Fourth graders participate in a lesson that explores probability. They use candy and model cubes to experiment with different outcomes that can be charted if the students can proceed to the objective of the lesson. They discover how...

Fourth graders find and justify probabilities and approximations.  In this repeating experiment, 4th graders complete a worksheet after rolling die and tossing coins to determine outcomes.

In this probability worksheet, 5th graders complete three sets of probability questions that use sets of blue balls, a spinning wheel, and sets of golf balls and blue balls.

Eighth graders use the internet and calculators to explore theoretical and experimental probability. Using a program on the calculator, 8th graders simulate a coin toss and a spinner to figure probability. They also perform classroom...

In this probability worksheet, students answer 2 simple questions related to given pictures.  A website reference is included for additional resources.

In this statistics worksheet, students examine different events after translating the word problems into equations and choose which event is most likely to occur. There are 14 questions with an answer key.

In this independent events probability worksheet, students solve 10 different problems that include determining the probability of certain events described. First, they determine the probability of selecting at random a number divisible...

In this independent and dependent worksheet, students answer probability word problems dealing with a deck of cards. Students complete 5 problems.

Fifth graders investigate the concepts of combinations and permutations using probability. They practice calculations using probability to measure the outcomes. Students demonstrate how to organize and categorize the data.

Fifth graders practice calculating probability using statistics.  In this math statistics lesson, 5th graders discover the meanings of the terms unlikely, likely, eventually, and chance, when asked to answer questions about the...

In this making predictions instructional activity, students use the understand, plan, solve, and look back method to help them solve the questions about probability. Students use the data within the problem to predict and solve.

In this probability worksheet, 4th graders must decide whether each stated occurrence is likely, less likely, sure, or impossible.  Students solve for 6 problems using the space provided to write each answer and/or explain.

In this integrated algebra worksheet, students solve probability problems.  They identify the appropriate sample space for the given experiment.  This two-page worksheet contains 4 multiple-choice problems.  Answers are...

Students participate in a simulation in which the aim is for the tortoise to catch up with the hare or vice versa. Moves are decided by throwing two dice. Adding together the numbers on the two dice tells you which animal moves one...

Students examine mathematicians' notion of fairness in games of chance. They work in pairs to perform three different experiments using macaroni and paper bags. They record their results on charts and compare their data.

Explore how statistics are used in everyday life. Your soon-to-be savvy consumers use the Internet to find consumer-related statistical information and learn to make wise consumer decisions. Includes links to a practice sheet about data...

Let the task burst your mind. Scholars estimate the frequency that both Starbursts in a pack are yellow out of 287 packs. They apply probability concepts to complete the sweet task.

Students will measure each other and record the data in inches. They will use a stem and leaf plot to display data and figure out the average height of the students in a class. The other statistical data will be collected like the mode...

In this math worksheet, students investigate the probability of different scenarios. Students read 24 brief situations on the cards and rate them with one of the 24 words such as: no chance, poor chance, likely, certainly, possibly.

Sorting your t-shirts is easy with Venn diagrams. Individuals use a drag and drop interactive to classify shapes on t-shirts into Venn diagrams. A set of challenge questions tests whether the classification is correct.

Help kids understand problem-solving strategies by focusing on academic language in a reading comprehension activity. After reading paragraphs about the words solve and evaluate, learners answer five reading comprehension...

Students comprehend the difference between the outcome of the experiment and the outcome that they expected. They analyze outcome of probability experiment and compare theoretic and empirical results. Pupils discuss the difference in...

Have scholars show what they know with a 20-page assessment aligned to the California State Standards. The test covers concepts such as large and whole numbers, all four mathematical operations, fractions, decimals, geometric figures,...

In this finding the probability activity, students use two coins to discover the probability of showing heads or tails. Students solve five problems.