Test probability concepts with an activity that asks pupils to first complete a task investigating false positive in medical testing and then to evaluate sample responses to the same task.

Concepts

probability, conditional probability

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the lesson as an exploratory activity

Classroom Considerations

• Note that the resource can also be used to assess S-MD.7, given the standard's inclusion of medical testing
• Be mindful of any medical issues pupils may have (resource references a "deadly disease")

Pros

• Includes link to interactive applet
• Teacher resource has hint sheet to provide to struggling learners 

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSS-CP.A.3 HSS-CP.A.5 HSS-CP.B.6 MP1 MP2 MP3 MP4 MP5 MP6 MP7 MP8