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EngageNY

Discrete Random Variables

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
You don't need to be discreet about using the resource on discrete variables. In the fifth installment of a 21-part module, scholars explore random variables and learn to distinguish between discrete and continuous random variables. They...
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Curated OER

The Candy Color Caper

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners explore the concept of probability. They calculate the probability of an event happening and graph their results. Students determine the probability of winning a sweepstakes. They construct a bar graph to represent all the...
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EngageNY

Games of Chance and Expected Value 1

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
There's a strong chance that class members enjoy learning math through engaging games. Scholars analyze games of chance to determine long-term behavior. They learn to calculate expected value to help with this assessment.
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Curated OER

How Many?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore and design ways to collect data through simulations and random samples. They perform two experiments to determine the answers to various probability problems, and present the data/graphs in the form of a...
Interactive
Shodor Education Foundation

Marbles

For Students 7th - 12th Standards
Grab some marbles from a bag. The applet simulates drawing marbles from a bag. Pupils determine the number of four colors of marbles in a bag and how many marbles to draw. Using information on whether order matters in the draw and if...
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EngageNY

Margin of Error When Estimating a Population Proportion (part 2)

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Error does not mean something went wrong! Learners complete a problem from beginning to end using concepts developed throughout the last five lessons. They begin with a set of data, determine a population proportion, analyze their result...
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Computing Probabilities for the Standard Normal Distribution: The FDA and Food Safety

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
To recall or not to recall, that is the question. Using provided data, pupils calculate the percent of people that may fall ill on average. The scholars determine the standard deviation based upon the mean and the empirical rule,...
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Pennsylvania Department of Education

What is the Chance?

For Teachers 4th - 5th Standards
Fourth and fifth graders make predictions using data. In this analyzing data instructional activity, pupils use experimental data, frequency tables, and line plots to look for patterns in the data in order to determine chance. You will...
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Curated OER

M&M Graphing

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Youngsters sort M & M's by color. They graph the M&M's by color on a graph. This classic lesson is a wonderful way to introduce the concept and technique of graphing to young mathematicians. Pairs of kids can make up their own...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Probability

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Here is a classic activity used to introduce your class to the concept of probability and data collection. They will roll one die 30 times, then record and discuss the results. Great introduction, but too shallow to be considered a...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Election Poll, Variation 3

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Build on probability and incorporate a random number generator to select outcomes for a school election. Your learners will record their results on a dot plot and answer questions regarding whether their candidate has a chance at the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Marble Mania

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore the concept of probability. In this probability lesson, students develop an understanding of probability by pulling marbles out of a bag and recording the data. Students use the recording sheet to discuss the results of...
Worksheet
Math Worksheets Land

Probability of Chance Events - Matching Worksheet

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
When choosing items probability can sometimes play a key role. Your mathematicians will explore this probability and how to calculate the values based on the scenario they have. Use this worksheet along with the additional resources...
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Curated OER

Probability using M & M's

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Using M & M's candies, young statisticians predict the color distribution in a packet of candies and test their predictions against their group and the larger class. A review of converting between fractions, decimals, and percents...
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Texas Instruments

Probability of Repeated Independent Events

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Statisticians analyze different samples to find independent and dependent events. In this probability lesson, pupils predict the outcome and then calculate the real outcome. They create a tree diagram to help predict the probability of...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Comparing Estimated Probabilities to Probabilities Predicted by a Model

For Teachers 7th Standards
Small groups devise a plan to find the bag that contains the larger percentage of blue chips. they then institute their plans and compare results to the actual quantities in the bags. 
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Curated OER

Probability Fun

For Teachers 1st
First graders use probability terminology to describe all possible outcomes of certain events. In this probability lesson, 1st graders use counters to create a pretend "purse" of objects. Students create their own probability...
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Curated OER

Probability Lesson Plan

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Your learners will examine probability through experiments and dice games. Using a computer, your class will perform simple experiments to collect and analyze data to determine the probability of different experimental results. Students...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Probability Activity

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students differentiate between theoretical and experimental probability. In this probability lesson plan, students create a puzzle and calculate the probability of an event occurring. They use problems dealing real life scenarios.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Probability Scale

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students collect data and make predictions. In this probability activity, students perform experiments calculating the chance of an event occurring. They draw conclusion based on their data.
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Google

The Law of Large Numbers and Probability

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Learners investigate why theoretical probability doesn't always match reality. The activity involves using Python 2.7 (or Sage) to set up a Bernoulli Trial. It also involves setting up a spreadsheet to simulate the Birthday Paradox....
Lesson Plan
Actis

Handling Data: Probability, Tree Diagrams

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Clean, but captivating, two online simulations demonstrate probability for middle schoolers. They can choose the number of coins and tosses and watch as the results pile up. They can choose from a variety of spinner types and the number...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Data Analysis and Probability: Graphing Candy with Excel

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Collect and graph data using Microsoft Excel with your math class. They will make predictions about the number of each colored candy in a bag of M&M's, then sort, classify, count, and record the actual data before using Excel to...
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...

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