Roll the dice with this multimedia math lesson on probability. After first viewing a series of three short videos explaining probability, independent events, and dependent events, young mathematicians complete a set of practice probability problems.

Concepts

probability, chance, experimental probability, theoretical probability, outcomes, percents, ratios, dependent events, independent events

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Integrate this lesson into an middle school math unit introducing probability 
• After watching the videos on independent and dependent events, have students brainstorm in small groups different real-world situations that represent each type of probability
• Assign the included worksheet as an in-class or homework exercise

Classroom Considerations

• Lesson is designed to prepare students for taking the GED, but can be used with middle school math students as well

Pros

• Resource includes a link to an interactive website, which allows students to extend their learning about probability
• Answer keys are included for the practice exercises

Cons

• None

Common Core

7.SP.C.5 7.SP.C.6 7.SP.C.7.a 7.SP.C.8.a HSS-CP.A.2 HSS-CP.A.3 HSS-CP.B.6 MP4 MP8