Class members demonstrate a proficiency with conditional probabilities through this task. Individuals calculate probabilities using multiplication and addition. They also distinguish between repetition and non-repetition while calculating probabilities.

Concepts

conditional probability, probability, probability word problems, permutations, combinations

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use as a performance task assessment of conditional probability
• Create similar tasks and form collaborative groups to complete each task

Classroom Considerations

• Learners should be proficient with conditional probabilities as well as combining multiple events through multiplication and addition

Pros

• Combines several probability concepts in a single task
• Presents the problem as open-ended to eliminate leading language

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSS-CP.A.1 HSS-CP.A.2 HSS-CP.B.6