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Random Rainbow Ratios?

Activity Overview

In this activity, students will apply concepts of probability, including complimentary, mutually exclusive, compound, independent, and dependent events. Activity will also reinforce fraction, decimal, and percent equivalencies. Students will send, compile, and receive data using Activity Center in TI Navigator.

Before the Activity

Setup your TI Navigator system. You should be familiar with Send to Class, Activity Center, and Quick Poll for this activity. Fill the cups with candies. Each group of 3-4 students will have one cup. Copy the following recording sheet for each student.

During the Activity

Directions: Follow the attached procedures.

After the Activity

Assess your students' understanding by using Send to Class, LearningCheck? and Class Analysis.