Mathematical paradoxes always intrigue learners. An engaging lesson explores the probability of flipping a heads/heads or tails/heads combination. A video introduces the paradox and explains the mathematics.

Concepts

probability, independent events, dependent events

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Introduce the lesson by having pupils each pick a combination of flips and challenge them to figure out how many flips it takes to get that combination
• Flip your classroom by assigning the lesson as homework

Classroom Considerations

• Requires individual use of laptops with Internet access

Pros

• Provides options for extension
• Includes questions for individuals to consider to check for understanding

Cons

• None

Common Core

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