AC9M4P02

Probability > Experiments

Australian Curriculum Version 9 Says:

Conduct repeated chance experiments to observe relationships between outcomes; identify and describe the variation in results.

What this means

Try chance experiments. Record the data over a number of trials and discuss.

  • The elaborations mention virtual random generators e.g. programs that simulate flipping coins. These are ideal when collecting long run data e.g. thousands of flips.

Tip

  • The same experiment may be carried out with different materials e.g. rolling a 1-6 dice and flicking a spinner on a 1-6 template.

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Resources & Manipulatives

These Quick Curriculum Guides have been designed to take a look at the Australian Mathematics Curriculum (AC9), explain terminology and provide interpretations.

Narelle and I have used our professional judgement to put forward what is appropriate for students at this year level.

Authors: Dr Paul Swan & Narelle Rice
We would like to also thank Linda Marshall and David Dunstan for comments and assistance.

These documents serve as general advice only and do not take into account your specific needs and conditions. While best care has been taken in compiling these materials, mistakes may exist.
Australian Curriculum version 9 materials used under Creative Commons licence from ACARA. Readers should always refer back to the curriculum itself and the state-based curriculum that is relevant for you.

This document is copyright of A-Z Type (Dr Paul Swan). A copy of this document may be downloaded from www.drpaulswan.com.au.