Worksheet
Curated OER

Poisson Distribution

For Students 9th - 12th
In this Poisson distribution worksheet, students solve 4 short answer questions.  Students determine the probability of a bank receiving a bad check.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Poisson Distribution Worksheet

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this Poisson Distribution worksheet, students compute the discrete probability for the occurrence of events under the given situation or interval. This four-page worksheet contains approximately 20 problems. This worksheet may be...
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: Is It Really Rare?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson introduces students to the Poisson Distribution to determine the probability of events happening a certain number of times in a given time period. The lesson is framed in the...
Handout
Other

Stat Soft: Statistics Glossary

For Students 9th - 10th
Dozens of statistical terms are defined and illustrated in this glossary.
Activity
Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Poisson Distribution

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Enter the world of Poisson Distributions. A brief background is given on the properties and applications of the concept. Examples are presented for calculating probabilities, mean and variance for situations that fit the conditions of...
Lesson Plan
Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Probability and Statistics

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Mini lessons are provided for learning concepts in the world of probability and statistics. Topics include counting and probability, permutations, combinations, independent and dependent events, and distributions. Links to online...