Purpose: Predict how many times each number will come up if you throw a dice 60 times.
Skill: Practicing predicting and learning about probability
Number of people: One or small group
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PREDICTION AND PROBABILITY
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Purpose: Predict how many times each number will come up if you throw a dice 60 times. Skill: Practicing predicting and learning about probability Number of people: One or small group |
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Directions:
1. Predict how many times each number will come up if you throw the die 60 times. Record your prediction.
2. Throw the die 60 times. Keep track of your throws by using the paper provided to cross out a number each time you throw. Also keep track of which number it lands on by marking in the chart provided.
3. Can you make a graph of your findings? Use the graph paper provided. If possible compare your graph to someone else's graph.
4. What do your findings say about the probability of throwing a six? A one? According to your graph, which number is most likely to be thrown?
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