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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	[1]
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,...
Generating a Sequence	Randomness (Probability & Statistics)	TI-82	Activity	[0]
These instructions, for using the sequence command to generate either a specific sequence, or a series of pseudo-random numbers, include questions and answers for testing students' understanding. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Random Numbers from the Home S...	Randomness (Probability & Statistics)	TI-82	Activity	[0]
A guide to generating pseudo-random numbers in specified ranges on your TI-82 (with a note about the TI-83 version). Includes practice questions for students, with answers. 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,...
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,...
Poisson Probability Distributi...	Probability (Probability & Statistics)	TI-83/TI-84	Activity	[0]
This activity describes differences between Poisson and binomial events, and then details how to evaluate a Poisson probability on your TI-83. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Sampling without Replacement	Probability (Probability & Statistics)	TI-83/TI-84	Activity	[0]
A common area of probability experiments is related to "shuffling" the order of a set, or sampling from a set without replacement. In the Ti-82/83 series calculator, both can be done with a similar ap... 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,...
Basketball Probability	Probability (Probability & Statistics)	Computer	Lesson Plan	[0]
This is an extended Logo investigation of probabilities and of modeling real-life situations: that of a 1 and 1 shooter in basketball, and the expected probabilities arising from past performance. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Rolling a Pair of Dice	Probability (Probability & Statistics)	Computer	Lesson Plan	[0]
In this lesson, students use Logo for a computer simulation for rolling dice to speed up the work such that they can "roll dice" more times, keeping track of the outcomes. It is not intended to be an ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
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