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Independent Events
For 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...
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Algebra/Geometry Institute 2007
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...
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Racing Game with One Die
Pupils roll a die to figure out which car advances on a race track. They determine the rules for each car moving forward and, given the statistics of the winner, compare if it matches their predictions.
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Rolling Dice
Fourth graders investigate the mathematical concept of probability. They determine the given mean of a data set found when rolling dice. The results of the experiment are displayed using a bar graph. The teacher does an example before...
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Pair of Dice Activity
In this pair of dice worksheet, students begin with the premise that a pair of dice is rolled, then answer 5 probability questions. Answers are included on page 2.
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Sixteen Mutually Exclusive Probability Problems
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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Probability
Fifth graders are introduced to the concept of probability. Using dice, they identify which rolls have the greatest chance of occuring after completing an experiement in which they roll the dice and graph the results. They explain...
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What are the Chances: A Game of Chance!
Sixth graders experiment with dice, playing cards, pennies and computer-generated simulations to calculate probability. They use compiled data to make predictions.
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Quiz: Single and Compound Events
In this single and compound event activity, students read given statements and determine the probability of each event. Statements include data dealing with cards in a deck, coins and dice. Students solve both simple and compound...
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Chances Are...
Students examine the probability of an event. In this probability lesson, students determine whether it is likely that an event will occur in coin flipping activities. They work with two and four coins, and one die in three different...
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Unit 10 Section 2: Finding Outcomes With Two Experiments
In this experiment instructional activity, 5th graders study 5 examples and their outcomes. Students then respond to 8 questions, completing the responses to outcomes and probability.
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Let's Take a Chance!
Students investigate probability and the chance of an even happening. In this algebra lesson, students incorporate their knowledge of probability to solve problems and relate it to the real world. They learn to make decisions based on data.
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Data and Probability- What's the Chance?
High schoolers investigate probability through a game. In this data lesson, students use dice and predictions to explore how probability works.
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Tree Diagrams and Probability
Aspiring statisticians create tree diagrams and figure probabilities of events based on those diagrams. They practice adding and multiplying fractions and explain complementary probabilities. Students use computers activities to make...
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Multiplication Law for Independent Events
In this multiplication law of independent events worksheet, 9th graders solve 9 various types of problems that include independent events in each. First, they determine the probability in a bag of marbles given the specifics on the...
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The Polar Bear Game
In this statistics learning exercise, students answer questions about the probability of an even occurring using dices. They keep tract of their data using a table and analyze the data to make predictions. There are 12 questions with no...
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The Game of Chance
Third graders use manipulatives to determine the probability of outcomes. In this probability lesson, 3rd graders roll dice and use spinners to determine the probability of outcomes. They determine if games are fair/unfair based on their...
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Probability Two Dice
For this probability worksheet, students solve and complete 2 different problems related to rolling two dice. First, they select one number from 2 to 12. Then, students roll the dice over and over again until one person's number comes...
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Linear Equations
Eighth and ninth graders solve and graph 42 different problems that include writing various equations and graphing them on a grid. First, they create a table for each equation and graph it on a grid locating the x-and y-intercepts. Then,...
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Is the Probability Probable?
Third graders compare experimental results with mathematical expectations of probabilities. They utilize a worksheet imbedded in this plan to gain practice with the concept of probability.
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Exploring Probability
Fourth graders play a dice game as a group and record the number rolled. They report their findings and discuss terminology and ways of writing what the odds are of getting certain numbers.
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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...
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Expected Value of a Discrete Random Variable
Discover how to calculate the expected value of a random variable. In the seventh installment of a 21-part module, young mathematicians develop the formula for expected value. They connect this concept the dot product of vectors.