Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Combinations StudyJam

Subject Area

Mathematics

Grade(s)

7

Overview

In this interactive activity, students will be led through steps to find all the combinations of a particular event. There are teaching activities as well as practice activities available. A handout that reviews the strategies taught during the activity can be printed. After utilizing this resource, the students can complete the short quiz to assess their understanding.

    Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 7

    MA19.7.16

    Find probabilities of simple and compound events through experimentation or simulation and by analyzing the sample space, representing the probabilities as percents, decimals, or fractions.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:MA19.7.16

    Vocabulary

    • Tree diagram
    • Compound probability
    • Simulation
    • Sample space
    • Event

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • how the sample space is used to find the probability of compound events.
    • A compound event consists of two or more simple events.
    • A sample space is a list of all possible outcomes of an experiment.
    • how to make an organized list.
    • how to create a tree diagram.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • find probabilities of compound events using organized lists, tables, tree diagrams and simulations
    • Represent sample spaces for compound events using methods such as organized lists, tables and tree diagrams.
    • For an event described in everyday language (e.g., "rolling double sixes"), identify the outcomes in the sample space which compose the event.
    • Design a simulation to generate frequencies for compound events.
    • Use a designed simulation to generate frequencies for compound events.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • the probability of a compound event is the fraction of outcomes in the sample space for which the compound event occurs.
    • A compound event can be simulated using an experiment.
    Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 7 - Grade 7 Accelerated

    MA19.7A.32

    Find probabilities of simple and compound events through experimentation or simulation and by analyzing the sample space, representing the probabilities as percents, decimals, or fractions.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:MA19.7A.32

    Vocabulary

    • Tree diagram
    • Compound probability
    • Simulation
    • Sample space
    • Event

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • how the sample space is used to find the probability of compound events.
    • A compound event consists of two or more simple events.
    • A sample space is a list of all possible outcomes of an experiment.
    • how to make an organized list.
    • how to create a tree diagram.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • find probabilities of compound events using organized lists, tables, tree diagrams and simulations
    • Represent sample spaces for compound events using methods such as organized lists, tables and tree diagrams.
    • For an event described in everyday language (e.g., "rolling double sixes"), identify the outcomes in the sample space which compose the event.
    • Design a simulation to generate frequencies for compound events.
    • Use a designed simulation to generate frequencies for compound events.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • the probability of a compound event is the fraction of outcomes in the sample space for which the compound event occurs.
    • A compound event can be simulated using an experiment.
    Link to Resource

    CR Resource Type

    Interactive/Game

    Resource Provider

    http://studyjams.scholastic.com/
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