Lesson Plan
University of Arizona

Skittles & M&Ms Probability Experiment

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners are introduced to the scientific method by hypothesizing, counting, analyzing and concluding which company packs candy more reliably - Skittles or M&Ms.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Probability of an event Occurring

For Teachers 11th
In this probability worksheet, 11th graders calculate what the probability of the color of shirt someone is wearing is. There is a solution key with this problem.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Counting

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In this counting worksheet, students practice counting from zero to ten. They trace the written version of each number four times and then practice writing it on their own on the line provided.
Worksheet
Curated OER

The Kate and Jackson Problem

For Students 11th
In this probability worksheet, 11th graders are given a set of letters and asked to spell KATE and JACKSON using a special pattern that's in the shape of a rhombus. There is an answer key with this problem.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mean Meadian and Mode

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students apply central tendencies to given data. In this statistics lesson, students calculate the mean, median, and mode as it relates to their data. They collect data and graph it while identifying the way the numbers are ordered.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Analyze and Interpret Statistical Information

For Students 9th
In this probability and statistics instructional activity, 9th graders analyze and interpret histograms as they identify trends in the data.  The two page instructional activity contains four problems.  Answers are provided. 
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Curated OER

Probability

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students solve probability problems. In this fraction and probability lesson, students review how to simplify fractions and learn how to express probability as a fraction.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Unexpected Answers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of fairness. In this fairness lesson, students play four probability games. Students determine who has the best chance of winning each of the four games. Students discuss which games gave an unfair advantage.
Assessment
EngageNY

Mid-Module Assessment Task: Grade 7 Mathematics Module 5

For Students 7th Standards
Determine the probability that the class knows probability. The three-question assessment presents problems with finding the sample space and the probability, theoretical and experimental, of a variety of situations. Pupils also describe...
Interactive
Scholastic

Study Jams! Combinations

For Students 5th - 9th Standards
With so many combinations, this colorful video allows your learners to mathematically figure out how many options they have when purchasing t-shirts. One instructional activity teaches how to find out the combinations, and the second...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Do You Feel Lucky?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore probability by using games based on probable outcomes of events. They name all of the possible outcomes of an event and express the likelihood of such an event occurring.
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Accuracy of Carbon 14 Dating II

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The scientific issue of carbon-14 dating and exponential decay gets a statistics-based treatment in this problem. The class starts with a basic investigation of carbon content, but then branches out to questions of accuracy and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Probability and Statistics

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students reason mathematically as they solve problems dealing with probability of an even occurring. In this probability activity, students differentiate between different rankings of candidates running for leadership. They identify...
Worksheet
Math Worksheets Land

Probability of Chance Events - Independent Practice Worksheet

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
What are the chances of pulling out a green from a box of pencils? Now you can find out after sharpening your probability skill set with this resource. Practice different types of experimental probability and use the additional...
PPT
Curated OER

Jeopardy - Statistics

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Jeopardy! " I would like Statistics Terms for 5 points Alex". Review, refresh, reinforce statistics terms and formulas for that upcoming quiz. Get your whole class involved by having them use individual whiteboards.
Worksheet
Math Stars

Math Stars: a Problem-Solving Newsletter Grade 7

For Students 6th - 9th Standards
Put on your thinking caps because middle school math has never been more interesting in this huge resource full of thought provoking questions. Written as a newsletter, the resource has 10 two-page newsletters with a variety of...
Worksheet
Math Stars

Math Stars: a Problem-Solving Newsletter Grade 8

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
You've just hit the jackpot of integrating math problems and riddles with this jumbo-sized resource! Written as a newsletter, scroll through 35 pages of puzzles and quality problems to engage and encourage your learners to inquire...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Counting Techniques

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this counting learning exercise, students solve fifteen counting exercises using the appropriate counting technique.  Solutions are provided on the last page.
Lesson Plan
Shodor Education Foundation

From Probability to Combinatorics and Number Theory

For Teachers 7th - 10th Standards
What middle schooler does not enjoy an occasional online game? In this lesson play, you will find embedded links to an online probability game, and informative pages about how division is used in probability, the concept of tree models,...
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Heads or Tails

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Heads! A great way to practice probability is to flip a coin in class. The provided data allows your mathematicians to predict the probability of heads in ten coin flips. Bring coins to class and allow your own trial of heads or tails....
Worksheet
Curated OER

Chances Are...

For Students 4th - 5th
In this math worksheet, students perform 2 math investigations pertaining to probability--flipping pennies and rolling dice. Students record on the worksheet the results of each attempt, then graph the results. Note: The directions...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Investigation--What Are My Chances?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders investigate theoretical and experimental probability by conducting a series of experiments with multiple trials, comparing results, combining results and making conclusions. They express probabilities as fractions,...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Clean up the Money!

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this money instructional activity, students fill up a grid with coins and then roll dice to get ordered pairs and take the money of the ordered pair that they roll. Students then add up their money in the end and see who wins.
Assessment
EngageNY

End-of-Module Assessment Task - Precalculus (Module 5)

For Students 11th - 12th Standards
Give your young scholars a chance to show what they've learned from the module. The last installment of a 21-part series is an end-of-module assessment task. It covers basic and conditional probabilities, expected value, and...