Activities related to 5-8 Probability Standard 3
"appreciate the power of using a probability model by comparing experimental results with mathematical expectations;"
| Direct Link to Activity/Page | Description of How Actitvity Meets the NCTM Standards |
| Cereal box problem using TI-83 | Students use mathematics to make predictions on how many boxes they would need to buy to obtain a certain amount of colored pens. Students then run a simulation experiment using TI-83 graphing calculators. |
| Rock,Paper,Scissors | Discussion would include the possible outcomes, comparison of theoretical data to experimental data--why are there differences?--what does it mean to have a "1 in 3" chance of winning? |
| Take a Chance Probability Project | Some of these worksheets are simply tally sheets for penny tossing, die tossing, and spinner activities. Students then compare these results to mathematical expectations. |
| Tootsie Pop Pull | Students use mathematical expectations to determine the probability distribution of Tootsie Roll Pop flavors and then compare these to experimental data. |
| Do you want to Bet? | Students run experiments to determine probability distributions within a deck of cards. |
| Cut-the-knot Probability Page | A source for many interactive activities where students compare their theoretical solutions to their simulated solutions and discuss differences. |
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