Probability and statistics all around us in the real world; therefore, these two concepts are essential for all math students to learn. This learning progression covers: Define and understand probability, Collecting data, then observing and predicting relative frequency, Probability modeling, Using uniform probability models to find probability, Observing frequencies to find non-uniform probability, Probability of compound events, Sample spaces for compound events, Design & use a simulation to generate frequencies for compound events, and teacher references filled with worksheets and activity aligned handouts for teaching each
of the concepts stated above. The learning progression is really tailored to students who learn better by working with their peers and enjoy hands-on activates. Attached along with this learning progression is a lesson plan that can be used to teach students the definition and basis of the term probability. This lesson includes a great game called Rock, Paper, Scissors, Chance Game where students work in pairs to solve if the game is rock, paper, scissors is truly fair? Haven’t you ever wondered? If you have, this lesson plan will show you how to use this activity to better address to students the definition of an event being equally likely and the essence of something being fair. This learning progression addresses the following common core cluster standards: CCSS.MATH CONTENT.7.SP.5-8.