M&M Graphing and Probability
Students will have a hands-on and cooperative learning experience in the process of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data, and to improve decision making skills through the use of probability.

Color Spin
This performance event requires that students use a spinner to make a simple prediction regarding probability, record the results using a tally chart, make a comparison, create a graph that shows the results, and write a verbal explanation.

Probability - Roll the Dice! 
This activity can be used as an introduction to probability.  Students work in pairs to record outcomes when dice are rolled.  Students also research the history and modern uses of probability.  NOTE:  This lesson is designed for grades 10, 11, and 12 but can easily be adapted to elementary grades.

Probability: The Study of Chance
The purpose of this activity is to begin the process of helping students to learn the basic principles of probability.

Probably Pistachio
Students will practice making logical predictions from information they are given.

Do You Wanna Bet? 
Students will become familiar with determining probabilities.

Socrates and the Three Little Pigs
Students will gain an understanding of probability which will allow them to make reasonable estimates.

"A Closet Full of Shoes" and "Picture Puzzle Piece" by Shel Silverstein
Students will understand the concept of simple probability.

Hershey's Kisses - Probability with a Random Drawing
Students will define probability; predict, record, and discuss outcomes from a random drawing; and identify most likely and least likely outcomes.  Each student will conduct a random drawing; record the data on a data chart; analyze the data; and graph the data. 

Probability
The students will conduct an experiment; collect data; predict, record, and discuss outcomes; and
analyze data for probability.

Probability with Number Cubes
The purpose of this lesson is for students to begin learning the basic principles of probability using number cubes and tally charts.

Sticks and Stones
Students will collect and display data regarding the moves in a game of Sticks and Stone (a Native American game) and use probability to estimate the average number of turns to win a game.

Pumpkin Exploration
Students will work in cooperative groups to gather data on three pumpkins.

Calculating Challenges
Students will practice using calculators for computation in a game like format, use estimation and strategies in problem solving, and check predictions.

Let's Do Math
Use the activity Dice Roll - Get a Five for online activities to support this standard.

A Maths Dictionary for Kids by Jenny Eather 
The Maths Dictionary is animated, interactive, and allows students to practice their math skills. Over 500 terms are explained in simple language. Click on "billion" and discover that you have 10 billion brain cells working for you right now. Roll your mouse over the world time zone chart and you instantly know the time for that part of the world. Every math teacher should bookmark this Web site.

National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
Virtual manipulatives related to NCTM standards in the areas of Number & Operations, Algebra, Geometry, Measurement,  and Data Analysis & Probability.  To access tools, click inside the grid on the cell that matches the grade level and standards area desired.

Figure This!
From NCTM:  Three to four math challenges using real world examples are posted here each month. For those who need help solving the challenge, there are hints and complete solutions, along with related problems.

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