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Lake Tahoe Com. College: Permutations and Combinations
Gives a basic introduction to combinations and permutations, highlighting the ideas of counting using replacement versus without replacement, and when order is important versus when order is not important.
Math Graphs
Houghton Mifflin: Math Graphs: Combinations of Functions 8 [Pdf]
Students combine two functions to create a new graph. The exercise consists of an enlarged printable version of the graphs available in PDF format.
Math Graphs
Houghton Mifflin: Math Graphs: Combinations of Functions 7 [Pdf]
Students combine two functions to create a new graph. The exercise consists of an enlarged printable version of the graphs available in PDF format.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Combination Locks
If you're good with numbers, then here's a challenge just for you. See if you can figure out how many three number combinations you can make using numbers from 0 to 39. A probability challenge that explores number arrangements. Taken...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Permutations and Combinations
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is an interactive lesson on the probability concept of permutations and combinations. It introduces the concepts by allowing the students to move around objects. At the end of the flipchart...
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Class Flow: Squares and Square Roots
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students complete multi-step computations using order of operations in situations involving combinations of rational numbers including whole number exponents and square roots of square numbers.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Combinations
Find a quick, concise explanation of Combinations. Several examples are given and clearly explained.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Probability and Combinations
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is designed to help students understand probability and combinations. This flipchart includes games and activities to help illustrate the concept.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Fun With Probability
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart focuses on 8th grade Probability. Through the use of interactive dice roller, magic viewer, and manipulation of objects, students can bring Probability to life!
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Class Flow: How Many Combinations?
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will multiply and/or write out the number of combinations that can be created given a certain number of clothing items, food, etc.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: 1 Step 2 Step, Fibonacci
See if you can find the patterns on the staircase. Mr. Fibonacci would be so proud to know you found the solution. You can check your solution right at this nifty one-page website.
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University of Cambridge: Nrich: Cross Country Race
On this one page website sharpen your logic and problem solving skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
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University of Cambridge: Nrich: Mrs. Beeswax
This logic problem involves putting gold coins in plum pudding. A solution is available to check your results.
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University of Cambridge: Nrich: Home Time
Use the clues and logic to solve this car pool problem. The solution provided allows you to check your results.
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University of Cambridge: Nrich: Three Block Tower
At this one page website you have to use your logic. Then you can figure out how many towers can be built using three different colored blocks without repeating any color sequence.
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University of Cambridge: Nrich: Mixed Up Socks
Your reasoning skills will come in handy as you find solutions to these "sock" problems. Solutions are available on this one page website.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Three Way Mix Up
Follow the rules and see if you can solve this problem about 3 different color tile arrangements. As always the solutions is available on this one page website.
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University of Cambridge: Nrich: Seven Pots of Plants
On this one page website sharpen your logic skills while working on this flower pot labels mix up challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
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University of Cambridge: Nrich: Elf Suits
Reasoning will help you figure out the various combinations of elf suits at this one page website. Check your solution against the solution given and see if they agree with you!
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University of Cambridge: Nrich: Clever Santa
Help Santa figure out how many puzzles and books to leave for the children of this family. Once you figure it out you can check the solution.
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University of Cambridge: Nrich: Gift Stacks
Figure out how many gifts are in each stack using the clues that are given. The solution is available at this one page website.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Eggs in Baskets
At this one page website you will not be carrying all your eggs in one basket. Use the clues to figure out how many eggs are in each of the baskets listed. When you have your solution check to see if it is the same as the one available...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Chocs, Mints, Jellies
On this one page website, logic and other problem solving skills will help you find a variety of solutions to this sweet dilemma. The University of Cambridge provides possible solutions to aid you in your decision making.
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University of Cambridge: Nrich: Snails' Trails
Follow the guidelines and figure out the logic needed to bring these two snails together! A solution is available to check your results.