Plinko Probability

The students will play a classic game from a popular show. Through this they can explore the probability that the ball will land on each of the numbers and discover that more accurate results coming from repeated testing. The simulation can be adjusted to influence fairness and randomness of the results.

Resource ID#: 13532 Type: Virtual Manipulative

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Direct Link: http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/plinko-probability

General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics

Grade Level(s): 7, 9, 10, 11, 12

Intended Audience: Educators , Students

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, LCD Projector, Java Plugin

Instructional Time: 30 Minute(s)

Keywords: Plinko, Probability, Simulation, histogram, random, distribution, probability model

Instructional Component Type(s): Virtual Manipulative

Instructional Design Framework(s): Demonstration, Learning Cycle (e.g., 5E)

Resource Collection: iCPALMS

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