Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: Social Security Numbers
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson is good practice for students who have already learned about permutations. U.S. Social Security Numbers are explained, and then students find the number of different SSNs which...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Cyberchase: Fixing the Teleporter Part 1
In this Cyberchase video, the Teleporter breaks and the CyberSquad must try to fix it using clues given to them by Ms. Fileshare. This is one in a series of two problem-solving videos. [3:49]
Other
Lake Tahoe Com. College: Fundamental Counting Principle
Explains the fundamental principle of counting, which is the beginning point for any study of counting techniques such as combinations and permutations.
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...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: The Towers Problem
Build as many different looking towers as is possible, each exactly four cubes high using two colors of Unifix Cubes. Convince yourself and others that you have found all possible towers four cubes high and that you have no duplicates.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Factorials
A review of factorials in the areas of combinations, permutations, probability, and the Binomial Theorem is presented. Examples are worked out and explained, complete with graphing calculator steps.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Probability
Using the counting principle, permutations, combinations, probability, and odds, students will solve problems encountered in day to day experiences.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Let Us Count the Ways!
In this activity, students evaluate expressions using permutations and combinations of data elements on the calculator. They solve problems using these counting principles.
PBS
Pbs Lesson Plan: Chances Are Talking Probability (Pdf) [Pdf]
An introductory lesson in probability for students in grades three to five. The concepts presented in this lesson are interwoven, over time, into a current unit of study. Kids examine closely the "language" of probability as used in...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Counting Casts 2
In this 7-problem quiz/practice, using the numbers given, students must determine how many different ways can you cast this scene.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Start Here! Counting
This lesson focuses on the math needed to solve problems counting. In the first lesson you learned that it was possible to build 1000 possible robots using only a handful of parts. Now suppose the director only asks for a cast of 6...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Transporting to Ms. Fileshare
In this video segment from Cyberchase, the CyberSquad tries to reach Ms. Fileshare by using a 3 x 3 matrix to figure out the various ways they can travel to her.
University of Victoria (Canada)
Amof: Amazing Mathematical Object Factory
The Amazing Mathematical Object Factory allows you to review many combinatorial objects by producing lists of mathematical objects. This game helps make discrete mathematics more accessible. Combinatorial objects are studied in discrete...
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!
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Molecules
When two or more atoms combine they give rise to a molecule. A molecule can be made up of many atoms of the same element. There are 112 elements known to man, so can you imagine the different permutations and combinations of molecules...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Representing the Sample Space
Do you know how many possible outcomes there are in rock, paper, scissors? Let's find out!