Section 3: Exploring Probability

Introduces students to concepts that lead to probability.

Audiences: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Primary Subjects: Discrete, Probability

Related Topics: circle graph, counting, events, experimental probability, fair, geometric probability, outcomes, pie chart, probability, probability simulation, random number, spinner, theoretical probability

Introduces students to simple probability concepts.

Audiences: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Primary Subjects: Discrete, Probability

Related Topics: combinatorics, comparing, counting, events, experimental probability, fractions, geometric probability, intersection, outcomes, percents, probability, probability simulation, random number, sets, statistics, theoretical probability, trials, union, venn diagram

Considers probability concepts on the basis of statistics in professional sports.

Audiences: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Primary Subjects: Discrete, Probability

Related Topics: experimental probability, probability, statistics, theoretical probability

Introduces the concept of tree diagrams as a way to compute probability of a multi-step event.

Audiences: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Primary Subjects: Discrete, Probability

Related Topics: addition, combinatorics, conditional probability, events, experimental probability, exponents, fair, fractions, logarithm, multiples, multiplication, outcomes, percents, probability, probability simulation, random number, theoretical probability, tree diagram, trials

Experiment with probability using a fixed size section spinner, a variable section spinner, two regular 6-sided dice or customized dice.

Audiences: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Primary Subjects: Discrete, Probability, Statistics

Related Topics: circles, events, experimental probability, fair, fractions, geometric probability, outcomes, percentages, probability simulation, random number, simulation, spinner, statistics, theoretical probability, theoretical value, trials

Learn about sampling with and without replacement by randomly drawing marbles from a bag. Parameters: Number and color of marbles in the bag, replacement rule.

Audiences: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Primary Subjects: Discrete, Probability

Related Topics: conditional probability, events, experimental probability, outcomes, percentages, probability simulation, probability with replacement, probability without replacement, random number, simulation, statistics, theoretical probability, trials