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Connecting Theoretical and Experimental Probability PerformanceConnecting Theoretical and Experimental Probability Performance
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Radford University
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7th - 12th
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Math
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Connecting Theoretical and Experimental Probability

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Play some games, develop a law, and then call it a day. Learners first perform a small number of trials for a probability experiment, then predict the result for a larger number of trials. They then compile data from the entire class to discover the law of large numbers.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

theoretical probability, experimental probability, probability experiments

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math

Instructional Ideas

  • Allow the class to choose the experiment to perform

Classroom Considerations

  • Scholars should understand the difference between theoretical and experimental probability
  • Requires cards, dice, or coins for the experiment

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  • Includes a rubric and self-assessment scoring sheet
  • Provides student worksheets to help with understanding

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  • None

Common Core

7.SP.C.6

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