or "all students with more than four...
Illustrative Mathematics
Heads or Tails
Heads! A great way to practice probability is to flip a coin in class. The provided data allows your mathematicians to predict the probability of heads in ten coin flips. Bring coins to class and allow your own trial of heads or tails....
Illustrative Mathematics
Rolling Dice
Rolling dice is a great way for your mathematicians to get a hands-on approach to probabilities. Use the chart to record whether they rolled a six during ten attempts. Calculate results individually (or in small groups) and then record...
BBC
Bbc Bitesize: Gcse Edexcel: Probability
Find out how probabilities are written as fractions, decimals or percentages on a scale from 0 to 1. Knowing basic facts about equally likely outcomes can help to solve more complicated problems.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Comparing Probabilities
In this exercise, students practice comparing probabilities. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Plinko Probability
Come on down! You are the next contestant on the Price is Right! Play Plinko and learn about probability at the same time!
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Making Predictions With Probability
Practice making predictions with probability with these problems.
