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Pizza-topping combinations

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A lesson plan for grade 3 Mathematics

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Using the pizza topping theme from the previous lesson, students explore the mathematical idea of combinations. Students also discuss whether or not order matters. Illuminations provides an activity sheet and detailed instructions for completing the lesson.

Students will:

  • Explore the mathematical idea of combinations of two items.
  • Share their findings with fellow classmates.

NCTM Standards and Expectations:

  • Predict the probability of outcomes of simple experiments and test the predictions.

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

Mathematics (2004)

Grade 3

  • Goal 4: Data Analysis and Probability - The learner will understand and use data and simple probability concepts.
    • Objective 4.03: Solve probability problems using permutations and combinations.