Combinations StudyJam

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

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.

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.

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.

CR Resource Type

Interactive/Game

Resource Provider

http://studyjams.scholastic.com/

Accessibility

Text Resources: Content is organized under headings and subheadings
ALSDE LOGO