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Scholars create and perform experiments attempting to answer Buffon's Coin problem. They discover the relationships between geometry and probability, empirical and theoretical probabilities, and area of a circle and square.
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Instructional Ideas
- Using the same size grid, experiment with different-sized coins to see if the results change
- Using the same size coins, try using different size grids (both larger and smaller boxes) and observe any differences
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on prior knowledge of area formulas, probability, proportion, and simulations
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