Shmoop University
Shmoop: Basic Statistics and Probability: Histograms
Students learn about histograms. Examples are included, as well as a video. [1:16]
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."
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Daniel Bernoulli
Read a short biography about Daniel Bernoulli, and find out about his work in fluid mechanics, and his pioneering work in probability and statistics.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Phantasia: Position, Chance, and Calculation
Students will play several learning games to explore the probability of events occuring.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Independent and Dependent Events
Explains how to calculate the probabilities of independent and dependent events. Includes easy-to-follow examples.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Stats & Probability Lesson Plans
A collection of elementary lesson plans for the beginning study of statistics. These plans, written by educators, detail the materials needed for the instructional activity and the steps to be followed.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Normal Probabilities Applet #1
This Applet will assist the user in questions which specify a range of raw scores or z-scores and ask for a probability associated with them.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Normal Probabilities Applet #2
This Applet allows the user to grab and drag the ends of the included region below the standard normal curve to the appropriate places needed. The user directly experiences the connection between the shaded area under the curve and the...
Other
Aus Race: Odds, Statistical Probability and Gambling
This interesting article explains gambling (both horse racing and casinos) in terms of probability. It takes a common sense approach, instead of a mathematical approach, to the topic.
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Review Exercises: Sampling Statistics
Students review sampling statistics. The resource consists of review exercises on the mathematics concepts.
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Histogram and Probability Distribution Generator
The learning tool displays data in the form of a histogram. The tool also shows descriptive statistics and probability distributions. Examples of data are included.
University of Glasgow
Steps Statistics Glossary: Normal Distribution
Overview of normal distribution, including the normal distribution model, the probability density function, and standard normal distribution. The parameters for "normal" distribution are provided.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Peter Donnelly Shows How Stats Fool Juries
Peter Donnelly discusses probability theory and statistics in real-world scenarios in this video. [21:25]
Utah Education Network
Uen: Mathematics Grade 6 Lesson Plans
Utah Education Network :Mathematics Grade 6 Lesson Plans which the topics are statistical questions and probability.
American Association of Physics Teachers
Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Galton Board Model
Simulate the binomial distribution of a Galton board as a ball is dropped into the device. Investigate the probability of the ball going to the right or to the left with each bounce off a peg.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Don't Compound the Problem
Students will be able to determine the probability of a compound event. Drawing on their knowledge of simple probability to find the probability of more complex outcomes. Students will create a poster, PowerPoint, booklet, or foldable to...
Other
Hsor.org: Modules: Targets the Markets
This module is intended for students in an Advanced Placement Statistics course or any high school course that addresses inferential statistics. In this module, students will explore the concepts of direct marketing, a marketing...
The Franklin Institute
A Penny Flipped Is Science Learned
What is the probability that a penny will land on heads when flipped? Test this on Ben Franklin's birthday and find out!
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: S Cp Breakfast Before School
On school days, Janelle sometimes eats breakfast and sometimes does not. After studying probability for a few days, Janelle says, "The events 'I eat breakfast' and 'I am late for school' are independent." Explain what this means in terms...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Using Probability to Make Fair Decisions
Determine if different methods are fair or unfair. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Other
Stat Trek: Data Patterns in Statistics
This lesson looks at how to recognize patterns in a data display by examining the shape of a graph, the center, the spread, and unusual features such as outliers. Includes video. [11:16]
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Adjustable Spinner
An interactive game for learning theoretical vs experimental probability.
University of Texas at Austin
Mathematics Teks Toolkit: Rolling Races
Students play a game by rolling dice and determining the probability of outcomes of colors.