Probability of Events - Grades 6-8

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Summary

This toolkit will address the definition of a chance event, as well as individual outcome definitions. This toolkit details a variety of chance events.

Goals and Standards

Colorado Academic Standards:

7.SP.C. Statistics and probability: Investigate Chance Processes and Develop, use, and evaluate probability models.

Mathematical Practice Standards

MP4. Model with mathematics
MP5. Use appropriate tools strategically.

Learning Goal:

Students will be able to explain the likelihood of an outcome to a chance event as a decimal and fraction between 0 and 1, and a percentage.
Students will be able to conclude that an outcome that is closer to 0 indicates that the event is unlikely, whereas an event closer to 1 is likely to happen.
Students will be able to approximate the probability of a chance event by collecting data using their choice of manipulatives. They could then predict outcomes for ensuing trials.

Materials List

Materials for virtual classes:

Encourage students to gather: computer, pencil, paper.
Provide students with the following online documents through preferred platform (Schoology, TEAMS, email, etc.) (exclude answer sheets for students):
Pre-Assessment and Answer Key
Probability Slideshow
Likeliness Matching and Answer Key
Likeliness Scenario Chart and Answer Key
Provide website to students who are prepared to move forward toward the end of the lesson for a fun virtual game! Mr. Nussbaum’s Website
Post-Assessment and Answer Key

Materials for in-person classes:

Encourage students to gather: Pencils, and provide to students technology if possible!
- If technology is not possible, please provide a variety of manipulatives students could use such as a die to each student, a spinner, or a deck of cards depending on students' manipulative choice.
Provide the same links or print-outs of links listed above.