8.SP.2: Solve problems involving the probability of independent events (an…
Solve problems involving the probability of independent events (an adjacent-grade match).
The Manitoba Mathematics, Kindergarten to Grade 8 outcome 8.SP.2 (Statistics and Probability) for Grade 8 says: “Solve problems involving the probability of independent events (an adjacent-grade match).” This Fieldbook unit teaches it hands-on, with everyday materials and a printable teacher guide and student sheet for every lesson. Official wording: Manitoba Mathematics, Kindergarten to Grade 8.
Is It Fair? Chance and Probability Grades 6–7 · partly supports this outcome
Is a six harder to roll? Which bag gives the best chance of a red? Why does horse 7 always win? Can you design a fair game? Four lessons with dice, coins, counters and spinners where students test their hunches and find out what chance really does.
- Can you design a fair game? 50–60 min
Teams test three two-player games with coins, dice and spinners, and find that a game that sounds fair, odd or even products of two dice, gives one player three times the chance of the other. Using tree diagrams and tables, students find the probability of each player winning, then design, test and defend a fair game of their own.
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