Instructional Video

Compound Probability and Independence

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Here's a way to learn about compound events and independence on one's own. The second of four lessons in the Algebra II - Intro to Probability unit focuses on compound events and probability. Pupils watch a video to calculate the probability of the union and intersection of events. They also learn rules for determining independence.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Pause the video to have the class work on the problems before watching the solutions
Classroom Considerations
  • Learners must be familiar with conditional probability
  • Some of the problems use two-way tables and Venn diagrams, so scholars should have knowledge of these tools
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Includes an answer key
  • Worksheets contain the examples from the video, allowing viewers to take notes
Cons
  • None
Common Core