Display Title
Math Example--Probability Concepts--Probability: Example 18
Display Title
Math Example--Probability Concepts--Probability: Example 18
Math Example--Probability Concepts--Probability: Example 18
Topic
Probability and Statistics
Description
This example presents a drawer with colored socks including blue, pink, yellow, green, white, black, and purple. Students calculate the probability of not selecting purple socks by finding non-purple totals divided by overall totals. This exercise reinforces basic principles while using visual aids for clarity in solving problems involving non-desired outcomes.
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Common Core Standards | CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.SP.C.8, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.CP.A.1, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.CP.A.2, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.CP.A.3, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.CP.A.4, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.CP.A.5, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.CP.B.6, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.CP.B.7, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.CP.B.8, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.CP.B.9, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.SP.C.5 |
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Grade Range | 6 - 12 |
Curriculum Nodes |
Algebra • Probability and Data Analysis • Probability |
Copyright Year | 2013 |
Keywords | probability, calculating probability |