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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,...
Replacement Dialogue	Probability (Probability & Statistics)		Support Material		[0]
Extends the notion of conditional probability by discussing the effects of replacement on drawing multiple objects. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Conditional Probability Discus...	Probability (Probability & Statistics)	Calculator	Support Material		[0]
Introduction of the concept of conditional probability and discussion of its application for problem solving. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Divisibility Dialogue	Probability (Probability & Statistics)	Calculator	Support Material		[0]
The question of fairness in a game of two dice leads to the concept of divisibility. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Equally Likely (Fair) Choice D...	Probability Models (Probability & Statistics)	Calculator	Support Material		[0]
The proper meaning of the term "fair." More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Events and Set Operations Dial...	Probability (Probability & Statistics)	Calculator	Support Material		[1]
Introduction of elementary set operations and their connections with probability. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Expected Value Discussion	Probability (Probability & Statistics)	Calculator	Support Material		[0]
Introduction to and dialogue about the concept of expected value. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
From Geometry to Probability D...	Probability (Probability & Statistics)	Calculator	Support Material		[0]
Leads the idea of probability from counting chances to measuring proportions of areas. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Polyhedra Discussion	Randomness (Probability & Statistics)+	Calculator	Support Material		[0]
Questions about dice lead to a discussion of polyhedra and geometric probability. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Probability of Simultaneous Ev...	Probability (Probability & Statistics)	Calculator	Support Material		[0]
Computing exact probabilities for the Racing Game leads to the formula for the probability of simultaneous events. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Probability vs. Statistics Dia...	Probability (Probability & Statistics)	Calculator	Support Material		[0]
Defining, comparing and contrasting probability and statistics. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Random Number Generators Dialo...	Randomness (Probability & Statistics)	Calculator	Support Material		[0]
Different methods for random fair choice between several numbers. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Tables and Combinatorics Dialo...	Probability (Probability & Statistics)	Calculator	Support Material		[1]
Discussion of tables as a convenient way to store and count outcomes. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Think and Check! Dialogue	Probability (Probability & Statistics)	Calculator	Support Material		[0]
Some problems are tricky; probability theory provides unique ways to check solutions. 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,...
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,...
Simplesim	Probability (Probability & Statistics)	Computer	Tool		[0]
Simplesim is suited for modelling of non-analytic relations in systems which are causal in the sense that different courses of events interact in a way that is difficult to see and understand. Exam... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Unit 5: Probability Activities...	Probability (Probability & Statistics)	Computer	Activity		[0]
Eleven activities for the classroom, working with probability at the UK's GCSE level (US high school). 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,...
Random Triangles for Discoveri...	Probability (Probability & Statistics)	Fathom	Tool		[0]
Paul Myers created this demonstration as he was designing a Fathom project for Discovering Geometry. It shows when a triangle can be formed from the pieces after two random cuts are made in a 2... 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,...
Counting and Probability: Abou...	Probability (Probability & Statistics)	Flash	Tool	$	[0]
Flash-based introduction to working out probabilities of complementary, mutually exclusive, and overlapping events. College Cram charges access fees by the month or by the semester for most resour... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Counting and Probability: Calc...	Probability (Probability & Statistics)	Flash	Tool		[0]
Flash introduction to finding the probabilities of a given number of heads per another number of coin tosses, and of two mice finishing first and second in a race. College Cram charges ac... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
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