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Data Analysis Using Technology

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Analyze data using technology. Middle schoolers design data investigations, describe data, and draw their own conclusions. Then they select the best type of graph, graph and interpret the data, and look for patterns in trends. They also...
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Risk Taker - Probability Web Quest

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students complete an on line, teacher created, webquest to study the origin of probability, theoretical and simulated probability; computing the probability of two independent events; and mutually exclusive events. They make a Venn...
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Empirical Probability

For Students 8th
In this empirical probability learning exercise, 8th graders solve 10 different problems related to determining the probability of a number. First, they determine the probability of selecting a letter other than a consonant. Then,...
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Probability Problem Worksheets

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online math worksheet, learners practice their word problem solving skills. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties. A terrific teaching tool!
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Empirical Probability

For Students 8th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students identify the probability of something happening. They use empirical probability to solve problems. There are 5 questions with an answer key.
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TAKS Quiz-Probability of Drawing One Item

For Students 4th - 6th
In this TAKS math quiz worksheet, students take an online quiz focused on the probability of drawing one item. Quiz may be graded online by clicking a link.
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Probability - Two Events

For Students 10th - 11th
In this probability learning exercise, students determine the probability of two events occurring.  The three page learning exercise contains thirty problems.  Answers are provided.
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"Probably Pistachio" by Stuart J. Murphy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use manipulatives and examine situations where probability can be used.
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Probability

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders observe a dice, talk about how many sides it has and use that number as the number that would go in the denominator's spot on a fraction. They then discuss what the likelihood is of it landing on 4, and put that number in...
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Find Probability

For Students 4th - 6th
In this finding probability learning exercise, students use a tree diagram and a grid to discover the probabilities and possible answers. Students answer six problems.
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4 Discrete Probability Distributions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read and complete problems on how to solve discrete probability distributions. In this probability distributions lesson plan, students read math problem examples and solve them.
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Problem-Solving Application: Use Probability

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this spinner probability worksheet, students read one story problem about a spinner game and how fair it is. Students answer 4 short answer questions about solving this problem.
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Heads or Tails

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders compare experimental and theoretical probabilities.  In this comparing experimental and theoretical probabilities lesson, 7th graders discuss the theoretical probability of flipping a coin.  Students flip a coin...
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Multiplication Law for Independent Events

For Students 9th
In this multiplication law of independent events worksheet, 9th graders solve 9 various types of problems that include independent events in each. First, they determine the probability in a bag of marbles given the specifics on the...
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The Birthday Problem

For Students 9th - 12th
In this birthday problem worksheet, students solve 1 probability word problem.  Students determine the number of people needed to have a 50% probability that two people will have the same birthday.
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Why Isn't It 50-50

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students comprehend the difference between the outcome of the experiment and the outcome that they expected. They analyze outcome of probability experiment and compare theoretic and empirical results. Pupils discuss the difference in...
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RIP M&M's

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve theoretical probability problems. In this algebra lesson, students apply the concept of probabilities to solving real life scenarios. They collect data and graph it using experimental probability.
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Chances Are-Part 1

For Teachers K - 5th
Young scholars are introduced to the idea of probability by discussing the likelihood of events occurring. Pupils describe events that are certain, impossible, likely, and unlikely to occur. They determine the likelihood of an event...
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Independent and Dependent Events

For Students 7th - 8th
For this math learning exercise, students label events as independent or dependent. They find the probability of a series of events happening.
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What Are My Chances?

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students calculate probability. In this instructional activity on probability, students use given data to calculate to chances of a given event occurring. Many of the calculations in this instructional activity are applicable to daily life.
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The Game of Chance

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use manipulatives to determine the probability of outcomes. In this probability lesson plan, 3rd graders roll dice and use spinners to determine the probability of outcomes. They determine if games are fair/unfair based on...
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The Monty Hall Problem

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars define and differentiate between experimental and theoretical probability. In this statistic lesson, students play the game "Monty Hall" and use probability to come up with the best strategies to play the game.
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Studying for a Test

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students calculate the probability of compound events. They solve the problem using a tree, list of formulas and explain what was done and why it was done. Students develop the following skills in order to determine, describe and apply...
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Another Dartboard

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders solve a word problem that involves predicting probabilities of an event and making deductions from probabilities. They discuss dice and coins and the probability of rolling each number or face of the coin, and in small...

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