Bath School Department 2003
Content Area: Mathematics
Grade: 8

Content Standard: D. Probability: Students will understand and apply concepts of probability.
Common Assessment:
MAP Task Is it Fair?
Performance Indicators

Students will be able to:

Essential Elements (Specific grade level learning objectives)
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Performance Activities

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Classroom Assessments
Vocabulary

1. Find the probability of simple events and make predictions by applying the theories of probability.

Calculate probability of simple events.

Use concrete probability models to predictions.

Lesson 6-8 Simple events

Chapter 13 Discrete Math and Probability

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2. Explain the idea that probability can be represented as a fraction between and including zero and one.

Apply probabilities to ratios and proportions.

Lesson 6-8 Simple events

Chapter 13 Discrete Math and Probability

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3. Use simulations to estimate probabilities.

Use concrete simulations such as dice rolling or penny tossing to estimate probabilities.

Lesson 13-8 Using experiments to predict

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4. Find all possible combinations and arrangements involving a limited number of variables.

Count outcomes using a tree diagram or the fundamental principle of counting.

Find number of permutations and combinations.

Chapter 13 Discrete Math and Probability

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Lesson 6-8 Simple events

Chapter 13 Discrete Math and Probability

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