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Take a chance with an activity sure to improve your class's skills. An introductory lesson plan focuses on probability and chance. It shows how probability is always a value between zero and one, i.e., the probability of an event is always somewhere between impossible and certain. This is the first of six installments in a Statistics and Probability unit.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have the class brainstorm different examples of probability in real-life situations
Classroom Considerations
- Pupils should be able to convert between fractions, decimals, and percents
- Note that the lesson was developed in Ireland and references the junior certificate and leaving certificate
Pros
- Provides worksheets for each part of the lesson
- Lists expected responses for teacher questions
Cons
- No hands-on activities to engage students