Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Dice Probabilities
You're playing Monopoly with a friend, and you've already got Park Place and you really, really want to get Boardwalk. If you're on Pacific Avenue, what are the chances you'll reach your goal? Here's an easy project that will show you...
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PBS
Pbs Mathline: Remove One Lesson Plan [Pdf]
Middle schoolers play a game involving chips, dice, and a number line to explore the outcomes of events. Printable lesson.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: When Does 50 50 Become 50 50?
In this video segment from Cyberchase, Bianca goes on a quest to find out if a coin toss really is a 50-50 proposition.
Web Center for Social Research Methods
Research Methods Knowledge Base: Probability Sampling
This site from Cornell University contains great information on random or probability sampling. Definitely a site worth checking out on the subject.
Missouri State University
Missouri State University: Introductory Statistics: The Sampling Distribution
A review is provided at the start of this resource, then the more specific discussion of sampling distributions gets under way. Graphs are provided for ease in understanding the material.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Learning Math: Min, Max and the Five Number Summary
Explore how to interpret a large set of data by dividing it up into smaller portions in order to answer statistical questions.
Teachnology
Teachnology: Teacher Guide to Probability and Statistics
Statistics Theme provides a collection of free sample worksheets, teacher resources, lesson plans and interactive media for grades k-12.
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."
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.
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 Glasgow
Steps Statistics Glossary: Random Variables and Probability Distributions
This section of the Statistics Glossary offers definitions of terms having to do with random variables and probability distributions such as expected value and normal distribution.
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.
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.
City University of New York
Scientific Method and Probability: Interactive Activity
This interactive lesson begins with the basics and carries through to methods of data analysis, all interactively. Supporting material is excellent.
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...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Will Girls and Boys Be Equal?
Students explore concepts in probability and statistics. In this activity, they model a situation to find experimental probability and construct a box-and-whisker plot. They compare the experimental and theoretical probabilities for the...
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.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Mutually Exclusive Events
Use this site to learn what is means for two events to be mutually exclusive. Great examples show you how to calculate the probability of such events.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Who's the Winner?
If two goals are scored in a hockey match between two equally-matched teams, what are the possible scores? This activity gives an opportunity to investigate probability in the context of sport, and is designed to be accessible to...
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