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Curated OER

Parachutes: Is it Surface Area or Shape?

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students investigate how to make a good parachute. For this physics lesson, students observe the motion of parachutes as it falls and measure the time. They collect data and calculate the average descent time for each canopy shape.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Capturing the Wind

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students collect and analyze data about wind speed. They build a Lego wind sail and measure the wind speed with a rotation sensor. They use software to analyze the data.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Caloric Expenditure in Powwow Dancing

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate the meaning of different types of Native American music and dance. They determine how this music and dance has contributed to modern music and dance. They problem solve to determine the average length of the...
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Website
US Department of Education

Helping Your Child Learn Math: Math for the Fun of It

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
This compilation of math activities engages parents and children in the use of math whenever they are at home. Packed with concise, high interest activities, related illustrations, detailed "parent pointers," and easy to following...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: The Power of Probability

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers will learn and reinforce skills for strategies to identify favorable and total outcomes, calculating simple and compound probability, sampling and proportions and using probability concepts to solve real-world problems.
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Interactive Middle School Math 7 for Ccss

For Students 7th
A complete CCSS Grade 7 Mathematics course that includes interactives in every lesson, plus videos, hands-on activities, and questions with immediate feedback. Every lesson also has specifically chosen 'Related Modalities' that teach the...
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Math Slice

Math Slice: Sundee Slice Special Test

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
A concise tool for assessing a variety of math concepts including measurement, algebra, number sense, and data. Assessment is scored online immediately. An excellent tool for quick assessment.
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Math Slice

Math Slice: Online Mathematics Practice (Mock) Tests for Grades 4 Through 5

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
A collection of mock math tests, designed for grades 3-5, modeled after portions of standardized tests.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Using Probability to Make Decisions

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Use this Common Core Math Standards Browser to search specific math concepts and their corresponding standards. This page focuses on Using Probability to Make Decisions. Click on the links to find lessons, activities, videos, and study...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Write and Compare Probabilities as Fractions, Decimals and Percents

For Students 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains how to represent a probability in the format of fractions, decimals, and percent. Includes a probability problem with a set of sixteen questions, and a...
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Other

Bowling Green St Univ: Introduction to Probability

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from Bowling Green State University provides an introduction to probability. It discusses topics and activities such as interpreting odds, listing all possible outcomes (the sample space), basic probability rules, equally...
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Unit Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Math: Probability: Find Probability

For Students 4th - 8th Standards
This site provides great practice on the concept of probability. Students can first learn about the topic by watching a step by step instruction video that also points out areas of concern. Finally, students can practice their knowledge...
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tools: Statistics and Probability

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The online test demonstrates knowledge of the concepts used in Algebra I. The multiple choice questions assess students on statistics and probability. Topics include biases, samples, and surveys.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tools: Probability of Simple Events

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site gives a short interactive quiz which allows students to self-assess their understanding of the concept of the probability of simple events.
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Math Aids

Math Aids: Probability Worksheets

For Teachers 4th - 7th Standards
Great resource for learning and practicing the concept of probabilities. Math worksheets are printable, may be customized, and include answer keys.
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Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble

Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Quiz: Probability

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The online quiz assesses student comprehension of math concepts. The quiz consists of true/false questions about probability.
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Probability and Statistics

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a resource for many topics in probability and statistics. Click on the topic of your choice for an explanation. The sites you will be linked to are quite extensive. A degree of higher-level math is necessary for understanding...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: Hss md.b.7: Analyze Decisions Using Probability

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Learn about probability concepts with these two real-world learning tasks: "Fred's Fun Factory" and "But Mango Is My Favorite."
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Unit Plan
Education Development Center

Math Partners: Statistics and Probability [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Comprehensive unit that consists of lessons and activities designed to help students learn statistics and probability concepts.
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Website
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: World's Most Extensive Mathematics Resource

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
MathWorld provides a huge mathematics encyclopedia detailing the concepts of geometry, algebra, calculus, discrete math, number theory, and other math topics--complete with formulas, diagrams, examples, and references for thorough...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Math: Probability: Probability as a Fraction

For Students 4th - 7th Standards
This site provides great practice on the concept of probability as a fraction. Students can first learn about the topic by watching a step by step instruction video that also points out areas of concern. Finally, students can practice...
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Handout
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Probability

For Students 4th
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....
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tools: Probability of Compound Events

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site gives a short interactive quiz which allows students to self-assess their understanding of the concept of event probability.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Mathematics: Quiz on Probabilities of Compound Events

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learners display knowledge of advanced mathematical concepts. The online quiz tests the students on probabilities of compound events.