Sixth graders will be able to see the relationship between theoretical probability and experimental probability by computing both at the same time.

The Shodor Education Foundation provides this lesson plan to introduce students to the concepts of probability. Students learn about the definition of, outcomes in, and calculations of experimental probability. Students use an...

This activity introduces students to experimental and theoretical probability using spinners and trials with pennies. Students also research careers that involve probability, and create a video presentation. It provides an assessment and...

Apply division to determine the probability of outcomes with a racing game.

This instructional activity introduces the student to the concept of probability. Middle schoolers will explore the meaning of theoretical and experimental probability by viewing interactive websites. A lab activity will be performed...

This lesson plan sets the ground work for an introduction to and then exploring the concepts that are the foundation for probability. Lots of resources are available for teachers and young scholars at this website.

The purpose of this lesson is to begin the process of helping learners to learn the basic principles of probability. The students will also collect data, interpret data, and determine the fairness of the game rock, paper, scissors.This...

Compare theoretical and experimental probabilities, using dice, cards, spinners, or coin tosses. Three different probabilities can be compared at once.

A simple coin-toss simulation through which students explore experimental probability. Accompanied by links to related activities, discussions, worksheets, and materials for instructors.

Games are designed to help students understand and apply concepts of probability. determine fairness.

This is a great math game for students to gain an understanding of experimental probability.

Use a bag of M&Ms to learn about probability. Includes graphs and percentages, and the steps needed for the students to duplicate the numbers.

What is the probability that a penny will land on heads when flipped? Test this on Ben Franklin's birthday and find out!

This lesson is adapted from a Connected Mathematics Unit, How Likely is It? This investigation introduces biology as a source of applications for probability. In this lesson, Curling your Tongue, middle schoolers determine how many...

Choose one of N doors to experimentally determine the odds of winning the grand prize behind one of the doors, as in the TV program "Let's Make a Deal."

A set of exercises where students must analyze statistcal data and methodology and answer questions about distributions, sampling, results, accuracy, frequency, experimental design, and ethical practices.

A cereal company is offering six different prizes in their boxes. How many boxes would you expect to have to purchase in order to collect all six prizes? Known as the Cereal Box Problem, this question is explored here. A solution is...