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=Chapter 7: Probability.=

This is probably some of my favourite math. It's about numbers but it has a great deal of applications in real life.

 * what is your chance of contracting a life threatening disease?
 * what is the chance of rolling a 6 on a six sided die?
 * what is a safer method of transportation: vehicle or airplane?

These are all questions involving probability. We will be doing some mathematics in the chapter, but there is a fair bit of discussion and written style work. So those of you who have been missing out on class because you "don't like math", you should give this a try.

=Lesson 7.1 Recognizing Probability Situations Monday April 23.=

= **BIG IDEA:** Identify situations where probability is used. =

=Homework Questions for Monday, April 23: Pg. 337 - 339 Questions 2,3,4,6,7,10,15=

Here we have a short video called **Chance.** It's all about the probabilities that happen in life. You really don't know what you are going to come across, but what are the chances. media type="youtube" key="ouGb_qRt5IQ" height="315" width="560"

=Introduction.=

First things first. You need to find and write some definitions. These are very important ideas in probability. I will be using these words. If you can get the meaning of the terms it is very helpful for you to understanding the ideas behind the math. I will even give you the first one.


 * Probability - Probability is the chance that something will happen - how likely it is that some event will happen. (from mathisfun.com)
 * Experimental Probability
 * Theoretical Probability
 * Trial
 * First-Hand Data
 * Second-Hand Data
 * Event
 * Independent Event
 * Equally Likely

=Probability Assignment - Due Monday April 23= - class will have Thursday in class to work on it. (Badminton people will not).

I want you to make me an infographic. The infographic can be about one of these 3 different areas where probability is used.


 * 1) Chances of being seriously injury or dying in different kinds of vehicles.
 * 2) Chances of catching a major infectious disease.
 * 3) Chances of winning various games at a casino.


 * The infographic must state which selection you have made.
 * You should compare probabilities for a number of different options (at least 4 different). Eg. For number 1 car, motorcycle, plane, boat.
 * Present the information in a way that will make someone want to look at and it makes sense. Eg. Be creative, use colour, big words, etc.
 * You will present you poster to the class on Friday or Monday, with a 5 minute description of your findings and your poster.

Assessment will be based upon

-meeting the criteria mentioned above. -being creative -providing good information -presentation is clear, the information is summarized

Sites with examples of infographics. @http://www.good.is/infographics @http://visual.ly/ @http://dailyinfographic.com/

=Media Connection: Contagion - This is a preview, but watch the movie, it's interesting.= This is a movie about disease. About how disease is passed and spreads. In what ways are probability used or shown in this movie? media type="youtube" key="bdzWcrXVtwg" height="315" width="560"

=Chapter 6: Polynomials=