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The Game of SKUNK

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A lesson plan for Grade 6 Mathematics

Provider: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

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6
Provider
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

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In this lesson from Illuminations, students practice decision-making skills while playing a dice game called “Skunk.” This allows them to develop a better understanding of mathematical probability and of the concept of choice versus chance.

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

Mathematics (2004)

Grade 6

  • Goal 4: Data Analysis and Probability - The learner will understand and determine probabilities.
    • Objective 4.02: Use a sample space to determine the probability of an event.
    • Objective 4.05: Determine and compare experimental and theoretical probabilities for independent and dependent events.
    • Objective 4.06: Design and conduct experiments or surveys to solve problems; report and analyze results