Illustrative Mathematics
Waiting Times
Probability prevails in this assignment as youngsters determine the probability of finding a blue pen in a cereal box when they can come in blue, green, yellow, or red. Learners set up a simulation to determine the outcome of compound...
Illustrative Mathematics
Return to Fred's Fun Factory (with 50 Cents)
The penny arcade gets the statistics treatment in this fun probability investigation. A non-standard game of chance is described and then the class is set loose to find missing probabilities, determine common outcomes, and evaluate...
Curated OER
Rolling Twice
Rolling dice is the best way to show your learners how probability comes in to play. Although this instructional activity does not specify an activity, your mathematicians can try this probability with real dice to calculate their...
Curated OER
Sitting across from Each Other
What is the probability that two randomly seated people will be across from each other at a square table? Check learners' understanding of theoretical probability and compound events with this short assessment. A great opportunity to...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12 Probability of Compound Events: Overview
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Watch a short video to review probability of compound events.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: To Replace or Not to Replace? That Is the Question
In this activity, students explore situations that involve compound events with and without replacement. They use different ways to conceptualize theoretical probability.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Gambler's Fallacy: Lucky Streaks and Slumps
In this activity, students determine the probability of independent and compound events. They design simulations and collect data to explore streaking behavior.
Ministry of Education and Universities of the Region of Murcia (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion Y Ciencia: El Azar Y La Probabilidad.
In Spanish. This is an interactive activity which introduces the basic concepts of probability theory. This unit ends with a first look at the probability of compound events.
Hopelink
Hopelink: Teaching Percentages
Students can brush up on percentage skills with this lesson and calculate percentages using the "Percent Tricks method." For students to successfully use this method, they must have the ability to multiply and divide whole numbers.