Theoretical Probability Math Games

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In this series of games, your students will learn to develop a uniform probability model by assigning equal probability to all outcomes, and use the model to determine probabilities of events. The Theoretical Probability learning objective — based on CCSS and state standards — delivers improved student engagement and academic performance in your classroom, as demonstrated by research. This learning objective directly references 7.SP.C.7.a as written in the common core national math standards.

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Concepts Covered

If the number of outcomes is unknown, then the approximate frequency can be found by making a series of random selections and recording the relative frequencies. A probability model provides a probability for each possible nonoverlapping outcome. The collection of all possible individual outcomes is known as the sample space for the model.

Probabilities can be theoretical (based on the structure of the process and its outcomes) or empirical (based on observed data generated by the process). Theoretical probability is the expected likelihood of an outcome. Develop a theoretical probability model that gives equally likely outcomes for success. Identify the probability of events based on a uniform sample space.

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The Alchemist and The Fairies Estimated Duration: 20 minutes Help The Alchemist manage her magical garden! Come ready to learn probability!
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Calculating Equal Chance Probabilities Estimated Duration: 5 minutes In this lesson, students will learn how to calculate the probability of specific events when each outcome has an equal chance of occurring. They will review the concept of probability, understand how to use probability notation, and practice finding the probability by dividing the number of desired outcomes by the total number of possible outcomes in a sample space.
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Basketball Master Estimated Duration: 12 minutes Shoot a basketball through the hoop and answer some questions along the way! The game does not have any instructional content, it simply has review questions spread throughout.
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Galaxy Escape Estimated Duration: 20 minutes 10 Bright Monsters have been captured in space and they need your help to cross the galaxy jumping between platforms, finding them, and releasing them by correctly answering each question. Each monster that you release and unlock will be available to play with in the next level, in the search for the next monster. In your journey, you’ll be able to find power-ups, like ‘Double points’ and ‘Slow down’, which can be activated by finding gems, and their duration can be extended by correctly answering a question. Unlock and release the 10 different monsters and a spaceship along 10 different levels, while you make the most possible points.
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