Lesson 5.1 - Defining Probability

(Activity-Based Lesson Format)

Relevant Context

  • Baseball

  • The “Curse” of the Home Run Derby

Stats Content (CED Topics 4.1-4.3)

  • Definition & Properties of Probability

  • Probability Models

  • Law of Large Numbers

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Teacher Guide

Video with guidance for teachers using this lesson.

5.1 Student Items

Handout: pdf, docx

5.1 Teacher Items

Handout Key: pdf, docx

Supplies List: brown paper bags & beads of different colors (see lesson handout)

CED/Textbook Alignment: page

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