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West Contra Costa Unified School District

Introduction to Conditional Probability

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Here is a turnkey lesson that walks young statisticians through the development and uses of conditional probability. From dice games to surveys, Venn diagrams to frequency tables, the class learns how a given can effect the overall...
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Data Displays with Excel

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners collect and analyze data. In this statistics lesson, students display their data using excel. They plot the data on a coordinate plane and draw conclusion from their data.
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How Do You Get to School?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Looking for a short assessment on probability? Learners use a two-way table to calculate a probability and a conditional probability. Multiple choice answers could be eliminated to create a short-answer activity for your class. There are...
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Lucky Envelopes - Intro to Independence (has both reviews)

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
What are the chances you will pick a lucky envelope that contains money? Learners calculate conditional probabilities and are introduced to independent events. Use this worksheet for skills practice or get out actual envelopes and cash...
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Probability: Playing with Fire

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils use probability to determine how likely it is for each tree in a small forest to catch on fire.
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What is a P-value?

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students test the hypotheses using p values. In this statistics lesson, students define and examine conditional probability. They test each statement for a true statement or a false statement, based on the sample size.
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Unexpected Answers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore and complete a variety of activities demonstration probability. They make observations about the results of the activities. Students complete and discuss conditional probability. Also, middle schoolers draw...
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What are the Odds

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students predict the-outcome of an event. For this algebra lesson, students compare and contrast the probability of an event occurring. They calculate the odds of a simple event and make estimation.
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Lesson 56

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders practice Least Common Multiple in fractions. In this fraction activity, 6th graders look at two different fractions and find a common denominator. They sing a song to memorize mean, median, and mode. 
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Fractions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore fractions. They use Skittles and M&M's to practice adding and subtracting fractions. Students review the numerator and the denominator of fractions. They count the number of each color of Skittles and M&M's...