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reSolve: Probability - Forensic Investigations

This lesson investigates real-world applications of probability. Students examine real-world case studies of probability being applied in misleading ways. They assess and explain the flaws in the mathematical methodology used. There is also an emphasis on accurate and inaccurate ways of communicating mathematical concepts ...

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ReSolve: Hot Streaks

This sequence of two lessons students investigate streaks in statistical data. They develop tests for randomness in order to distinguish between random and non-random results and use their understanding of randomness to investigate the existence or otherwise of the 'hot streak' phenomenon in basketball. Each lesson is outlined ...

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Would you rather …?

In this lesson students collect data, creating and analysing two-way tables, by playing the popular game ‘Would you rather…?’ Students collect data in a two-way table, extract and describe data in two-way tables using boolean statements, identify and begin to analyse/explain association between two variables.

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Egg roulette: Part 2

In Part 1, students were introduced to probability without replacement, by exploring the game of egg roulette. Contestants take it in turns to choose an egg and smash it on their head hoping to avoid the 3 raw eggs! In this lesson, students consolidate and make deeper connections using simulation to address misconceptions ...

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Egg roulette: Part 1

Smashing good fun learning about probability without replacement, by playing and exploring the game of egg roulette – 12 eggs, 3 raw and 9 cooked. Contestants take it in turns to choose an egg and smash it on their head hoping to avoid the 3 raw eggs!

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Goat Squad (Partitioning numbers and dependent probability) - ABC Education

The Rocksteady Reds cheer squad is competing against the Blue Boing Boings to be the first to build a triangle and win the cheerleading competition. Will you use your strategies for addition and partitioning numbers to help your team win? Mathematical ideas and strategies this game supports: addition and partitioning numbers; ...