Pupils determine the theoretical probability of winning a game of marbles. Individuals compare the theoretical probability to experimental probability for the same game. They continue on to compare two different probability games.

Concepts

experimental probability, probability, probability word problems, compound probability, theoretical probability, independent events, marble, spinners

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have class members share their methods in calculating the number of outcomes
• Lead a discussion on what would happen if there were 100 games played

Classroom Considerations

• The assessment was created for eighth grade but covers high school statistics standards

Pros

• Includes a suggested lesson to use in addressing errors pupils might make
• Contains a table listing common understandings and misunderstandings for specific scores

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSS-CP.A.1 MP2 MP4