Take a spin with probability. Given a set of clues about the probability of events on a spinner, groups create their own  device to match the clues. Using a jigsaw strategy, groups share their spinners and strategies with other groups. The lesson concludes with an exit ticket where each learner creates a spinner based on their own criteria to determine homework assignments.

Concepts

probability, probability word problems, theoretical probability, spinners

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have groups create clues and trade them with other groups to complete the spinner for the clue set

Classroom Considerations

• Instructors must create sets of clues for each spinner group
• Assumes the class has knowledge of simple probability

Pros

• Provides time allotments for each section of the lesson
• Includes information on pre-work to prepare the class before the activity

Cons

• None

Common Core

7.SP.C.7.a 7.SP.C.7.b