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Estimating Probabilities by Collecting Data Lesson PlanEstimating Probabilities by Collecting Data Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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Grade
7th
Subjects
Math
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Duration
45 mins
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Year
2015
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English, Arabic
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Estimating Probabilities by Collecting Data

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Take a spin to determine experimental probability. Small groups spin a spinner and keep track of the sums of the spins and calculate the resulting probabilities. Pupils use simulated frequencies to practice finding other probabilities to finish the second lesson in a series of 25.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

data collection, probability, experimental probability, probability experiments, probability word problems, spinners

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Before calculating the actual probability, have individuals determine the likelihood of the event occurring

Classroom Considerations

  • Make copies of four-segmented spinners for the class
  • Learners need to know how to convert fractions to percents

Pros

  • Includes sample data to demonstrate how to determine the solutions
  • Highlights the section of the lesson where the mathematical practice is used

Cons

  • None

Common Core

7.SP.C.6 MP2 MP6

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