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Intro To Probability
Students investigate the concepts related to the practice of using probability. They review the use of mean, median, and mode within the context of previous instruction. Students predict outcomes and calculate them in small groups. The...
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Probability
In this probability worksheet, students solve and complete 32 different problems that include the probability and outcome of various events. First, they use the sample space for tossing a pair of dice to determine the probability of each...
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Radon Alert: Understanding Odds
In this radon alert: understanding odds worksheet, 5th graders predict results of rolling dice and record data in a chart, then compare odds of events and occupations, then compare that with radon exposure.
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Mathematics Activities from Diverse Cultures
Connect probability and odds with different games from around the world. Pick from games like Dreidel, Mancala, and a Navajo stick game called Ashbil. All 12 games include probability questions to encourage a discussion before or after...
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Exploring Probability
Fourth graders play a dice game as a group and record the number rolled. They report their findings and discuss terminology and ways of writing what the odds are of getting certain numbers.
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Probability Cards: How Likely Will This Happen?
In this math worksheet, students 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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Single and Compound Events
In this single and compound events worksheet, 8th graders solve 10 different problems that contain various single and compound events. First, they determine the probability of selecting an ace and a king without a replacement. Then,...
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Fair Die Activity #2
For this die worksheet, students begin with the premise that a fair die is rolled, then complete a set of 5 probability problems. Answers are included on page 2.
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First Willett Math Club Contest
In this word problems worksheet, students complete word problems involving combining outfits, probability, magic, and more. Students complete 5 problems.
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Quiz: Single and Compound Events
In this single and compound event worksheet, students read given statements and determine the probability of each event. Statements include data dealing with cards in a deck, coins and dice. Students solve both simple and compound...
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Probability
In this probability instructional activity, 6th graders solve and complete 3 different problems. First, they place the events on the probability scale shown. Then, students match the phrase to the best description of its chance of...
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Matching Pairs
Students examine the probability of the various findings in a game and determine the odds of winning. They differentiate between the facts of odds versus probability. Students use higher order thinking skills to explain how a problem is...
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What Are the Risks?
Young scholars use dice to determine the risk of being exposed to radon. They practice using new vocabulary related to probability and ratios. They make predictions about the results and record their observations.
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Combinations & Permutations
In this combination and permutations instructional activity, learners identify possible outcomes. They determine if the given situation is a combination or permutation and solve accordingly. This one-page instructional activity...
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Number Sense
Eighth graders participate in a lesson that is concerned with reviewing basic math concepts using the four operations. The activity is composed of a math game that is played by them.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Probability: Measurement of Probability Grades 9 10
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find the number of outcomes, theoretical probability, and odds of events involving coins, dice, and cards.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Dice Table
A dice-table activity introduces young scholars to probability and to converting probability to a simple fraction, a decimal, and a percentage.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Racing Game With Two Dice
Simulate a game where "N" players roll two dice, and the lucky player has an advantage for reaching the finish.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 7.sp Rolling Dice
Roll two dice 10 times. After each roll, note whether any sixes were observed and record your results in the table below. Aligns with 7.SP.C.7.
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.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Probability Dice
[Free Registration/Login Required] The teacher will use this lesson plan flipchart to review probability.
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Class Flow: Probability
[Free Registration/Login Required] What is the likelihood that an event will occur? Using the dice tool, students created spinners, tally tables, and building their own ice cream treats and pizzas.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Probability
Explains what probability and outcomes are. Presents a formula for calculating probability for a simple dice or marble experiment. Introduces the concept of a probability line and discusses vocabulary used to talk about probability....
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 7.sp.8 Tetrahedral Dice
Many games use dice which are six-sided and fair (meaning each face on the die is equally likely to land face up). Many games also use the sum of two dice rolled at the same time to determine movement of game pieces. However, not all...