Tree Diagrams and Probability

This lesson will help students develop the' ability to create tree diagrams and figure probabilities of events based on those diagrams. The site also provides links to discussions and activities related to tree diagrams. The students will use techniques (tree diagrams) to identify the possible outcomes of an experiment or sample space and compute the probability of an event.

Weblink address (URL):

Tree Diagrams and Probability

Standards & Objectives

Learning objectives:

Upon completion of this lesson, students will:

be able to create tree diagrams
be able to figure probabilities based on tree diagrams
practice adding and multiplying fractions
be able to explain complementary probabilities

Lesson Variations

Blooms taxonomy level:

Understanding

Helpful Hints

Materials:

Access to a browser
Pencil and paper

References

Contributors:

Originator:

Ayers Institute for Learning & Innovation

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