Tuesday, September 15, 2015

9/15 Mystery Spinner Lesson

1.  Warm-up:  Yesterday we started the Mystery Spinner lesson.  Turn to the Classwork section of your notebook where you recorded the data.

Which color seems to be most likely?  Which color seems to be least likely?  Do you think there are more than 3 colors on the Mystery Spinner?  Explain why or why not.

2.  Having trouble accessing the eBook?  You can still access the Review/Preview and Homework Help without signing in.  Go to Mr. Robinett's website and click on the "eBook and Resources" tab.

3.  Finish Lesson 1.2.2 (instructions in GC)
  • Lesson Objective:  I will be able to explain the difference between theoretical and experimental probability, using the Mystery Spinner as an example.
4.  Closure:
  • What is the difference between theoretical and experimental probability?
  • If we were to spin the spinner 500 times, what would you expect to happen to the experimental probability in relation to the theoretical probability?
Homework:  Lesson 1.2.2 R/P (answers in GC)