In statistics, probability rules—literally! Learners use their previous knowledge and explore a set of rules for conditional probability, independent probability, and complements. Given different scenarios, they must determine what type of probability is presented and use the correct method.

Concepts

conditional probability, independence, probability, data analysis, theoretical probability, two-way tables, probability word problems

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Ask learners to record the conclusions to the examples in their notes
• Challenge learners to complete the first two examples independently

Classroom Considerations

• Uses concepts developed in the previous five lessons in the series

Pros

• Examples require learners to answer in terms of the context of the situation
• Includes opening and closing exercises with answer keys

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSS-IC.A.2 HSS-CP.A.1 MP1 MP2