Learning Experiences, Resources and Assessments

Learning Experiences: (S=Phillip’s set menu)

• Welcome to the Fair! – Introduction to probability with video
• Cat and Mouse – Introduction to the problem
• Cat and Mouse – Testing of other boards
• Read the book Jumanji by Chris Van Allsburg and then complete this dice activity Jumanji Probability Dice
• Maths 300 Greedy Pig– This is a fun whole class probability lesson that also involves making a stem and leaf chart
• (S)Theoretical-vs-common-language -(1 period) you need to teach theoretical probability first.
• (S)Theoretical vs Experimental Probability
• (S) Probability with 2 dice
• (S)Complete Probability Inquiry 1
• (S)Complete Probability Inquiry 2

Resources:

•       Theoretical Probability explained   Great video 
•       Experimental Probability explained  Great video
  

IXL Practice:

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Grade 3 U.1 Certain, probable, unlikely, and impossible U.4 Combinations Grade 4 V.1 Calculate probability V.2 Make predictions V.5 Combinations	Grade 5 Y.4 Calculate probability Y.5 Make predictions Y.6 Combinations Y.7 Probabilities of compound events	Grade 6 S.4 Identify representative, random, and biased samples BB.1 Combinations BB.2 Probability of one event BB.3 Make predictions BB.4 Probability of opposite, mutually exclusive, and overlapping events BB.5 Compound events – find the number of outcomes by counting BB.6 Identify dependent and independent events BB.7 Probability of dependent and independent events

Assessments:

• Probability-Assessment – Can be used as a pre or post
• Probability-Assessment1-KEY
• Fair Games (can be used as an assessment) – Students create their own game using the skills they have learned in the unit