Mathematics Grade 8 Lesson 7

SESSION 17:
Illustrates Experimental
and Theoretical
Probability
Key Idea:
“Demonstrates the difference
between experimental and
theoretical probability”
Component 2: Lesson Purpose/Intention
In this section, we compare
experimental probability and theoretical
probability. Experimental probability is
the probability of an event occurring
based on experimental results.
 Component 3:
Lesson Language Practice

What is the difference

between ‘Theoretical’ and
‘Experimental ’ probability?
Theoretical– the number of favorable
outcomes divided by the total number of
possible outcomes.

Experimental– describes how frequently

an event occurred in an experiment.
Component 4: Lesson Activity
Lesson Language Practice
Component 4B
Q1. What is the experimental probability
of both coins landing on heads?
Q2. Draw a tree diagram to determine
the possible theoretical outcomes.
Q3. Calculate the theoretical probability
of both coins landing on heads.
Q4. Compare the theoretical probability
and experimental probability.
Q5. What can Jessie do to decrease the
difference between the theoretical
probability and experimental
probability?
Component 4C
Q1 What are all the possible theoretical
outcomes?
Q2 What is the probability of rolling a 6
and getting a head together?
Q3 How many possible theoretical
outcomes would there be if Jessie rolled
a 6-sided die and tossed 2 coins at the
same time?
Q4 What is the theoretical probability of
rolling a 3 and tossing a head and a
tail in any order?
Component 5: Lesson Conclusion
 What do you think were the key
mathematical concepts addressed in
this lesson?
 Would you rate your level of
understanding of the material covered
in this lesson as high, moderate, or
low?
 Has the lesson helped you to gain further
insight into aspects of the material covered
that represent strengths or represent
weaknesses?
 What would you describe as the main
barriers, if any, to your ongoing progress
and achievement in relation to the topic
area addressed in this lesson?
 What do you think would best assist
your ongoing progress and
achievement in relation to the topic
area?