Activity Overview
Students explore probability and patterns in fractions, decimals, and percents by spinning three spinners and recording and analyzing the results.
Before the Activity
See the attached PDF file for detailed instructions for this activity
Print student activity sheets pages 108 - 109 from attached PDF for your class.
During the Activity
Distribute the pages to the class.
Follow the activity procedures:
Make a simple spinning device using a paper clip, a pencil, and one of the spinner circles
Tally the results after ten spins using Spinner A
Use the calculator to record probability as fractions, decimals, and percents
Spin Spinner A 40 times to collect data, record the results as fractions, decimals, and percents after every 10 spins
Spin and collect data in the same way for Spinners B and C
Compile the data into one class chart for each spinner
Analyze the class data and write about the pattern noticed
After the Activity
Review student results
As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
Re-teach concepts as necessary