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Modeling the Cereal Box Proble...	Probability (Math 6)		Activity	[1]
An activity using a die and a tally sheet to model the cereal box problem. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
MathThink - Activity Dice Diff...	Probability (Math 6)	Flash	Activity	[1]
This an applet for determining the expectation of winning if differences of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 are used to set up a dice game. For instance, if Player A has 1, 2, and 3 as differences, does he have an ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Strings	Probability (Math 6)	Flash	Activity	[1]
Simulates the problem of the probability of n loops forming if the ends of 4 strings are tied together. Students see a "bag" with 8 string ends randomly dispersed. Clicking on two ends ties t... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Probability and Relative Frequ...	Probability (Math 6)	Java Applet	Activity	[1]
Online unit that uses spinners, dice, box models, and scenarios to introduce and give students experience with probability. Covered concepts include outcome space, event, relative frequency, relative ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
The Lottery Game	Probability (Math 6)	Java Applet	Activity	[1]
Students learn more about probability and randomness. Try to understand the principles behind the coin toss and answer the questions provided. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Wait for a Date	Probability (Math 6)	Sketchpad	Activity	[1]
Students use Sketchpad to simulate a probability problem and then calculate a precise probability by reasoning about their model. The link to the activity itself is to a zip file that contains bo... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Exploring the Birthday Paradox...	Probability (Math 6)	TI Calculator	Activity	[0]
This lesson plan presents an activity which demonstrates the birthday paradox, using it as a springboard into a unit on probability. Explanation on the difficulty with probability; Use of the TI-83 gr... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Geometric Dartboards	Probability (Math 6)	TI-Nspire	Activity	[0]
In this activity, students create a geometric dartboard where they will explore ﬁnding the theoretical and experimental probability of a �dart� hitting one of their shapes within the dartboard.... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Play with Bees Information for...	Probability (Math 6)	Computer	Lesson Plan	[0]
Suggestions of question prompts to provide students as they use Play with Bees, one of the Alive Maths microworlds. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Chase Me Lesson Plan	Probability (Math 6)	Flash	Lesson Plan	[0]
Students experiment with a dice game to predict outcomes. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Ideas that Lead to Probability	Probability (Math 6)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan	[0]
Introduces students to concepts used which lead to probability. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Introduction to the Concept of...	Probability (Math 6)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan	[0]
An activity and two discussions of this lesson introduce the concept of probability and the basic set operations that are useful in solving probability problems that involve counting outcomes. This ma... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Probability and Relative Frequ...	Probability (Math 6)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan	[0]
This eModule uses spinners, dice, box models, and scenarios to introduce and give students experience with probability. Covered concepts include outcome space, event, relative frequency, relative freq... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
The Cereal Box Problem: A Less...	Probability (Math 6)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan	[0]
Suppose there was one of six prizes inside your favorite box of cereal. Perhaps it's a pen, a plastic movie character, or a picture card. How many boxes of cereal would you expect to have to buy, to g... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Equally Likely (Fair) Choice D...	Probability (Math 6)	Calculator	Support Material	[0]
The proper meaning of the term "fair." More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Polyhedra Discussion	Probability (Math 6)	Calculator	Support Material	[0]
Questions about dice lead to a discussion of polyhedra and geometric probability. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Probability and Outcome Discus...	Probability (Math 6)	Calculator	Support Material	[0]
Introduction and initial discussion of the concept of probability. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Probability vs. Statistics Dia...	Probability (Math 6)	Calculator	Support Material	[0]
Defining, comparing and contrasting probability and statistics. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Random Number Generators Dialo...	Probability (Math 6)	Calculator	Support Material	[0]
Different methods for random fair choice between several numbers. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Ask Dr. Math: FAQ: Introductio...	Probability (Math 6)	Computer	Support Material	[0]
An introduction to basic concepts of probability. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Ask Dr. Math: FAQ: Probability...	Probability (Math 6)	Computer	Support Material	[0]
An introduction to the uses of probability in everyday life, including: weather forecasting, flipping coins, batting averages, lightning strikes, and the lottery. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Flipacoin.net	Probability (Math 6)	Computer	Tool	[0]
Flip a single coin: choose from 91 virtual coins from 28 different countries. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Ken White's Coin Flipping Page	Probability (Math 6)	Computer	Tool	[0]
Choose pennies or dimes, and the number of coins to flip, and see a results page for that experiment. With a table of previous results. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Chase Me	Probability (Math 6)	Flash	Tool	[0]
Roll two dice and see if the hare can catch the tortoise. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Duplicate Birthdays	Probability (Math 6)	Flash	Tool	[0]
This Flash-based simulation randomly generates birthdays and checks for a match. It can repeatedly generate the same number of birthdays to allow, for example, the determination of how large a group ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
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