Math Mammoth
Independent and Dependent Events
For this math learning exercise, students label events as independent or dependent. They find the probability of a series of events happening.
Curated OER
Lucky 7s
This helpful lesson explores the probability in tossing a coin and throwing dice. Specifically, it looks at the probability of getting numbers that are significant to the game of craps, assuming that once the math is understood, most...
Curated OER
Probability Lines
For this math worksheet, students make estimates to consider the possibility of each event taking place from impossible to likely.
EngageNY
Chance Experiments with Equally Likely Outcomes
Take a deeper dive into equally likely probabilities. Pupils build upon their understanding of probability by determining sample spaces and outcomes. Individuals work with sample spaces and determine outcomes that are equally likely....
Curated OER
The Two Coin Problem
In this math instructional activity, students look for the answers to the 17 applications of looking at the outcomes of flipping two coins. They also graph the results.
Curated OER
Probability Worksheet
In this probability worksheet, students record the outcomes of throwing a dice 20 times and tossing a coin 20 times. They fill in their data and answer 6 questions pertaining to their probability findings. Students can click on the Check...
Curated OER
How Does Probability Relate to Radon?
Middle schoolers read an article about probability and radon. They practice using a hand held geiger counter to understand the properties of radiation and radioactivity. They identify the harmful and helpful effects of radiation as well.
Oklahoma State University
Hairy Heredity
Young scholars learn that heredity comes down to the flip of a coin with this cross-curricular math and science lesson. Using smiley faces as a model, students toss coins to determine which dominant or recessive traits will be passed on...
Curated OER
EMS Lesson 2: Outrageous Offspring
Young scholars investigate the principles of probability that can be used to predict hereditary traits.
Curated OER
Relative Frequency
For this relative frequency worksheet, students first read the information about how to calculate probability using a formula. Students solve 24 problems. This page is intended for online use but may be completed on paper.
Curated OER
Misconceptions in Mathematics: Misconception 21
In this mathematics misconceptions worksheet, students examine examples of math mistakes pertaining to probability and explore the reasons that the examples are incorrect.
Curated OER
Counting Principle
In this counting principle activity, students solve 10 problems by applying the counting principle to each one. First, they determine the number of possible outcomes in a coin toss. Then, students the number of different cards with the...
Curated OER
"Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday" by Judith Viorst
Students figure out the probability that the penny's sixth toss be heads also. They figure the probability of having six coin tosses in a row all end on the same side.
Curated OER
Who Would Have Figured?
Learners investigate what happens when a coin is tossed a few times versus many times. They analyze, in groups, the data from tossing coins, and the Law of Large Numbers.
Curated OER
Math: Heads or Tails
Seventh graders discover the difference between theoretical and experimental probabilities by designing their own problems and testing them. After conducting their own coin toss trial, they compare their results with an Internet...
Curated OER
Tree Diagrams
In this tree diagram worksheet, students read story problems. From the given information, they draw tree diagrams to determine the total possible number of outcomes. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.
Worksheet Works
Create a Compound Events Worksheet
Create your own compound events assignment! You choose whether you want the numbers displayed as numerals or words, and if you want problems to include dependent or independent events. You can even designate a challenge level between...
Curated OER
Phone Button Boggle
For this phone button boggle worksheet, students identify the number of math words they can find on a phone keypad according to given directions. This one-page worksheet contains one problem. Answers are provided.