To foul or not to foul, that is the basketball question. High schoolers look at the probability that fouling out a player and allowing free throws yields a better outcome than allowing the original shot. The resource provides a...

Go round and round to compare theoretical and experimental probabilities. Learners set the number of sectors and the number of spins for a spinner. Then, a table displays the experimental and theoretical probabilities of the spinner for...

Grab some marbles from a bag. The applet simulates drawing marbles from a bag. Pupils determine the number of four colors of marbles in a bag and how many marbles to draw. Using information on whether order matters in the draw and if...

Knowledge of statistics and probability can increase your advantage when playing games. The activity asks learners to analyze the game of MasterMind to determine the number of possible codes. They also examine different variations of the...

This MathWorld page gives information about permutations. Its real merit lies in the fact that there are examples for a clear understanding at various parts of the site and many links to learn detailed information about various aspects...

This MathWorld page gives an explanation of combinations as they pertain to probability. Offers links to more complete information about various topics related to combinations.

Introductory permutation problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.

Probability questions using permutations and combinations of objects. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.

Compare theoretical and experimental probabilities, using dice, cards, spinners, or coin tosses. Three different probabilities can be compared at once.

Math activity challenges you to determine how many different ways there are to get to your destination.

In this section, students will explore different methods for determining the probability of complex events and conditional probabilities (such as unions, intersections, and complements).

Find a quick, concise explanation of permutations. An example is given and clearly explained.

Find a quick, concise explanation of probability. An example is given and clearly explained.

Find a quick, concise explanation of odds as a specific way to express probabilities. An example is given and clearly explained.