WebQuest
Probability
Process
- Predict how many times a coin will land heads up or tails up when flipped 50 times. Flip a coin 50 times. Tally the heads and tails in the spreadsheet provided. How close was your prediction? Compare your results with those of your classmates.
*Either use a colored chip to represent heads/tails and flip it 50 times or use a website from below to virtually flip the coin. http://www.virtualcointoss.com/
javascript:nicTemp(); - Play the Monty Hall game and answer questions on provided worksheet. The well known Monty Hall probability problem is based on a television show of the 1960's and 1970's called Let's Make a Deal. Show host, Monty Hall would ask a contestant to pick one of three doors. Behind one of the three doors was a large prize. Behind the other two doors were lesser prizes, sometimes a group of goats grazing on fresh hay. Once the contestant picked a door, Monty would open one of the remaining two doors that did not have a prize. Then, he would offer the contestant a chance to switch doors. Play the Monty Hall simulation game listed below 10 times. Before playing, predict whether or not it is better to switch door selections after one is revealed. Tally your results on the Monty Hall Tally Table. What happened? Compare your results with those of your classmates.
*Monty Hall Game javascript:nicTemp();
*Monty Hall Dilemma - read after you play the game javascript:nicTemp(); - Play Chase Me game and answer all questions on provided worksheet for Task 3.
You're going to love this next one: Go to the Probability Fair link below. First, click the word "PLAY". You will be told you need to earn tickets. Click "Start a New Game" Choose your color(s) on the wheel and spin. Each winning spin will earn you tickets. You'll need a bunch of tickets (I'd recommend at least 20 to start) to continue. Go ahead....keep spinning...
Have enough tickets? Then click "enter the fair". You will find a few games to play, as well as the wheel spin tent (in case you need more tickets). Play all of the probability games according to the packet. Remember, each time you play it will cost you those tickets. Record your results in the packet and answer the questions about each game.
*Probability Fair javascript:nicTemp();- Create a fair chance probability game in groups of 2-4. Be sure to include the following:
- Title of your game
- Game components
- Directions so others can play
- List of rules
- Explanation of why your game is fair
- Title of your game
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