Students are introduced to the normal distribution and examine the bell curve controversy.

Use Glencoe's randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of theoretical probability. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of the page click the "Check It"...

Use Glencoe's Math Course 2 randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of Theoretical and Experimental Probability. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of...

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...

Get independent practice working with theoretical probability. Each incorrect response gets a text box explanation and another try. Correct responses are confirmed.

Article reviews some probability basics then investigates how these calculations can be applied to genetics problems involving relatively large numbers of genes. Explores how the sum rule and the product rule can be used to solve these...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A detailed explanation of how to use tree diagrams and tables to find the probability of compound events. Also looks at dependent events. Includes example problems...

Twenty-three problems cover a variety of probability topics. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View Solution" button to check each step of...

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 students at this website.

Provides an introduction to probability. Includes examples, two videos, and links to additional resources, e.g., exercises to try. There are also problems and discussions of them in the Comments section.

Given a problem situation, students will use experimental data or theoretical probability to make predictions and determine solutions to situations involving independent events.

Short website offers a look into the theoretical probability of tossing dice. Several questions related to the throwing of dice are included.

The mathematics tutorial investigates theoretical and empirical probabilities. The lesson consists of class notes, examples, and practice problems with solutions. The teacher resource includes activities that explore empirical and...

Practice making predictions with probability with these problems.

Try these simple probability multiple-choice practice problems.

This lesson plan deals with conditional probability and the probability of simultaneous events. Problems included in this lesson tend to have solutions that are counterintuitive. This presents an opportunity to investigate more deeply...

Find definitions of several terms associated with probability, such as experiment, sample space, event, and empirical probability, and view example problems and step-by-step solutions. Complete practice exercises and check your answers...

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...

Practice problems with probability models.

This probability problem encourages the learner not only to arrive at a solution, but also to defend it.