Plinko Probability

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Title:

 Plinko Probability

URL:

 https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/plinko-probability

Content Source:

 Other
PhET
Type: Learning Activity

Overview:

In this PhET activity, students will drop balls through a triangular grid of pegs and see them accumulate in containers. Switch to a histogram view and compare the distribution of balls to an ideal binomial distribution. Adjust the binary probability and develop your knowledge of statistics! This activity could be used to help teach a lesson on probability. This Phet activity can be downloaded and assigned to Google Classroom.

Content Standard(s):
Mathematics
MA2019 (2019)
Grade: 7
14. Define and develop a probability model, including models that may or may not be uniform, where uniform models assign equal probability to all outcomes and non-uniform models involve events that are not equally likely.

a. Collect and use data to predict probabilities of events.

b. Compare probabilities from a model to observed frequencies, explaining possible sources of discrepancy.
Alabama Alternate Achievement Standards
AAS Standard:
M.AAS.7.14 Describe the probability of events occurring as possible or impossible.
Mathematics
MA2019 (2019)
Grade: 7
Accelerated
30. Define and develop a probability model, including models that may or may not be uniform, where uniform models assign equal probability to all outcomes and non-uniform models involve events that are not equally likely.

a. Collect and use data to predict probabilities of events.

b. Compare probabilities from a model to observe frequencies, explaining possible sources of discrepancy. [Grade 7, 14]
Tags: binomial distribution, model, probability
License Type: Custom Permission Type
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Author: YVETTE AKRIDGE