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Title:
| Math: Probability |
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Description:
| Theses sites explore the concepts of probability and chance. Includes interactive sites figuring the probability of coin flips, dice rolls, etc. There are several suggested classroom activities that use manipulatives to explore probability. There are also animated movies that explain probability. |
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Grade Level:
| 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
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Resource Links:
| A Math Dictionary
Learn definition and basic probability formula in this interactive dictionary. Click on the "Pp" letter-link and choose word "Probability" on the left.
MathForum: Probability in the Real World
Read to find out the different ways probability is used in our everyday lives.
M&M Graphing and Probability
This class activity uses M&Ms to teach students about probability and graphing.
Coin Flipping Page
This interactive coin flipping site lets you choose how many coins to flip. View the results with the number of heads or tails calculated for you.
Probability of Childhood Games
This activity has students work with spinners to explore probability.
Probability with Chips and Pennies
In this activity students work with numbered chips and pennies to determine probability.
Math Forum: Introduction to Probability
This site is a good introduction to the basics of probability with an explanation of one and two event outcomes.
BrainPop: Probability
Follow links on this page to view three animated movies. Learn how to calculate basic probability and probability of compound and independent events. Don't forget visit the "Bob the Ex-Lab Rat" page for fun experiments. NOTE: The web site is available by subscription only.
Balloon Bonanza
Here is a fun game for younger kids to practice probability outcomes by picking the right balloon.
Let's Do Math
Students figure the probability of rolling a five with one or two dice.
The Cereal Box Problem
In this classroom activity students figure the number of boxes of cereal you have to buy to get a certain number of prizes. Click on "Introduction" at the bottom to read more.
Spinning Probability
Match a probability outcome with a spinner in this online game.
ThinkQuest: Probability Central
This site contains a lesson and exercises on probability. Also includes an interactive poker game that calculates the probability of each hand.
Figure This: Roll the Dice
Read the question and then decide if the dice game is fair to both players. Click on "Getting Started" for tips on how to solve this problem.
Introduction to Probability
This page provides a good introductory explanation of probability that includes examples and interactive problems. There are links to more advanced lessons, worksheets, and an interactive puzzle at the bottom. NOTE: The site has a link to a mathematics forum.
Grade Five: Probability Experiment
Try to predict an outcome of rolling dice in this online experiment.
Area Probability
Manipulate the size of a circle and a rectangle to explore the probability that a dart thrown into the rectangle will land in the circle. You can also click on the icons below the graph to see a table of your results.
Math in Daily Life: Playing To Win
Find out about probability, risk, and how casino games use these to stay in business.
edHelper: Probability Theme Unit
Explore links on this page to find various worksheets on probability.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1, 3, 4, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1
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