Integrated Math II · Week 20 · Applications of Probability
Conditional Thinking
Given that changes probability; how context changes the meaning of a claim.
- Students will
- Students use conditional probabilities to test a claim and decide whether two events are independent.
- SEL skill
- Notice an urge to believe a claim and slow down to test it
- What it looks like
- Students use emotions as a signal to slow down and check a claim before believing it.
- Content focus
- Conditional probability and independence in claims
- Format
- Collaborative analysis
Responsible decision-making
Responsible decision-making means pausing to think about ethics, safety, and consequences before you decide. More responsible decision-making activities
What you get
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Standards
- S-CP.3: High School Statistics and Probability: Conditional Probability and the Rules of Probability, standard 3
- S-CP.6: High School Statistics and Probability: Conditional Probability and the Rules of Probability, standard 6
- Standard for Mathematical Practice: MP3 Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others
- CA Mathematics Framework (2023): Reasoning with Data
- Traditional course: Geometry
Fits these textbook chapters
- CCSS Integrated Pathway Mathematics II, Unit 4: Applications of Probability
- Carnegie Learning Integrated Math II, Module 5: Making Informed Decisions
- CPM Core Connections Integrated II, Chapter 7: Proof and Conditional Probability
- Savvas enVision Integrated Mathematics II, Topic 10: Probability
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More responsible decision-making activities for Integrated Math II
- Rational or Not? Responsible decision-makingStudents argue whether sums and products are rational, practicing evidence over gut feeling.
- The Quadratic Formula Responsible decision-makingChoosing the best solving method and explaining the decision.
- Comparing Growth Responsible decision-makingExponential eventually beats linear; comparing two savings plans.
- Fair Games Responsible decision-makingStudents design games and test whether they are fair.
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