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EngageNY

Using Tree Diagrams to Represent a Sample Space and to Calculate Probabilities

For Teachers 7th Standards
Cultivate the tree of knowledge using diagrams with two stages. Pupils create small tree diagrams to determine the sample space in compound probability problems. The lesson uses only two decision points to introduce tree diagrams. 
Worksheet
Curated OER

Probability - Worksheet

For Students 7th - 8th
Middle schoolers solve and complete four various types of problems. First, they list all the possible orders completed. Then, pupilscomplete the table and show all the outcomes of throwing a coin and spinning a spinner. They also use a...
Assessment
Bowland

Lottery

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Take a chance on raising money. Learners calculate probabilities to determine whether a lottery is a good way to raise money. Pupils determine the number of combinations of choosing two numbers between one and six. Using the sample...
Lesson Plan
Willow Tree

Data Sampling

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Some say that you can make statistics say whatever you want. It is important for learners to recognize these biases. Pupils learn about sample bias and the different types of samples.
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Chance Experiments with Equally Likely Outcomes

For Teachers 7th Standards
Take a deeper dive into equally likely probabilities. Pupils build upon their understanding of probability by determining sample spaces and outcomes. Individuals work with sample spaces and determine outcomes that are equally likely....
Assessment
Inside Mathematics

Winning Spinners

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Winning a spin game is random chance, right? Pupils create a table to determine the sample space of spinning two spinners. Individuals determine the probability of winning a game and then modify the spinners to increase the probability...
Assessment
Mathed Up!

Stratified Sampling

For Students 7th - 11th Standards
Young mathematicians learn how to solve problems involving stratified sampling. They review concepts of sampling and proportionality by watching a video and then they complete a worksheet of questions on this topic.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Sample Spaces

For Students 9th
In this sample spaces worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different word problems that include sample spaces in each. First, they toss a coin and roll a die listing the sample spaces for each. Then, students flip one coin and select a card...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Integrated Algebra Regents Questions: Combinations and Probability

For Students 6th - 8th
In this combinations and probability worksheet, students solve 3 short answer problems. Students draw tree diagrams to represent possible outcomes in a sample space. Students determine the probability of an event.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Using Random Sampling to Draw Inferences

For Teachers 7th Standards
Emerging statisticians develop the ability to make inferences from sample data while also working on proportional relationships in general. Here, young learners examine samples for bias, and then use random samples to make...
Worksheet
Curated OER

The Counting Principle, Sample Spaces, and Probability

For Students 9th - 11th
In this statistics and probability worksheet, students solve problems in which they use the counting principle and/or tree diagrams to determine the number of outcomes of an event or the probability of event occurring.  The three...
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Flipped Math

Unit 12 Review: Probability and Normal Distributions

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
It's time to assess probability knowledge. Individuals complete a set of problems to review concepts from the unit. They identify outcomes and sample spaces, determine compound and conditional probabilities, and investigate situations...
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Flipped Math

Introduction to Probability

For Students 9th - 12th
Chances are high that the class will probably like the lesson. Pupils view an introduction to probability and use the information to find probabilities of simple events based on the sample space. Scholars then use their knowledge of area...
Lesson Plan
Statistics Education Web

What Percent of the Continental US is Within One Mile of a Road?

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
There are places in the US where a road cannot be found for miles! The lesson asks learners to use random longitude and latitude coordinates within the US to collect data. They then determine the sample proportion and confidence interval...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Ingetrated Algebra Practice

For Students 9th - 12th
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...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Probability

For Students 8th - 9th
In this probability worksheet, students solve and complete 32 different problems that include the probability and outcome of various events. First, they use the sample space for tossing a pair of dice to determine the probability of each...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Calculating Probabilities of Compound Events

For Teachers 7th Standards
Use tree diagrams with multiple branches to calculate the probabilities of compound events. Pupils use tree diagrams to find the sample space for probability problems and use them to determine the probability of compound events in the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Data Analysis, Probability, and Discrete Math

For Teachers 4th - 7th Standards
Choose to supplement your probability unit with this resource and you won't be disappointed with the outcome. Teach young mathematicians to organize information using tree diagrams and lists in order to determine the possible outcomes of...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Integrated Algebra Regents Questions: Conditional Probability

For Students 9th - 12th
In this conditional probability worksheet, high schoolers solve 1 short answer problem. Students determine the probability of selecting an English book given a scenario at the library.
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Teach Engineering

Are We Alone?

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Find an answer to the age-old debate of whether life exists on Mars. Groups determine criteria to help look for signs of life on Mars. The activity has the class simulate testing Martian soil samples for signs of life before drawing...
Article
NASA

Chasing Down a Satellite

For Students 9th - 12th
Calculate the speed of the International Space Station. By reading the article, pupils learn about the concept of orbits. Scholars work through a formula to determine how fast the International Space Station is traveling to stay in...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Parts Per Hundred (ppH)

For Students 8th - 9th
In this parts per hundred worksheet, students read about describing components of a population by parts per a given number such as 100, 100 or 1 million. Students are given 6 problems to calculate the parts per hundred for each sample...
Assessment
Bowland

Spinner Bingo

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Create a winning card. Given a description of a bingo game using two spinners, pupils determine which of three cards has the greatest chance of winning. Scholars then determine which are the best numbers to put on their own cards to give...
Assessment
EngageNY

Mid-Module Assessment Task: Grade 7 Mathematics Module 5

For Students 7th Standards
Determine the probability that the class knows probability. The three-question assessment presents problems with finding the sample space and the probability, theoretical and experimental, of a variety of situations. Pupils also describe...

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