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Organizing Data
In this organizing data worksheet, 7th graders solve seven different types of problems related to data. They first identify the type of data as categorical, discrete or continuous from the information given. Then, students use Excel to...
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Data Management and Probability: Applications
In this data management and probability applications worksheet, 8th graders solve 20 various types of probability problems. They find the mean, median, mode and range of various numbers. Then, students use the spinner illustration to...
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One Out of Six
Students investigate basic concepts of chance and probability. They make a number cube to predict which number might be rolled the most often out of 20 consecutive rolls and tally the results. Number cube template included.
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Using Excel To Teach Probability And Graphing
Students engage in the use of technology to investigate the mathematical concepts of probability and graphing. They use the skills of predicting an outcome to come up with reasonable possibilities. Students also practice using a...
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A Statistical Study of the Alphabet
Students determine probability by completing statistical study on letters of the alphabet and comparing and contrasting results.
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Make That Shot!
Students figure out basic percentages by shooting paper balls into a basket, recording results, and calculating individual and team percentages for ten shots.
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Skittles & M&Ms Probability Experiment
Students are introduced to the scientific method by hypothesizing, counting, analyzing and concluding which company packs candy more reliably - Skittles or M&Ms.
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Probability and Geometry
Students practice calculating probability, see how geometry can help solve probability problems and explore platonic solids.
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Probability And Statistics
Middle schoolers write a probability fraction based on the number of favorable outcomes and the number of total outcomes. For this math lesson, learners come up with their fractions based on a bag of candy that has six Three Musketeers,...
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What Are the Odds?
Middle schoolers identify and interpret various ways of expressing probability as a decimal, fraction, percent, or ratio. They solve problems based on probability as they apply to real world applications.
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Lucky 7s
This helpful lesson explores the probability in tossing a coin and throwing dice. Specifically, it looks at the probability of getting numbers that are significant to the game of craps, assuming that once the math is understood, most...
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Genetics Review
Students complete a Punnett square and list the probability and ratio of the offspring's genotype and phenotype in this genetics worksheet. There are 8 problems to complete, and are challenging to work on.
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Probability Math Game
Ninth graders investigate probability through games. In this probability lesson, 9th graders discuss sample space and distribution. They collect and analyze data using graphing.
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Let's Flip a Coin
In this probability worksheet, students use a TI graphing calculator to simulate flipping a coin and compare their results (experimental probability) to the expected results (theoretical probability). The five page worksheet...
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Probability
Seventh graders explore probability. In this probability lesson, 7th graders investigate modern day uses of probability. Students demonstrate probability through an experiment using dice.
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Probability
In this probability instructional activity, students complete multiple choice probability questions about balls and spinners. Students complete 3 problems.
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Combinations
In this probability worksheet, students use permutation and combination to calculate the number of outcomes. They differentiate between the two. There are 2 questions with an answer key.
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Probability and Patterns with Pascal
In this Pascal activity, students solve word problems dealing with probability and patterns based on Pascal's triangle theory. Students complete 10 problems total.
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Probability of an Event Occurring
For this probability worksheet, students calculate the chance of an event occurring. They solve word problems using probability. There are 3 questions with an answer key.
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Random Walk
In this algebra learning exercise, 11th graders are given a word problem with clues and asked to find the probability of heads or tails landing when a coin is tossed so many times. There is an answer key.
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Tree Diagrams
In this tree diagrams worksheet, students draw a tree diagram to represent a given situation. They identify the total number of outcomes. This one-page worksheet contains 5 multi-step problems.
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Ornaments Probability
In this probability worksheet, learners analyze 6 ornaments with different numbers. Students answer 6 questions in which the probability (never, sometimes or always) is determined.
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Probability: Basic Rules of Probability
In this probability worksheet, students determine the probability of independent and dependent events. They complete simple and compound events. This four-page worksheet contains five problems. Answers are provided.
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Problem Solving Application: Use Data to Make Predictions: Problem Solving
In this making predictions learning exercise, students use the understand, plan, solve, and look back method to help them solve the questions about probability. Students use the data within the problem to predict and solve.