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A video presentation shows duck-shaped soap that has a $1, $5, $10, $20, or $50 bill in its center. Learners consider different population distribution of the bills to determine a reasonable price for the duck.
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Instructional Ideas
- Incorporate the lesson as an introduction to expected value
- Create a guided document for collaborative groups to use as they answer each question
Classroom Considerations
- Requires prior knowledge of probability distributions
- This content requires Adobe Flash to view
Pros
- Provides teacher notes to help plan the lesson
- Video serves as a great motivator for the lesson
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- None