Activity Overview
In this activity, students perform a simulation to guess answers on a test and determine the experimental probability of passing the test. They then compare it with the theoretical probability.
Before the Activity
Set up the calculator as explained in the attached PDF file
See the attached PDF file for detailed instructions for this activity
Print pages 111 - 119 from the attached PDF file for your class
During the Activity
Distribute the pages to your class.
Follow the Activity procedures:
List the correct answer for each multiple choice question
Generate a list of random numbers between 1 and 4
Compare the two lists
Find the number of correct answers in the simulation
Use this data to plot a histogram, and find the mean, mode, and median for the number of correct answers
Compare the experimental and theoretical probabilities for the data
After the Activity
Students will complete the Data Collection and Analysis page and answer questions listed on it.
Review student results:
As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
Re-teach concepts as necessary