Probability Activities
for Problem Solving and Skills
Reinforcement
Grades 7–11, 308 pages
Introduce Probability Concepts to Students Who Might Not
Otherwise Experience Them
Probability Activities uses practical situations
to sustain class interest and encourage participation while
developing specific problem-solving techniques. Palindromes,
magic squares, alpha-numerics, brain busters, and problems
from The Guinness Book of World Records appear in
many lessons. Unique problems promote interesting discussions
that motivate students.
Probability Activities is a series of 61 lesson guides,
each designed to be covered in one class period. Each lesson
includes an outline of objectives, required materials, and
a description of class activities. These lesson guides include
transparency masters for group work and problem sets. Most
lessons include quizzes. Six unit tests and answer keys are
included.
Probability Activities is a great resource for the
general math and pre-algebra classroom!
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# 017-R730 |
Probability Activities |
$23.00 |
Probability Simulations
Grades 8–12, 160 Pages
Graphing calculators are powerful tools for teaching and learning
the concepts of probability. With calculators, your students
can quickly run numerous trials in a simulation without the
tedium that can come from flipping a coin or rolling dice many
times. Through calculator simulations, students more easily
understand how the observed relative frequency for a large
number of trials approaches the theoretical probability, and
they begin to understand variability in sampling.
Use the investigations in Probability Simulations to
develop and reinforce the basic concepts of probability. The
activities can be used to enrich any mathematics curriculum
or to further the ideas covered in standard textbooks. They
are ideal for extended class periods.
Any graphing calculator with a random-number generator can
be used to complete the 13 probability simulations. Calculator
programs for the activities can be downloaded from the accompanying
CD-ROM onto Texas Instruments TI-82 and TI-83, and Casio™ CFX-9970,
9870, and 9850 graphing calculators, entered by hand from the
program listings, or adapted to other calculators following
the program annotations.
As a teacher acquainted with the basic concepts of probability,
you can use this book to create a rich and rewarding classroom
experience.
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# 017-R731 |
Probability Simulations |
$23.00 |
