From z-scores to probability. Learners put together the concepts from the previous lessons to determine the probability of a given range of outcomes. They make predictions and interpret them in the context of the problem.

Concepts

normal distribution, mean, standard deviation, area under a curve, making predictions, probability

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have learners create graphs and shade the area of interest

Classroom Considerations

• The second lesson in a two-part lesson within the series
• Pupils need a graphing calculator to complete the lesson

Pros

• Lesson notes provide instructions for making statistic calculations using a TI-84 calculator
• Includes an opening and closing activity complete with a worked-out solution guide

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSS-ID.A.4 MP4 MP5