Experimental Probability Activity (dice lab)
Mr Thomas' Math Shop
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Grade Levels
7th - 11th
Subjects
Resource Type
Formats Included
- PDF
Pages
4 pages
Mr Thomas' Math Shop
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Description
In this activity students work with a partner to roll a pair of dice (many times) and record the sum of the dice in a data collection sheet. Once the data has been collected the students are walked through the process of calculating the experimental probability for each sum and then the theoretical probability for each sum and are asked questions about the differences they find between the values. Students also make a bar graph using the percentages for theoretical probability and can visually see what a normal distribution looks like.
Total Pages
4 pages
Answer Key
Not Included
Teaching Duration
1 hour
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