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Forest Fires and Percolation	Simulations (Math 7)	Java Applet	Activity	[0]
This activity explains and helps students understand probability and chaos by having them work with the Blaze applet. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Probability and Relative Frequ...	Simulations (Math 7)	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 One-Dimensional Random Wal...	Simulations (Math 7)	Java Applet	Activity	[0]
Students learn about randomness, probability, and the bell-shaped curve in this activity based on the Random Walk applet. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
The Two-Dimensional Random Wal...	Simulations (Math 7)	Java Applet	Activity	[0]
Students can learn more about randomness, probability, and the bell-shaped curve with this activity based on the Random Walk in 2-D applet. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Wait for a Date	Simulations (Math 7)	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,...
Guess My Coefficients	Simulations (Math 7)	TI-83/TI-84	Activity	[0]
Step-by-step directions on how to use the Guess My Coefficients App to simulate tossing coins, gather data, and graph the data. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Chase Me Lesson Plan	Simulations (Math 7)	Flash	Lesson Plan	[0]
Students experiment with a dice game to predict outcomes. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Conditional Probability and Pr...	Simulations (Math 7)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan	[0]
Introduces conditional probability and the probability of simultaneous events. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Probability and Relative Frequ...	Simulations (Math 7)	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,...
Replacement and Probability	Simulations (Math 7)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan	[1]
Extends the notion of conditional probability by discussing the effects of replacement on drawing multiple objects. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Unexpected Answers	Simulations (Math 7)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan	[0]
Considers probability problems with unexpected and surprising answers. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Equally Likely (Fair) Choice D...	Simulations (Math 7)	Calculator	Support Material	[0]
The proper meaning of the term "fair." More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Polyhedra Discussion	Simulations (Math 7)	Calculator	Support Material	[0]
Questions about dice lead to a discussion of polyhedra and geometric probability. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Chase Me	Simulations (Math 7)	Flash	Tool	[0]
Roll two dice and see if the hare can catch the tortoise. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Four Door Problem	Simulations (Math 7)	Flash	Tool	[0]
Simulation of the Four Door Problem, a variation of the so-called "Monty Hall Problem" with four doors instead of three. The user is presented with four closed doors, behind exactly one of which lies... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Galton's Quincunx	Simulations (Math 7)	Flash	Tool	[0]
Francis Galton was a pioneer in the study of heredity and statistics. His quincunx (a pattern of five dots, as on dice) is modeled in this Flash activity. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Plinko Probability	Simulations (Math 7)	Flash	Tool	[1]
Play Plinko and develop your knowledge of statistics. As the Plinko ball falls, it ricochets down a triangular grid of pegs. See the balls random walk through the lattice. Watch the histogram of final... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Spinning Spinners	Simulations (Math 7)	Flash	Tool	[0]
Select from seven different sets of spinners and set the desired number of spins. The two spinners selected can be spun up to 1 million times. The scores are counted and a bar graph displays the data. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Stay or Switch? - The Monty Ha...	Simulations (Math 7)	Flash	Tool	[1]
Players choose one of three doors to experimentally determine the odds of winning the grand prize behind one of the doors, as in the TV program "Let's Make a Deal." This site provides a variety of "ex... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Three Door Problem	Simulations (Math 7)	Flash	Tool	[0]
Simulates the statistical Three Door Problem, also called the Monty Hall Problem. The player is shown three closed doors in a room, behind exactly one of which is a prize. The player chooses a door.... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
A Better Fire!	Simulations (Math 7)	Java Applet	Tool	[3]
See the chaos theory played out in forest fire simulations. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Adjustable Spinner	Simulations (Math 7)	Java Applet	Tool	[3]
Students can create a game spinner with one to twelve sectors to look at experimental and theoretical probabilities. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Advanced Monty Hall	Simulations (Math 7)	Java Applet	Tool	[1]
Students choose one of "n" (where n can be 1-10) doors to experimentally determine the odds of winning the grand prize behind one of the doors, as in the TV program "Let's Make a Deal." More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Blaze	Simulations (Math 7)	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
Students do a simulation of a forest burning down where they are able to control the density of the forest while learning about probability and chaos. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Buffon's Coin Experiment	Simulations (Math 7)	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
Simulates the probability of a coin, dropped at random on a checkerboard, landing fully within a square. Radius of coin can be adjusted. Requires a (free) MathPlayer plugin. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
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