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Willow Tree

Simple Probability

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
The probability of learning from this lesson is high! Learners calculate probabilities as numbers and as decimals. They see how to use a complement to find a probability and even try a simple geometric probability problem.
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Project Maths

Probability and Relative Frequency

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
It's all relatively simple once you get the gist. Young mathematicians learn about sample spaces and simple probability by conducting an activity with dice. To complete the second of six parts in the Statistics and Probability unit, they...
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Curated OER

Area of Circles and Probability

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students investigate the area of squares and circles. For this geometry lesson, students calculate the area and probability of simple events. They work on a laptop using Safari.
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Curated OER

Conditional Probability and Probability of Simultaneous Events

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Your statisticians examine the characteristics of conditional probability and the probability of simultaneous independent events. They perform computer activities to find probabilities for simple compound events. They examine the...
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Curated OER

Concept: Dependent Events

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Middle and high schoolers determine the probability of dependent events. Students compute both compound and simple probability. This four-page worksheet contains six multi-step problems.
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Virginia Department of Education

Organizing Topic: Probability

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
The probability is high learning will occur! A well-designed unit introduces learners to the concepts of independent, dependent, and mutually exclusive events. Using Venn diagrams, the lessons ask learners to analyze many different...
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Curated OER

The Random Walk

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Deep mathematical thinking is found with just a coin and a number line. Combining computing some probabilities in a discrete situation, and the interpretation of a function, this simple task gives learners a lot to think about on their...
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Curated OER

Probability and Geometry

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students explore the ways Geometry can help solve probability problems. Students describe platonic solids and practice calculating probability using an online resource. They construct dice with various numbers of sides to demonstrate...
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Curated OER

Picking Chips: Experimental Probability

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students apply the concepts of an event occurring to playing a game. In this probability lesson,students differentiate between experimental and theoretical probability.
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Curated OER

Real-World Probability

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explore the concept of probability.  In this probability lesson, students create a video, poster, or podcast explaining what experiments, sample space, events, and outcomes are in relation to probability.  Students create a...
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Curated OER

Ideas That Lead to Probability

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore and define the concept of probability. They utilize a random number generator to determine the fairness of a game. Internet and printable versions fo the activities are included.
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Shodor Education Foundation

Playing with Probability

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Review basic probability concepts with your class using different-colored marbles in a bag. Then pair up learners and have them play a cool online interactive game in which they race miniature cars using the roll of a die or two. The...
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EngageNY

Chance Experiments, Sample Spaces, and Events

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Want a leg up on the competition? Show classes how to use mathematics to their advantage when playing games. Learners calculate probabilities to determine a reasonable scoring strategy for a game. 
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Curated OER

The Random Walk II

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Deep mathematical thinking is found with just a coin and a number line. Combining computing some probabilities in a discrete situation, and the interpretation of a function, this simple task gives learners a lot to think about on their...
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Curated OER

RIP M&M's

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve theoretical probability problems. For this algebra lesson, students apply the concept of probabilities to solving real life scenarios. They collect data and graph it using experimental probability.
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Curated OER

Sorting Polygons

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders identify and classify polygons according to various attributes. In this sorting polygons lesson, 10th graders describe, classify and comprehend relationships among types of two-dimensional objects using their defining...
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EngageNY

Events and Venn Diagrams

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Time for statistics and learning to overlap! Learners examine Venn Diagrams as a means to organize data. They then use the diagrams to calculate simple and compound probabilities.
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Curated OER

Designing Samples/Simple Random Samples

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students consider the advantages and disadvantages of various sampling techniques. They define a simple random sample and identify possible sources of bias in other types of samples. Answer Key included.
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Curated OER

Probability and Expected Value

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students collect data and analyze it. In this statistics lesson, students make predictions using different outcomes of trials.
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NASA

Heavy Lifting

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Astronauts need a way to lift heavy objects. Pupils design and build a crane out of cardboard and determine ways to improve their cranes based upon the outcomes of testing. 
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Curated OER

Data and Scientific Graphs

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Learners conduct experiments and graph their data. In this statistics instructional activity, students collect data and graph it on a coordinate plane. They analyze the data looking for patterns and they discuss their findings with the...
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EngageNY

Using Expected Values to Compare Strategies

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Discover how mathematics can be useful in comparing strategies. Scholars develop probability distributions for situations and calculate expected value. They use their results to identify the best strategy for the situation.
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Curated OER

Stochastic and Deterministic Modeling

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed Standards
Explore the difference between stochastic and deterministic modeling through programming. First have the class write algorithms for relatively simple tasks using pseudocode. Use the Python 2.7 program app to simulate Mendel's Pea Pod...
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Teach Engineering

Energy Efficiency

For Teachers 6th - 10th Standards
Using the resource is probably the most efficient way to learn about efficiency. The 18th installment of a 25-part Energy Systems and Solutions unit has pupils investigate energy efficiency through discussions and associated activities....

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