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The Birthday Problem

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Students make and analyze predictions and attempt to solve the birthday problem. They use the solutions they find to answer related questions.

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probability

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independent events, probability, the birthday problem, math
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Resource Details

Grade
8th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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