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Let's Count the Ways

Subject Area
Math: Middle Grades Math: Basic Facts
Math: Middle Grades Math: Number Sense
Math: Middle Grades Math: Statistics and Probability
Level
6-8
Activity Time
50 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-34 MultiView™ / TI-30 XS MultiView™
Resource Types
Lessons

Let's Count the Ways

Activity Overview

Students will be introduced to the different ways to calculate numbers of outcomes, including using the counting principle. They will also evaluate expressions using permutations of data without repeat elements, both manually and on the TI-34 MultiView™ calculator.

Before the Activity

Download the attached document and look over the information on the first page. Distribute the Student Worksheet for use during the activity.

During the Activity

Discuss the material from the activity pages and worksheet with students as needed.

After the Activity

Encourage students to summarize what they have learned from completing the activity.

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Subject Area
Math: Middle Grades Math: Basic Facts
Math: Middle Grades Math: Number Sense
Math: Middle Grades Math: Statistics and Probability
Level
6-8
Activity Time
50 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-34 MultiView™ / TI-30 XS MultiView™
Resource Types
Lessons
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