Statistics

Elementary Probability Theory:  What is Probability?

Essential Question:  Why would anyone study probability?  

Content Objectives:  The students will be able to...

• Assign probabilities to events.
• Explain how the law of large numbers relates to relative frequencies.
• Apply basic rules of probability to everyday life.
• Explain the relationship between statistics and probability.

Language Objectives:  The students will be able to explain the law of large numbers both orally and in written form.

Class Activities for February 27:
Journal Quick Write- The value r
Annotating Texts-  How do I read my college math book?
Summarizing the "Big Idea"
Wrap-up