Curated OER
Applications of Combinations
Problem solving is the key to this quick video lesson. The tutor describes all the combinations he can have using five different consumable items. This is a good way to show how learners can make lists to solve numeric problems.
Curated OER
How Do You Find a Number of Combinations Using the Fundamental Counting Principle?
What is the Fundamental Counting Principle? Have you ever come across word problems that give you a bunch of options and you are asked to figure out the number of possible combinations? Well, if you know how to use the Fundamental...
Krista King Math
Use Limit Laws to Evaluate Limits of Combination Functions
There are properties of real numbers, properties of exponents, and yes, even properties of limits. By watching the video, viewers learn how to apply properties of limits to determine the limits of combinations of functions. The...
statisticsfun
Introduction to Permutations and Combinations
Upper level math doesn't have to be unapproachable. An instructional video uses virtual manipulatives to demonstrate the meaning of a permutation, a combination, and factorial.
statisticsfun
How to Calculate the Odds of Losing the Lottery V2
Video can be a powerful tool in the learning process. This one makes use of digital tools to help explain the concept of conditional probability applied to a lottery problem.
statisticsfun
How to Calculate the Odds of Winning the Lottery
Feel like a winner with an engaging video that shows the classic problem of calculating the odds of winning the lottery. Making use of digital tools, the author demonstrates ways to solve the problem numerically by using a...
statisticsfun
How to Calculate Permutations and Combinations from 5 Objects 3 at a time
The author of this video makes use of digital tools to show substitution into the permutation and combination formula. The differences between the meaning of permutations and combinations is also discussed.
Virtual Nerd
Virtual Nerd: What Is a Permutation?
Permutations are arrangements of distinct objects where ORDER MATTERS. Watch the following video for and explanation and examples. [4:24]
Virtual Nerd
Virtual Nerd: How Do You Find a Number of Permutations Using Fcp?
The Fundamental Counting Principle can be used to find permutations. This tutorial will walk you through the steps with an example of finding the number of ways to rearrange the letters in the word NUMBER. [4:25]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Probability: Mega Millions Jackpot Probability
Video lesson solving for the probability of winning the mega millions jackpot. [5:29]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Pre Calculus: Binomial Theorem (Part 3)
The last video in a three-part series on the Binomial Theorem from the Khan Academy. This segment illustrates how the Binomial Theorem is directly related to combinatorics using (a + b)^3 as an example. Students can clearly see how a...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Pre Calculus: Combinations
A video that introduces the concept of combinations by building on knowledge of permutations. An arbitrary example is given and a formula for combinations is derived. This video also appears in the Probability strand. [10:11]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Pre Calculus: Binomial Theorem (Part 1)
An instructional video that presents the Binomial Theorem as an application of combinations. The formula for the Binomial Theorem is given and one example is illustrated in step-by-step fashion. This is the first in a series of three...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Permutations and Combinations: Permutations
Video introducing the concept of permutations by looking at examples and the formula.
Read Works
Read Works: Chemistry: Atoms & Molecules
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text explaining the difference between atoms an molecules. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Probability Using Combinatorics: Mega Millions Jackpot Probability
Video lesson solving for the probability of winning the mega millions jackpot.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Probability: Exactly Three Heads in Five Flips
Video showing how to find the probability of exactly three heads in five flips of a coin using combinations. Includes link to additional practice problems. [6:51]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Probability Using Combinatorics: Exactly Three Heads in Five Flips
Video showing the probability of exactly 3 heads in 5 flips using combinations.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Probability: Probability and Combinations (Part 2)
Video lesson finding the probability of making at least three out of five free throws by calculating combinations. [10:36]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Probability and Combinations (Part 2)
Video lesson finding the probability of making at least three out of five free throws by calculating combinations.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Permutations and Combinations: Combinations
A video that introduces the concept of combinations by building on knowledge of permutations.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Probability: Generalizing With Binomial Coefficients (Advanced)
Video lesson deriving the formula for finding the probability of k heads in n flips. Includes the formula for calculating combinations. [11:40]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Generalizing With Binomial Coefficients (Bit Advanced)
Video lesson deriving the formula for finding the probability of k heads in n flips.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Probability Using Combinatorics: Example: Lottery Probability
This video shows the probability of winning a 4-number lottery?