Who Would Have Figured? (Probability)

"Students discover what happens when a coin is tossed a few times versus when a coin is tossed many times. They discover the answer to "What is the probability of heads, and does it change as you toss the coin more times?" from Beacon Learning Center.
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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 6, 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Adobe Acrobat Reader
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s)
Keywords: probability, experimental, coin tossing
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet
Instructional Design Framework(s): Confirmation Inquiry (Level 1)
Resource Collection: General Collection

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1 Lesson Plan

M & M Candy: I Want Green "Students compare mathematical expectations and experimental probability; then explain any difference in the two numbers. Students use colored candy pieces (such as M & M's) for their data collection, comparisons, and explanations." from Beacon Learning Center.

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