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A Better Fire!	Randomness (Probability & Statistics)+	Java Applet	Tool	[3]
See the chaos theory played out in forest fire simulations. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Advanced Monty Hall	Probability (Probability & Statistics)+	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,...
Airstrike	Probability (Probability & Statistics)	Flash	Activity	[1]
Activity simulates the planning of an airstrike mission on a facility defended by surface-to-air missiles (SAM's). Students are asked to determine the minimum number of aircraft needed to destroy the... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Algebra Worksheets	Probability (Probability & Statistics)	Flash	Tool	[1]
This collection of free worksheets provides practice in a variety of algebra topics, generating ten problems at a time for users to solve. Each worksheet is printable and comes with an answer key. To... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Analyzing Univariate Data Usin...	Probability (Probability & Statistics)	Computer	Activity	[0]
The resource comprises a series of linked concept maps allowing students to work through the steps of analyzing single variable data with Fathom. Students are supported with descriptions and graphics ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Ask Dr. Math FAQ: The Monty Ha...	Probability Models (Probability & Statistics)	Computer	Support Material	[0]
Let's Make a Deal: If you're shown a goat behind the second door, should you stay with your first choice or switch? More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Ball Mixing Activity: 6 Balls ...	Probability (Probability & Statistics)	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
We have 6 balls--3 reds and 3 greens. We drop them randomly into 3 boxes. What combinations are possible? Use this applet to experiment. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Ball and Urn Experiment	Discrete Random Variables (Probability & Statistics)+	Java Applet	Tool	[1]
Simulates drawing balls from an urn, with or without replacement. Specify number of balls, number of red balls, and number drawn. Requires a MathPlayer plugin (free). More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Ball-Mixing Activity: 4 Balls ...	Probability (Probability & Statistics)	Java Applet	Tool	[1]
We have 4 balls--2 reds and 2 greens. We drop them randomly into 2 boxes. Are the colors mixed or separate? Use this applet to experiment. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Banach Match Box Problem	Probability Models (Probability & Statistics)	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
Two boxes have the same number of matches. A coin is tossed to determine which box a match is taken from. Coin toss repeats until the chosen box is empty; the number of matches remaining in the othe... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Bertrand's Experiment	Continuous Random Vars (Probability & Statistics)+	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
Demonstration of the probability that a chord of a circle falls within an inscribed equilateral triangle. Three ways of "randomizing" the chord result in different probability distributions. Require... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Biased Rectangles?	Randomness (Probability & Statistics)+	Fathom	Lesson Plan	[1]
Students explore one example of how bias affects the mean. This simulation increases students' understanding of the significance of sample size on the calculation of the mean. Exploring t... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Binomial Coin Experiment	Binomial Distributions (Probability & Statistics)+	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
Simulates tosses of from 1 to 60 coins with user-chosen probability of heads; compiles both number and proportion of heads, with theoretical and empirical distributions. Requires a MathPlayer plugin ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Binomial Probability Distribut...	Binomial Distributions (Probability & Statistics)	TI-83/TI-84	Activity	[0]
This activity details using the TI-83 to evaluate binomial distributions, and offers questions for students to test their understanding. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Birthday Experiment	Discrete Random Variables (Probability & Statistics)	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
This simulator extends the classic birthday problem: user sets the number of days in a year and the number of people in a room. Birthdays are assigned at random, and the user may examine either disti... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Blaze	Randomness (Probability & Statistics)+	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,...
Box Model	Probability Models (Probability & Statistics)	Java Applet	Tool	[1]
Using this virtual manipulative you may: add data points to the draw box; simulate random draws from a box; compare actual draws with probability More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Buffon Needle	Geometric Distributions (Probability & Statistics)	Java Applet	Tool	[1]
Simulates dropping needles on a lined sheet of paper and determining the probability of the needles crossing one of the lines on the page. The result is that the probability is directly related to the... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Buffon's Coin Experiment	Randomness (Probability & Statistics)+	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,...
Buffon's Needle	Randomness (Probability & Statistics)+	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
Students experiment with a simulation to get an approximation of Pi. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Buffon's Needle Experiment	Geometric Distributions (Probability & Statistics)	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
A fairly sophisticated version of the needle dropped on a wooden floor problem. Detailed analysis of theoretical probability, lots of control on parameters. Requires a MathPlayer plugin (free downlo... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Buffon's Needle: An Analysis a...	Geometric Distributions (Probability & Statistics)		Lesson Plan	[0]
Buffon's Needle is one of the oldest problems in the field of geometrical probability. It was first stated in 1777. It involves dropping a needle on a lined sheet of paper and determining the probabil... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Cast Your Vote	Sample Proportions (Probability & Statistics)	Computer	Activity	[1]
This interactive lesson on survey results... students answers a survey, then reads lessons about margin of error and confidence level; references are well-explained, and external links are provided. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Central Limit Theorem Activity	Probability (Probability & Statistics)	Java Applet	Activity	[0]
This activity represents a very general demonstration of the effects of the Central Limit Theorem (CLT). The activity is based on the SOCR Sampling Distribution CLT Experiment and provides the capabil... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Chaos In the Classroom - Visua...	Randomness (Probability & Statistics)	Java Applet	Tool	[1]
The logistic equation is a simple dynamical system that illustrates very nicely the emergence of complex chaotic behavior from a single, simple equation. This lesson plan is targeted towards high scho... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
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