View estimates for the probability that the two presidential candidates win the election, the expected number of Electoral College votes for Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) and Senator John McCain (R-AZ), and the probability that each candidate will win 300 or more Electoral College votes.

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http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?ID=U189

This Illuminations unit explores the mathematics of the Electoral College, the system used in this country to determine the winner in a presidential election.

The lessons include activities in percentages, ratios, and area, with a focus throughout on building problem-solving and reasoning skills. They are designed to be used individually to fit within your curriculum at the time of the election.

However, time permitting, they can give students a strong understanding of how small variations can make a big difference in who wins a president election.