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Most Likely/Least Likely
Learners consider a practice problem which prompts them to choose the type of marble most likely to be picked out of a group. Then, they answer probability-type questions regarding a spinner, and a tally chart of coins.
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Probability using M & M's
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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Handling Data: Probability, Tree Diagrams
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...
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Introduction to Probability
In this probability worksheet, 11th graders review basic probability concepts such as chance, probability lines, and possible outcomes. There are 6 problems on here.
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Tally Chart: Favorite Names
In this data display learning exercise, students analyze a tally chart of favorite hamster names. Using the information on the chart, students solve 8 word problems.
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Beans and Genes/Genetic Probability
Young scholars use 2 sets of colored beans to represent the genes of an organism. In this genetic probability lesson plan, students use the colored beans to represent the genotypes of offspring which they pull out of a box at random...
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Probability Game
Sixth and seventh graders complete and play a game that includes determining the probability of events. First, they list their names for each person playing. Then, everyone selects a number and roll the dice 100 times. They place a mark...
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If .... Then Probably
Students are introduced to the concepts of probability and chance. Using data given to them, they organize and create a chart to display the information. Using this chart, they calculate the percentage of chance and probability and...
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Find Probability
In this probability worksheet, 4th graders answer 6 word problems using a tally chart that contains the results of rolling a dice that has the names of western states on it. They find the median, write fractions that show data, and order...
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Probability at Play
In this probability worksheet, students read data regarding a ring toss game and respond to 4 short answer questions pertaining to probability.
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Probability
Students investigate probability. In this fourth through sixth grade mathematics instructional activity, students collect, organize and display data in an appropriate chart or graph as they calculate and apply basic probability.
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Probability- Likely or Unlikely
In this probability worksheet, 5th graders complete a chart by writing down 7 events that could happen to them. They label each event as being likely or unlikely to happen to them. They examine 5 events in a second chart, and write down...
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Probability: How Likely Am I to...?
Twelfth graders examine various ways probability is applied to daily situations. They use marbles and blocks to calculate the probabilities of picking certain colors. They also calculate the odds of picking a winning raffle ticket.
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Expected Outcome (Probability)
Students practice and determine expected values of experiments as well as distributions of experiments. They find the area of rectangles and circles and determine elementary probabilities. Probability exercises begin with quarters and...
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Probability With a Random Drawing
Students define probability, and predict, record, and discuss outcomes from a random drawing, then identify most likely and least likely outcomes. They conduct a random drawing, record the data on a data chart, analyze the data, and...
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Probability with Number Cubes
Second graders make sampling predictions, predict outcomes and explore probability through experimentation.
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Fair Play- Probability Worksheet
In this fair play probability instructional activity, 4th graders use the given spinner to determine how many times a student will land on a vowel if they spin 18 times. They toss number cubes 20 times and complete a tally chart that...
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"Lucky Charms": Interpreting Data and Making Predictions
Seventh graders determine if a "lucky charm" will increase their chances of winning a game. Students calculate the experimental probability of each player in a game. They observe and collect data from each activity. Students compare the...
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Mathematical Treasure Hunt
The hunt is on! Young mathematicians follow clues and complete a series of ten math puzzles as they try to crack Dr. Integer's code and find the location of his hidden treasure.
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The Probability of Color
For this home activity worksheet, 3rd graders will focus on probability. Students will complete a chart of colors using a bag of M &Ms.
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Rolling Dice
Rolling dice is a great way for your mathematicians to get a hands-on approach to probabilities. Use the chart to record whether they rolled a six during ten attempts. Calculate results individually (or in small groups) and then record...
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Concept: What's The Chance?
In this concept worksheet, students perform probability experiments. Using collected information, they interpret the data. Students answer questions about probability. This five-page worksheet contains approximately 15 multi-step...
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Quarter, Nickel, Dime....
An engaging game called, "Quarter, Nickel, and Dime" is presented in this math lesson. Players are given an envelope with slips of paper that represent the three coins. In pairs, they play the game 18 times, and the whole class charts...
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What Are My Chances?
Students calculate probability. In this lesson on probability, students use given data to calculate to chances of a given event occurring. Many of the calculations in this lesson are applicable to daily life.