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Organizing Topic: Probability Lesson PlanOrganizing Topic: Probability Lesson Plan
Publisher
Virginia Department of Education
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Grade
10th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days
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Year
2011
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Organizing Topic: Probability

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The probability is high learning will occur! A well-designed unit introduces learners to the concepts of independent, dependent, and mutually exclusive events. Using Venn diagrams, the lessons ask learners to analyze many different examples and scenarios.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

probability, dependent events, independent events, venn diagrams, permutations

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Implement as a unit on independent and dependent probability
  • Have pupils record new vocabulary in a graphic organizer such as a Frayer model

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires graphing calculators

Pros

  • Connects material to the previous day's lesson
  • Provides all necessary handouts

Cons

  • None

Common Core

HSS-CP.A.1 HSS-CP.A.2 HSS-CP.A.3

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