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The Counting Principle, Sample Spaces, and Probability
In this statistics and probability worksheet, students solve problems in which they use the counting principle and/or tree diagrams to determine the number of outcomes of an event or the probability of event occurring. The three...
Virginia Department of Education
The Real Meal Deal
Burgers and salads and sodas, oh my! Scholars use a menu to investigate the Fundamental Counting Principle. They create tree diagrams to illustrate the number of possible choices for each given scenario.
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Counting Principle
In this counting principle worksheet, students find the possibility of an event while using the counting principle. They read about this tool to find the total number of combinations.
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Counting Principle
In this counting principle instructional activity, students solve 10 problems by applying the counting principle to each one. First, they determine the number of possible outcomes in a coin toss. Then, students the number of different...
EngageNY
Calculating Probabilities of Compound Events
Use tree diagrams with multiple branches to calculate the probabilities of compound events. Pupils use tree diagrams to find the sample space for probability problems and use them to determine the probability of compound events in the...
Math12
Basics of Probability
Give your middle schoolers a fighting chance at understanding probability. Offering numerous examples that clearly demonstrate basic probability concepts, this resource helps young mathematicians learn how to visualize the...
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Counting Principle
In this probability and statistics instructional activity, students work with a family member to determine the number of outcomes in a given situation. The two page instructional activity contains four...
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Data Analysis, Probability, and Discrete Math
Choose to supplement your probability unit with this resource and you won't be disappointed with the outcome. Teach young mathematicians to organize information using tree diagrams and lists in order to determine the possible outcomes of...
Balanced Assessment
MasterMind
Knowledge of statistics and probability can increase your advantage when playing games. The activity asks learners to analyze the game of MasterMind to determine the number of possible codes. They also examine different variations of the...
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Probability and Statistics Pre-Test
In this statistics and probability interactive activity, students answer ten multiple choice questions by applying the principles of probability.
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Probability and Statistics: Post Test
In this probability and statistics worksheet, students complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions, clicking on an answer link to view correct answers.
Virginia Department of Education
What Are the Chances?
Take a chance on an informative resource. Scholars conduct probability experiments involving coins and number cubes to generate data. Compiling class data helps connect experimental probability to theoretical probability.
American Statistical Association
How Tall and How Many?
Is there a relationship between height and the number of siblings? Classmates collect data on their heights and numbers of brothers and sisters. They apply statistical methods to determine if such a relationship exists.
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Activity: Gummy Bear Genetics
Who's your Daddy ... and Mommy for that matter? Given a first-generation group of gummy bear offspring, young scientists must determine which bears are their parents. An activity worksheet covers the differences in genotypes and...
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Atomic Theory
In this atomic theory learning exercise, learners use Planck's constant, Rydberg constant, and Avogadro's number to complete 20 multiple choice questions.