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Algebra Std 15: Estimate probabilities given data in lists or graphs. Comparing theoretical and experimental probabilities

Lesson Plans Chicago Public Schools This is a structured lesson plan that provides strategies for teaching, examples, worksheets, and assessments. (Day 60) Simulations Using the Random Number Table Students will collect, organize, and interpret data using the methods of exploratory data analysis; and will understand and apply the basic notions of probability and average. I'll take door number 3! The "Monty Hall Paradox" is a counterintuitive demonstration of probability. This is a java applet that you can display for the class or you can use playing cards and take Monty's roll. The java applet does up to 1001 trials. Statistical Sampling This lesson uses free software to model "The tortoise and the Hare" problem. The same experiment can run using a die. Print this site for worksheets. How to win on Wheel of Fortune This exercise will help the students see that there are mathematical rules that can effect even our use of the English language. Paper Basketball This learning unit will review the basic concepts of theoretical and experimental probability and simulations. Students will compare and contrast the two types of probability as a writing component. This writing component will be based on an in-class activity in which students will collect and analyze data. Two classroom activities will involve students in performing two different simulations, one using a student created spinner and one using the randINT function on the TI-83 calculator. This learning unit is structured in three separate modules that may be used independently.

Resources: Virtual Manipulatives Virtual manipulative that simulates any number of consecutive coin tosses and looks for the longest run of heads or tails.
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