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Math12

Basics of Probability

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Give your middle schoolers a fighting chance at understanding probability. Offering numerous examples that clearly demonstrate basic probability concepts, this resource helps young mathematicians learn how to visualize the...
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

The Difference Between Theoretical Probabilities and Estimated Probabilities

For Teachers 7th Standards
Flip a coin to determine whether the probability of heads is one-half. Pupils use simulated data to find the experimental probability of flipping a coin. Participants compare the long run relative frequency with the known theoretical...
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Chance Experiments

For Teachers 7th Standards
Class members are introduced to probability using terms such as impossible, unlikely, likely, and certain. Numbers between zero and one are associated with the descriptions of probability. Pupils find the likelihood of chance experiments...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Fourteen Multi-Part Probability Problems

For Students 6th - 10th
In this probability worksheet, students calculate probability in fourteen multi-part problems. The problems contain questions regarding coin tossing, cards, marbles in a bag, and rolling die.
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Math Worksheets Land

Probability of Chance Events - Independent Practice Worksheet

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
What are the chances of pulling out a green from a box of pencils? Now you can find out after sharpening your probability skill set with this resource. Practice different types of experimental probability and use the additional resources...
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Heads or Tails

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Heads! A great way to practice probability is to flip a coin in class. The provided data allows your mathematicians to predict the probability of heads in ten coin flips. Bring coins to class and allow your own trial of heads or tails....
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Curated OER

Independent Practice 2: Elementary Probability

For Students 7th - 8th
In this probability worksheet, students identify the probability of given events. Problems include topics such as determining the probability of a tossed coin, picking a specified card from a deck of cards, spinning a wheel, and rolling...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Probability Worksheet

For Students 7th - 8th
In this probability worksheet, learners solve and complete 10 different problems that include determining the outcomes of various events. First, they roll a die once to determine the probability of getting a specific number. Then,...
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Curated OER

Introduction to Probability in Seven Exercise Sets and Seventy Problems

For Students 6th - 8th
In this probability worksheet, students use the rules of probability to calculate the likelihood of an event to occur in seven exercise sets and seventy problems. Examples, definitions, and formulas are provided.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Finding Probabilities Using Lists of Outcomes

For Students 6th - 7th
In this probability worksheet, students solve 5 multi-step questions pertaining to making lists of possible outcomes and calculating probability. This page is intended to be an online activity, but can be completed on paper.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Concept: What's The Chance?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
In this concept worksheet, students perform probability experiments.  Using collected information, they interpret the data.  Students answer questions about probability.  This five-page worksheet contains approximately 15 multi-step...
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Interactive
Curated OER

Sixteen Mutually Exclusive Probability Problems

For Students 6th - 10th
In this mutually exclusive probability worksheet, students solve for the probability of sixteen mutually exclusive events.  A short explanation is provided.  Additionally students can find hints and check their solutions by using the...
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Math Mammoth

Independent and Dependent Events

For Students 7th - 8th
In this math learning exercise, students label events as independent or dependent. They find the probability of a series of events happening.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Probability Lines

For Students 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, middle schoolers make estimates to consider the possibility of each event taking place from impossible to likely.
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Chance Experiments with Equally Likely Outcomes

For Teachers 7th Standards
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....
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Curated OER

The Two Coin Problem

For Students 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students look for the answers to the 17 applications of looking at the outcomes of flipping two coins. They also graph the results.
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Curated OER

Probability Worksheet

For Students 5th - 8th
In this probability learning exercise, 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...
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Oklahoma State University

Hairy Heredity

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
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...
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Curated OER

Relative Frequency

For Students 6th - 7th
In 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.
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Organizer
Curated OER

Misconceptions in Mathematics: Misconception 21

For Students 5th - 8th
In this mathematics misconceptions worksheet, students examine examples of math mistakes pertaining to probability and explore the reasons that the examples are incorrect.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Counting Principle

For Students 7th - 8th
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...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Tree Diagrams

For Students 7th - 8th
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.
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Worksheet Works

Create a Compound Events Worksheet

For Students 5th - 7th Standards
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...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Phone Button Boggle

For Students 7th - 9th
In this phone button boggle activity, learners identify the number of math words they can find on a phone keypad according to given directions.  This one-page activity contains one problem.  Answers are provided.