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Math Example--Probability Concepts--Probability: Example 18

Math Example--Probability Concepts--Probability: Example 18

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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
Grade Range 6 - 12
Curriculum Nodes Algebra
    • Probability and Data Analysis
        • Probability
Copyright Year 2013
Keywords probability, calculating probability