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Dominoes

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders solve a dominoes word problem, calculating all the possible outcomes for a sequence of events. They discuss the problem, apply counting strategies, create a tree diagram, and write an explanation of how they solved the...
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Take A Chance Or Two

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
A two-part lesson immerses young statisticians in the concept of probability. On the first day, will conduct experiments with a two-colored coin and learn how to write probabilities as fractions, ratios, and percentages. In the second...
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Unexpected Answers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students consider probability problems with unexpected and surprising answers.
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Roll On Down!

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Young scholars create number sentences by rolling two dice. Each student rolls the dice and writes down the numbers in number sentence format. Then they add the problem by using the strategies of counting on and doubles.
Worksheet
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Double Sixes

For Students 8th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students are given the challenge of determining how many times they would have to throw the dice to 'up' their chances of throwing double sixes. The problem is solved and fully worked however, it would be a...
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Radon Alert: Understanding Odds

For Teachers 5th
In this radon alert:  understanding odds worksheet, 5th graders predict results of rolling dice and record data in a chart, then compare odds of events and occupations, then compare that with radon exposure.
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Mirror Writing

For Students 4th - 6th
For this mirror writing worksheet, students follow the directions to decide which alphabet letters are symmetrical. Students use a mirror and a white light as they work in partners to trace simple shapes.
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Niels Bohr

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive history instructional activity, students respond to 9 short answer and essay questions about the achievements of Niels Bohr. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive instructional activity.
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What's Ponytail's Big News?

For Teachers K - 1st
Students discuss reasons to not smoke. In this anti-smoking lesson, students listen to a story where the character Ponytail the pony doesn't smoke and is thus able to engage in physical activities. They create Ponytail's pinwheel with a...
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Rules of Sign Change

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students manipulate negative and positive numbers. In this integers lesson, students move through three activities exploring negative and positive whole numbers. A number line, cardboard function representation, and solving expressions...
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Thanksgiving: Traditions

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students investigate the traditions and history around Thanksgiving. They divide into groups and research specific aspects of the holiday. Students then share their findings with the rest of the class. They also complete crafts,...
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Manipulatives Make Abstract Math Concepts Concrete

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Using math lessons that include manipulatives can help cement learning.
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Counting Principle

For Students 7th - 8th
In this counting principle worksheet, 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...
Worksheet
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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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The Fair Factor

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students participate in playing many games to determine if they are fair or not. They create their own game that is fair to play with their classmates.
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Making Learning a Game

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
A game lesson can be a way to explore a variety of concepts with your students.
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Number Sense

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders participate in a lesson that is concerned with reviewing basic math concepts using the four operations. The activity is composed of a math game that is played by them.
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Phone Button Boggle

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

Shodor Interactivate: Dice Table

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
A dice-table activity introduces students to probability and to converting probability to a simple fraction, a decimal, and a percentage.
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Mathigon

Mathigon: Probability and Discrete Math: Predicting the Future

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson focuses on probability theory for predicting the outcome of flipping a coin, and then flipping it multiple times.
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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Probability

For Students 4th
Explains what probability and outcomes are. Presents a formula for calculating probability for a simple dice or marble experiment. Introduces the concept of a probability line and discusses vocabulary used to talk about probability....
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Probability: Measurement of Probability Grades 9 10

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find the number of outcomes, theoretical probability, and odds of events involving coins, dice, and cards.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Theoretical and Experimental Probability: Coin Flips and Die Rolls

For Students 7th Standards
A set of questions on experimental and theoretical probabilities using coins and dice. Answers are accompanied by explanations.
Interactive
Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Experimental Probability

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
This interactive learning activity allows students to explore experimental probability using spinners and dice. Teacher resources are included.

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