Shuffle the resource into your lesson plan repertoire. Scholars use randomly-generated iPod Shuffle playlists to develop ideas about randomness. They use a new set of playlists to confirm their ideas, and then decide whether the iPod randomly generated a third set of playlists.

Concepts

randomness, data analysis, random sampling

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have the class research other random variables using their generated ideas
  

Classroom Considerations

• No iPod is necessary, as the resource includes simulated playlists
• Some familiarity with randomness is beneficial
  

Pros

• Provides some possible extension activities
• Includes handouts and worksheets for the lesson
  

Cons

• None

Common Core

6.SP.A.1 6.SP.A.2 7.SP.A.1 7.SP.A.2 7.SP.C.5 7.SP.C.7.a