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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,...
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,...
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,...
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,...
Strings	Probability (Probability & Statistics)	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,...
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,...
Forest Fires and Percolation	Randomness (Probability & Statistics)+	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,...
Law of Large Numbers Activity	Randomness (Probability & Statistics)+	Java Applet	Activity	[0]
This is part I of a heterogeneous activity that demonstrates the theory and applications of the Law of Large Numbers (LLN). Part II of this activity contains more examples and diverse experiments. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Poisson Processes	Discrete Random Variables (Probability & Statistics)+	Java Applet	Activity	[0]
Guides students through exploration of properties of the Poisson and Exponential distributions (applets embedded). More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Probability by surprise	Probability (Probability & Statistics)	Java Applet	Activity	[1]
Great collection of java applets that allow students to discover probability through experiments. It also includes all course notes from a Stanford Stats course. Applets include "The Birthday Proble... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
The Lottery Game	Randomness (Probability & Statistics)	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,...
The One-Dimensional Random Wal...	Randomness (Probability & Statistics)	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...	Randomness (Probability & Statistics)	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	Probability Models (Probability & Statistics)	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 Mathematics with the...	Probability (Probability & Statistics)	TI-83/TI-84	Activity	[0]
This book includes activities that ask students to predict the results of the planned simulation. Students will carry out numerous trials of the simulation using the Probability Simulation Applicat... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
How Random!	Randomness (Probability & Statistics)+	TI-Nspire	Activity	[0]
In this activity, students use simulations and graphs to explore the common-sense notion that repeatedly ﬂipping a coin results in �heads up� about half of the time. First, students simulate an... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
What's Normal, Anyway?	Means of Random Variables (Probability & Statistics)+	TI-Nspire	Activity	[0]
In this activity, students explore the normal distribution and several of its most interesting properties. First, they use a histogram of data from a binomial experiment to examine the general shape o... 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,...
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,...
Conditional Probability and Pr...	Probability Models (Probability & Statistics)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan	[0]
Introduces conditional probability and the probability of simultaneous events. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Fire!, Probability, and Chaos	Probability Models (Probability & Statistics)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan	[0]
Utilizes and reinforces concepts of probability, mean, line plots, experimental data, and chaos in analyzing a forest fire simulation. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
From Probability to Combinator...	Probability (Probability & Statistics)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan	[1]
Looks at data structures and their applications to probability theory. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Probability and Geometry	Probability (Probability & Statistics)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan	[1]
Students learn about how probability can be represented using geometry. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Probability and Sports	Probability (Probability & Statistics)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan	[0]
Considers probability concepts on the basis of statistics in professional sports. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Replacement and Probability	Probability Models (Probability & Statistics)	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,...
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