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- 1st - 5th
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Students participate in a hands-on, cooperative learning experience. They engage in the process of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. They improve decision making skills through the use of probability. Full Review »
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- 5th - 12th
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Students play rock, paper, scissors to help them explain the basic principles of probability. Full Review »
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- 7th - 10th
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Students use the area probability applet to manipulate the size of the circle and the rectangle to explore the probability that a point in the rectangle is also in the circle. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Studentse become familiar with basic probability facts and have ample opportunities to apply these theories in meaningful situations. They examine Web sites and video clips, and participate in hands-on activities. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine concepts of probability and statistics in this math/science unit. They complete their studies with an M&M's activity. Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students investigate the chance of a genetic event occurring using probability. Chi-square analysis is utilized to determine if something that occurred was by chance or if there was another factor involved. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 8th
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Students explore simple probability. Each student spins a spinner and records the result as they enter the room. The recorded results are used to calculate experimental probabilities. After the teacher explains how to calculate probability, students compare experimental probability to theoretical probability. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students use the internet and calculators to explore theoretical and experimental probability. Using a program on the calculator, students simulate a coin toss and a spinner to figure probability. They also perform classroom activities such as rock-paper-scissors. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore the concept of probability as it relates us to be able to make predictions about future events based upon our knowledge of past outcomes. They have an innate appreciation for probability. Students make a connection between gut feelings about probability and the mathematics that will support their notions. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students problem solve real-life situations using concepts of probability. They discuss the terminology and problem solving method used in probability. In small groups they develop solutions for each of the problems. Full Review »
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