Assessment

Rolling for the Big One

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Knowing math helps you win games. Learners apply conditional probability concepts in an engaging performance task. After playing a game in which players roll a 10-sided polyhedron and then try to place the digits to get the highest number possible, they calculate probabilities of winning.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Have the class perform a similar game to the one in the task
Classroom Considerations
  • Scholars should have expertise in the place value system
  • Familiarity with probability concepts is a must
Pros
  • Requires pupils to explain answers, not just calculate probabilities
  • Includes scoring guide with correct answers and sample explanations
Cons
  • No instructional materials or lesson
Common Core