Heads or Tails

A probability experiment that demonstrates what it really means to say that a tossed coin will come up heads one-half of the time.

Topic Subtopic Result
The Nature of Mathematics Problem Solving Can apply the strategy "look for a pattern"
Statistics and Probability General Understands the statistical concept of "sample"
Understands the effect of sample size on the accuracy of measured probabilities
Understands the concept "probability"
Charts and Graphs Understands the purpose and value of organizing information in charts
Can represent and interpret numerical data in chart and graph form

Real World Connection: Probability
Grades: 4 - 8
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Running time 5:40 minutes.

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