There's a high likelihood for learner success in this set of probability problems and activities. From support activities that walk learners through joint and compound probabilities through the cumulative activity of planning to win a number cube game, the language and use of probability are carefully presented. Added into this unit are the extensive teaching supports and suggested accommodations, making this a solid inclusion or addition to the probability section of any curriculum.

Concepts

compound probability, probability word problems, probability experiments

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Consider having the class perform the final activity as a mock end-of-course question, then use the rubric and exemplars to self- or partner-grade their responses
• Divide the class into pairs and have them devise their own number cube sets and predict the outcomes for their creation
• Great activities and problem sets to break up as review problems in the weeks after a probability unit has finished, or use as substitute lesson plans

Classroom Considerations

• If colored pencils are used for the activities, considerations such as labeling colors might be necessary for visually impaired or colorblind pupils
• Color copies or labeling of the main activity are necessary to preserve the blue and pink on the number cube examples
• If accommodations for ESL or SPED students are required, several scaffolds and supports are available in the resources section of the unit

Pros

• Clearly explained rubric and graded exemplars provided for main performance task
• Extensive supports and teaching notes for all activities, including common sticking points and strategies for overcoming them
• Thoroughly labeled and detailed answer keys for all activities

Cons

• Apparent links in the Resources section on page 24 aren't actually hyperlinked to any websites

Common Core

7.SP.C.5 7.SP.C.6 7.SP.C.7.a 7.SP.C.8.a 7.SP.C.8.b MP1 MP2 MP4 MP6 MP8