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Counting Problems
Solving these percent problems is a matter of counting. Pupils find percents by counting the number of events that meet the criteria and the total number of possibilities. Participants create the ratio and convert it to a percent to...
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Counting Handout 2
In this counting method, students solve simple and compound probability problems. They determine the number of permutations and combinations that can be made under given circumstances. This two-page worksheet contains 23...
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Probability
Young scholars explore the concept of probability. In this probability lesson, students perform various probability experiments involving dice, coins, and drawing colored balls from a bag. Young scholars use knowledge of permutations and...
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The Four Student Problem
In this four student problem worksheet, students determine the number of combinations to satisfy a given situation. This one-page worksheet contains 1 multi-step problem. The answer is provided at the bottom of the page.
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Lotto
You can't win if you don't play! Find out how to increase your chances of winning the lottery. Scholars analyze a state lottery system for the probability of winning. They also consider different combinations of numbers and how they...
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Calculating and Applying Basic Probability
Eighth graders investigate the basic concepts of probability. In this probability lesson, 8th graders learn the associated probability. They work with spinners, colored cubes in a bag, flip coins, and choose colored candies while they...
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Group Wall Drawing
Students create a group wall drawing that demonstrate the contributions that each part makes to the whole.
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Shell Sort; Serving up Seafood
Students complete various small group activities to classify items and determine the types of combinations that can be made with these items. In the second lesson, students create menus for a restaurant to help them gain money sense and...
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Who Does the Lottery Benefit?
Students investigate the pros and cons of the lottery. In this algebra lesson, students use the formulas for permutation and combination to test their arguments about the lottery. They collect data about their argument and plot it on a...
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Math Club #4: Combinatorics
In this combinatorics instructional activity, 8th graders work in a group to solve 5 problems finding the total number of combinations in a situation.
Balanced Assessment
Red Dots, Blue Dots
Count the connections between dots. Young mathematicians come up with a method to determine the number of connections between pairs of dots. The assessment leads the class to determine the connections they can make when groups are...
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Counting Techniques
In this counting worksheet, students solve fifteen counting exercises using the appropriate counting technique. Solutions are provided on the last page.
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Seeing Is Believing
Students investigate the concepts of probability. They use data to find the central tendency, median, and mode. Students design and play a game in order to practice the concepts. They also complete a table with data that is analyzed.
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Mr. P's Party Problem
In this party problem worksheet, students determine the number of handshakes that may be exchanged at a party. This one-page worksheet contains 1 combination problem. The answer is provided at the bottom of the page.
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I Am Golden
Students become familiar with patterns, the Fibonacci Sequence, and the Golden Ratio. They see how many places these occur. They have practical applications for using the calculator and making charts to extend patterns.
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Computer Passwords
Students determine an appropriate numerical representation of a problem situation, including roots and powers. They determine an appropriate number of digits to represent an outcome. Pupils are asked to determine how many years it...
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Korean Table Manners
Students eat a Korean meal with proper table manners. They compare American table manners to Korean with at least 3 similarities and 3 differences. They write a brief essay and describe, list and demonstrate the proper Korean...
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Improbability of Evolution
Students disprove evolution. In this science lesson, students disprove evolution by attempting to prove that creation is the way it all began. They use the improbability that evolution could exist and expose its fallacies, frauds and...
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Counting Principle
For this probability and statistics worksheet, students work with a family member to determine the number of outcomes in a given situation. The two page worksheet contains four questions. Answers are included.
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Enumeration
In this calculus lesson, young scholars review counting using the principles of Enumeration. They use random selections to count and convert word problems and count. There are 21 problems with an answer key.
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The Probability Project
Students work together to complete a project on probability. In groups, they solve probability equations based on the formula and scenerio given to them in a PowerPoint presentation. To end the lesson, they take a quiz on each problem...
Math Planet
Math Planet: Combinations and Permutations
Gain an understanding of combinations and permutations by viewing an example and a video lesson. [1:15]
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Combinations and Permutations
Combinations and permutations are explained clearly, with lots of examples. Includes practice questions.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Combinations and Permutations Calculator
By entering terms for how you want to combine items, you can use this calculator to determine all the different combinations and permutations you can have. For more advanced users, various rules are explained and how to use them.