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A Simulation
 


Activity Overview

In this activity, students use the CellSheet™ Application to simulate a probability event. This activity simulates an experiment performing a survey. Students can see that the results of a random survey can vary widely if a small sample size is used.

Before the Activity

  • Install the CellSheet on the calculator using the TI Connect™, TI-Connectivity cable, and Unit to Unit cables
  • See the attached PDF file for detailed instructions for this activity
  • Print pages 99 - 108 from the attached PDF file for your class

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    		During the Activity

    		Distribute the pages to your class.

    Follow the Activity procedures:
  • Open the CellSheet Application on the calculator and start a new spreadsheet
  • Randomly generate numbers
  • Identify conditions that will classify the numbers as votes for the 3 candidates
  • Repeat the process four times
  • Graph the data obtained in the form of a pie chart
  • Compare the values obtained with the given poll figures


    		After the Activity

    		Students will complete the worksheet and answer questions. Review student results:
  • As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
  • Re-teach concepts as necessary

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    Subject Area:
    Math : Statistics : Probability and Simulation

    Author:
    Texas Instruments

    Level:
    9-12

    Activity Time:
    60 Minutes

    Device:
    TI-83 Plus Family, TI-84 Plus Family

    Apps:
    CellSheet™

    Software:
    TI Connect™

    Accessories:
    TI Connectivity Cable, Unit-to-Unit link cables

    Other:
    This is Activity 10 from the EXPLORATIONS Book:
    Exploring Mathematics with the CellSheet™ Application

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