Investigate expected value as a long-run average. The eighth installment of a 21-part module has scholars rolling pairs of dice to determine the average sum. They find aggregate data by working in groups and interpret expected value as the long-run average of a random variable.

Concepts

expected value, probability, variables

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have the class work in mixed-ability groups

Classroom Considerations

• Builds on the previous lesson, so learners need to be able to calculate expected value
• Activity requires a pair of dice for each pupil or group of pupils

Pros

• Worksheets have tables for individuals to record data
• Includes answer key with solutions for all parts of the lesson

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSS-MD.A.2 MP3