7.MATH.6.D
Make predictions and determine solutions using theoretical probability for simple and compound events.
Grade 7 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2012
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predictionssolutionstheoretical probabilitysimple eventscompound events
Skills
- make predictions (using theoretical probability for simple and compound events) #dok2
- determine solutions (using theoretical probability for simple and compound events) #dok2
- apply theoretical probability (to real-world and mathematical contexts involving events) #dok2
- analyze situations (to identify and use theoretical probabilities) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can define theoretical probability for simple and compound events. #dok1
- I can identify simple and compound events in a given situation. #dok1
- I can calculate theoretical probabilities for given events. #dok2
- I can make predictions about outcomes using theoretical probability of events. #dok2
- I can use theoretical probability to determine solutions for mathematical problems. #dok2
- I can distinguish between simple and compound events when making predictions. #dok2
- I can analyze a situation and select the theoretical probability needed to solve a problem. #dok3
- I can justify solutions and predictions based on the theoretical probability analysis. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Theoretical probability is a mathematical tool for making predictions and determining possible solutions for both simple and compound events.
- Understanding how to calculate and use theoretical probability helps to evaluate likely outcomes and solve problems in real-world and mathematical contexts.
Essential Questions
- What is theoretical probability and how is it different from experimental probability?
- How can we use theoretical probability to make predictions about possible outcomes?
- How do we calculate theoretical probability for simple and compound events?
- How can we determine the solution to a problem using theoretical probability?
- In what ways is understanding theoretical probability useful in daily life or other subject areas?