This project shows how mathematical probability sometimes contradicts our intuition. Despite the fact that there are 365 days in a year, if you survey a random group of just 23 people there is a 50:50 chance that two of them will have...

Questions are randomly created to quiz students on probabilities associated with games. Hints and solutions are included.

Questions are randomly created to quiz learners on the language of chance. Hints and solutions are included.

Students learn about probability through a LEGO MINDSTORMS NTX-based activity that simulates a game of "rock-paper-scissors." The LEGO robot mimics the outcome of random game scenarios in order to help students gain a better...

In this Inquiry, learners engage in a debate between two characters about when a bed-and-breakfast (B&B) should have a fall leaf-peeping special to maximize the guest experience. Students are introduced to Budburst, a citizen science...

In this inquiry, students predict the best place to stargaze in Arizona based on the brightness of the night sky. Students are introduced to the concept of light pollution and Globe at Night, a global citizen science project in which...

In this Inquiry, students predict the best date to host a lilac blossom festival so that lilacs are in full bloom in the city where students live. Students are introduced to Project Budburst, a citizen science project in which volunteers...

In this inquiry, students predict the best place to stargaze in Arizona based on the brightness of the night sky. Students are introduced to the concept of light pollution and Globe at Night, a global citizen science project in which...

An extensive collection of links on statistics and probability can be found here! Discussions ranging from the basics of stats through more complex data analysis. Topics are broken down into sections for teachers, students, WebQuest...

Explore color distribution of M&M candies using this detailed lesson plan. An engaging integrated lesson that requires understanding of spreadsheets and formulas, and logical reasoning. Links to related websites.

For this lesson, students will sing the song There Was an Old Lady to learn about the topic of probability. Using a spinner with the lyrics from the song, students will play a game and record the number of times each topic from the song...

This site from the Northern Illinois University gives general background information on probability and also includes books and other websites that contain information on Probability.

Practice solving questions about the probabilities of compound events. Includes hints.

This site gives an overview of probability, including example problems and a reading list. Exhaustive and detailed, this should help dramatically with students looking to study probability.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find the probability of a series of events in which the outcome of one has no bearing on the outcome of the other(s) and in which it does.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Understand and define probability in terms of ratios.

This lesson focuses on the probability and casino games such as Roulette which consists of a wheel with the numbers from 1 to 36 colored in red and black, as well as a green 0. A ball rolls around the outside and randomly lands on one of...

This lesson focuses on probability, a number between 0 and 1 which describes the likelihood of a certain event. A probability of 0 means that something is impossible; a probability of 1 means that something is certain.

This is an introduction to the study of probability. It tells the story of two of the greatest mathematicians, Blaise Pascal and Pierre de Fermat, who used coin tosses of heads or tails to determine who paid the bill. It led to the...

Scholastic has put together 100th day math ideas from several different teachers. Includes "zero, my hero", probability, sorting, measuring, estimating, counting, weighing, money, and other ideas for celebrating the 100th day.

Experiment with a simulation to get an approximation of Pi by dropping a needle on a lined sheet of paper.

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

Learn about sampling with and without replacement by randomly drawing marbles from a bag.

Use this tool to create a spinner to examine experimental and theoretical outcomes.