T.i.P.S.

  • Lightbulb Students will use theoretical probability to make predictions and determine solutions for simple and compound events. Theoretical probability involves the likelihood of an event occurring that is predicted by using formulas and mathematical calculations without conducting an experiment. 

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  • Lyle and his siblings are playing a game involving a spinner during Family Game Night. Using the spinner below, how many times would Lyle and his siblings expect to land on the letter ”B” if they spin 128 times?
     
    Spinner showing the letters a, b, c, d, e  

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    (6) Proportionality. The student applies mathematical process standards to use probability and statistics to describe or solve problems involving proportional relationships. The student is expected to:

    (D) make predictions and determine solutions using theoretical probability for simple and compound events 

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