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Matching Experiment	Simulating Experiments (Probability & Statistics)+	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
In a permutation of n objects, a match occurs if the k'th object is numbered k. This simulation counts the number of matches in a random permutation. Requires a MathPlayer plugin (free). More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Matching Problem	Simulating Experiments (Probability & Statistics)	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
Simulates drawing randomly from two identical sets, without replacement, and records the number of matches. Choose from 6-sided dice, 42-tile Mahjong sets, or 52-card decks. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Negative Binomial Experiment	Simulating Experiments (Probability & Statistics)+	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
Simulates counting number of Bernoulli trials until "k" successes occur (if k = 1, result is Geometric distribution). Requires a MathPlayer plugin (free). More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Poisson Experiment	Simulating Experiments (Probability & Statistics)+	Java Applet	Tool	[4]
This applet allows the user to fix a rate and time interval for a Poisson process (counting the number of occurrences in a fixed time interval). Experimental and theoretical results, including expecte... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Problem of Points Experiment	Simulating Experiments (Probability & Statistics)+	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
Demonstrates the probability distribution (theoretical and empirical) for tossing a coin until you get n heads or m tails, whichever comes first. User sets n, m, and probability of heads. Requires M... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Roulette Experiment	Simulating Experiments (Probability & Statistics)+	Java Applet	Tool	[1]
Simulates rolling a roulette wheel. Types of bets are limited, but you can roll multiple times. Requires a MathPlayer plugin (free). More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Triangle Experiment	Simulating Experiments (Probability & Statistics)+	Java Applet	Tool	[1]
Simulates the probability that a stick broken into three pieces at random forms a triangle. Fairly sophisticated display (and discussion). Requires a MathPlayer plugin (free). More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Mathematica Pearls: The Monty ...	Simulating Experiments (Probability & Statistics)	Mathematica	Tool	[0]
This Mathematica Notebook allows the user to run simulations of the standard Monty Hall Problem ("There are two cows and a new car hidden behind three curtains. You choose one curtain, and Monty open... 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,...
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,...
Chaos Game	Simulations (Math 7)+	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
This activity allows the user to see patterns in seemingly random dot arrangements and explore the chaos game by changing the number of vertices, and the number of dots displayed. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Coupon Collector Problem	Simulations (Math 7)+	Java Applet	Tool	[1]
Simulates drawing from a fixed set, with replacement, until all items of the set are drawn (also known as "cereal box problem"). User may choose from 6-sided die, 42 Mahjong tiles, or 52 playing card... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Dice Table	Simulations (Math 7)	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
This activity allows the user to calculate the probability of each number (2-12) appearing when two dice are rolled, as well as get practice converting probabilities into fractions, decimals, and perc... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Life Lite	Simulations (Math 7)	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
This activity allows the user to simulate a game that imitates real life. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Open House - PLINKO!	Simulations (Math 7)+	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
Simulate the tumbling of a chip as it bounces down rows of offset pegs in the manner of the game from the American TV game show "The Price Is Right." More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Plinko and the Binomial Distri...	Simulations (Math 7)+	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
In the Java applet repeated independent Bernoulli trials are represented by a single ball falling through an array of pins. Each time a ball falls onto a pin, it will bounce to the right (i.e. a succe... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Racing Game with One Die	Simulations (Math 7)	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
This activity allows the user to play a game in which two players move towards the finish line based on the roll of a six-sided die. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Random Walk: 1-D	Simulations (Math 7)+	Java Applet	Tool	[1]
Students learn about randomness and the mean squared distance and how they are related in this applet about taking a random walk in one dimension (along one axis). More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Random Walk: 2-D	Simulations (Math 7)+	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
Learn more about randomness and the mean squared distance and how they are related with this applet about taking a random walk in two dimensions. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
The Birthday Problem	Simulations (Math 7)+	Java Applet	Tool	[1]
Simulation of the probability of a group of size n having all different birthdays. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Traffic Light	Simulations (Math 7)+	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
Simulates a car driving down a street with random traffic lights; user sets number of lights. Number of stops per trip is recorded. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Webdice	Simulations (Math 7)+	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
Simulates the rolling of a dice. The number of dice and the number of sides can be set by the user. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Bottomless Worksheet of Slope ...	Slope (Geometry)+	Flash	Tool	[3]
This Flash program gives students practice on determining the slope of a line from two points on that line. It randomly generates ten problems which you can print and distribute. An answer sheet is al... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Bottomless Worksheet of Slope-...	Slope (Geometry)+	Flash	Tool	[0]
This Flash program gives students practice on finding the slope and y-intercept values, using the standard form of the equation of a straight line. It randomly generates ten problems which you can pri... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Slope of a Line - Math Open Re...	Slope (Geometry)+	Flash	Tool	[0]
An interactive applet and associated web page that demonstrate the slope (m) of a line. The applet has two points that define a line. As the user drags either point it continuously recalculate... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
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