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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Playing With Probability Some Simple Scenarios

For Teachers 3rd
Exposure to this concept now is both fun and engaging AND a crucial step toward building a foundation for deeper, long-term understanding.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: Wheel of Fortune's Frequent Letters

For Students 3rd - 8th
Did you know that letter guessing on Wheel of Fortune is based on probability? In this challenge taken from one of TV's most popular game shows, discover what consonant or vowel should be guessed next based on letters already given. A...
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Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: Misaddressed Mail

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Try this probability challenge from the NCTM Math Challenges for Families series. See if you can figure out the probability of putting three checks in the correct envelopes without looking. Also, discover how probability skills are used...
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Unit Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Math: Probability: Identify Outcomes

For Students 4th - 7th
This site provides great practice on the concept of finding the number of outcomes of an event. Students can first learn about the topic by watching a step by step instruction video that also points out areas of concern. Finally,...
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Unit Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Math: Probability: Tree Diagrams

For Students 5th - 8th
This site provides great practice on the concept of tree diagrams. 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...
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tools: Experimental Probability

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

Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tool: Quiz on Probability and Odds

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The online quiz assesses the students on probability and odds. Learners show understanding of advanced mathematical concepts.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tool: Quiz on Conditional Probability

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learners demonstrate comprehension of advanced mathematical concepts. The questions check understanding on conditional probability.
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Hs Statistics & Probability: Using Probability to Make Decisions

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Learn about probability concepts with fun learning games including Algebra II Jeopardy, Deal or No Deal, Decisions Decisions, Show Time, Playin' against All Odds, and more.
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Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Probability and Statistics

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Mini lessons are provided for learning concepts in the world of probability and statistics. Topics include counting and probability, permutations, combinations, independent and dependent events, and distributions. Links to online...
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Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math; Introduction to Probability

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A good introduction to concepts in probability, this page also gives a great definition of sample space. Scroll down halfway to find sample space.
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Shmoop University

Shmoop: Basic Statistics & Probability: Basic Probability

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The mathematics resource investigates basic probability. Students learn about the topic through notes and examples. The tutorial consists of practice exercises to check for comprehension of the concept.
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Unit Plan
Shmoop University

Shmoop: Basic Statistics & Probability: And vs. or Probability

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The mathematics resource investigates probability using "and" and "or". Students learn about the topics through notes and examples. The tutorial consists of practice exercises to check for comprehension of the concepts.
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Unit Plan
Shmoop University

Shmoop: Basic Statistics & Probability: Compound Events

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The probability resource investigates compound events. Students learn about the topic through notes and examples. The tutorial consists of practice exercises to check for comprehension of the concept.
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Math a Review 1

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This StudyCards stack enables students to review concepts in algebra, arithmetic, and geometry, in preparation for the Math A Exam held in New York. They solve problems involving scientific notation, factoring, linear equations, rate of...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Probability What Are the Odds?

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
This lesson plan introduces the student to the concept of probability. Students will explore the meaning of theoretical and experimental probability by viewing interactive websites. A lab activity will be performed using cooperative...
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Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble

Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Quiz: Sets and Counting

For Students 9th - 10th
The online quiz assesses student comprehension of math concepts. The quiz consists of true/false questions about sets and counting.
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Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble

Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Quiz: Random Variables and Statistics

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The online quiz assesses student comprehension of math concepts. The quiz consists of true/false questions about random variables and statistics.
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Unit Plan
Shmoop University

Shmoop: Basic Statistics & Probability: Factorials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The probability resource investigates factorials. Students learn about the topic through notes and examples. The tutorial consists of practice exercises to check for comprehension of the concept.
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Activity
California State University

Cal State San Bernardino: Intro to Probability Models

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The concept of random variables comes to life with this Applet used to roll one, two, six, or nine dice. The user selects the number of rolls to be completed, and the program quickly counts and graphs the results.
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Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: Who Wins the Game?

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
A math challenge for the basketball enthusiast. This NCTM Math Challenges for Families activity focuses on the concept of probability. Test your problem solving aptitude as you try to figure out who will probably win the game.
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Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: Combination Locks

For Students 3rd - 8th
If you're good with numbers, then here's a challenge just for you. See if you can figure out how many three number combinations you can make using numbers from 0 to 39. A probability challenge that explores number arrangements. Taken...
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Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: Matching Birth Months

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Here's a interesting challenge! Out of six people in a room, what is the probability that everyone was born in a different month? An investigation that explores the probability of an event occurring. Discover how this skill is used in...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Maybe Maybe Not

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This is a beginning lesson on the concept of probability. Through a series of informal comparisons, the student will explore the chances of various outcomes of an event. The student will use vocabulary associated with probability.This...