Math Thematics 2nd Ed. 7th
Module 6 - Flights of Fancy
Section 2: Probability
Lessons (3)
Considers probability concepts on the basis of statistics in professional sports.
Students learn about how probability can be represented using geometry.
Introduces the concept of tree diagrams as a way to compute probability of a multi-step event.
Activities (3)
Create a game spinner with variable sized sectors to look at experimental and theoretical probabilities. Parameters: Sizes of sectors, number of sectors, number of trials.
Simulate a game where two players each roll a die, and the lucky player moves one step to the finish. Parameters: what rolls win and how many steps to the finish line.
Simulate a game where "N" players roll two dice, and the lucky player has an advantage for reaching the finish. Parameters: the number of players, number of trials and length of the race.