Spinner

In this activity, students adjust how many sections there are on a fair spinner then run simulated trials on that spinner as a way to develop concepts of probability. A table next to the spinner displays the theoretical probability for each color section of the spinner and records the experimental probability from the spinning trials. This activity allows students to explore the topics of experimental and theoretical probability by seeing them displayed side by side for the spinner they have created. This activity includes supplemental materials, including background information about the topics covered, a description of how to use the application, and exploration questions for use with the java applet.
Resource ID#: 25378 Type: Virtual Manipulative
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Direct Link: http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/BasicSpinner/

General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators, Students
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, LCD Projector, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Java Plugin
Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)
Keywords: probability, experimental probability, theoretical probability, independent event, data, simulation, model, spinner
Instructional Component Type(s): Virtual Manipulative,  Teaching Idea,  Data Set
Instructional Design Framework(s): Demonstration, Confirmation Inquiry (Level 1), Learning Cycle (e.g., 5E)
Resource Collection: General Collection

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