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Number Sense

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Studying shapes, sizes and spatial relationships in mathematics

Measurement

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Probability and Statistics

Analyzing uncertainty and likelihood of events and outcomes

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Visualize equations and functions with interactive graphs and plots

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Graph functions and perform calculations in 3D

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Number Sense

Number Sense

Understanding numbers, their relationships and numerical reasoning

Algebra

Algebra

Using symbols to solve equations and express patterns

Geometry

Geometry

Studying shapes, sizes and spatial relationships in mathematics

Measurement

Measurement

Quantifying and comparing attributes like length, weight and volume

Operations

Operations

Performing mathematical operations like addition, subtraction, division

Probability and Statistics

Probability and Statistics

Analyzing uncertainty and likelihood of events and outcomes

Community Resources

Get started with our Resources

Calculator Suite

Explore functions, solve equations, construct geometric shapes

Graphing Calculator

Visualize equations and functions with interactive graphs and plots

Geometry

Explore geometric concepts and constructions in a dynamic environment

3D Calculator

Graph functions and perform calculations in 3D

Scientific Calculator

Perform calculations with fractions, statistics and exponential functions

Notes

Explore our online note taking app with interactive graphs, slides, images and much more

Get started with the GeoGebra Apps

Finding Theoretical and Experimental Probabilities Using a Spinner Simulation

Finding Theoretical and Experimental Probabilities Using a Spinner Simulation

Compare theoretical and experimental probabilities using a spinner in this activity.

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Putting It All Together

Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.

Open-ended question 1

Why can theoretical probabilities and experimental results have different outcomes?

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Open-ended question 2

With more spins, do the experimental results get closer or further from the theoretical probability?

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Exploring Cookie Taste Test Probabilities

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Finding Probabilities: Spinner

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