Bring the class into the probability by having everyone count buttons on their shirts. Organize the data into the chart provided and chose different possibilities such as "female with one button" or "all young scholars with more than four buttons". Calculate as a class or use as independent work. 

Additional Tags

probability model, chance event, observed frequency, math

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Pros

• Engaging activity
• Adaptable for other probabilities

Cons

• Table could use "total" row to assist calculations
• No examples given to calculate probability

Common Core

7.SP.C.7.a MP4