8.11 The student will analyze problem situations and make predictions, using knowledge of probability.
Move the slider " r " to change the size of the circle.
What is the probability of throwing a dart and landing on the circle when the radius of the circle is r ?
Move the sliders at the bottom to check your answer."
- Illuminations The interactive tool in this i-Math investigation is a box model that allows students to explore the relationship between theoretical and experimental probabilities.
- Greedy Pig
- Fish Tank
- Train Race
- LearnAlberta Click on "Skip Intro", then click on "Lesson". Choose lesson 19 for notes on Probability.
- ExploreLearning Teachers have to assign the Experimental and Theoretical Probability to their classes. Students should read the Exploration Guide.
- Larson´s Software Students need to be enrolled by their teachers. Click on the Probability, then click on Making Predictions. Do the See It, Try It, and Zap It.
Lesson 5-2: Predictions Based On Probability
Use this worksheet to practice finding the probability of throwing a dart into the circle. Answer the questions on the right.
Created with GeoGebra by J. Carter, 3/14/07