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Spin to win! Individuals calculate the average number of tickets expected based on a probability distribution for the number of tickets per spin. Pupils use that information to determine the average number of tickets that can be won using $5. Finally, class members interpret a histogram within the context of playing the game.
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Instructional Ideas
- Provide a lesson on the concept of expected value
Classroom Considerations
- The class should understand how to estimate with probabilities
- Requires the understanding of histograms and calculating percentages from them
Pros
- Includes a spinner that matches the probabilities
- Contains a description of the purpose and approaches to the task
Cons
- None