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Directions: Counting methods and probability are topics that most students struggle with. For this assignment you will be using the text, Algebra 2. Evanston, IL: McDougal Littell, 2006, to complete an Idea Wheel in which you will 1. Choose either Counting Methods or Probability (I recommend you do the topic you struggle with the most). 2. If you choose to do your idea wheel on Counting Methods, your wheel will consist of three sections: ! 1. Fundamental Counting Principle ! 2. Permutations ! 3. Combinations 3. If you choose to do your idea wheel on Probability, your wheel will consist of ve slices: ! 1. Disjoint Events ! 2. Overlapping Events ! 3. Complements of an Event ! 4. Independent Events ! 5. Dependent Events 4. For each section, you are to include: ! 1. Denition ! 2. What makes it different from the other sections on your wheel? ! 3. State an example from the textbook and explain why it applies to that section ! in your wheel. ! 4.If you choose Counting Methods, come up with your own example for each ! section and solve it. ! If you choose Probability, come up with your own example for two of the ve ! sections and solve it.

Rubric Please read the rubric carefully before beginning your idea wheel. (There are 2 points extra credit available for creativity, use of colors and pictures!)
4 Main Idea and all sections are properly labeled. (2 pts) Denition of concept (2 pts) Differentiates concept from others. (4 pts) Can properly differentiate the concepts on the wheel. Understands the basic differences between the concepts. 3 2 Main Idea and all sections are properly labeled. Denition is clearly stated. Somewhat understands the basic differences between the concepts. Provides appropriate example in each section. Demonstrates a good understanding of the problem. Has the required amount of problems for topic chosen. Problems address the concept properly. Demonstrates a basic understanding of the problem. Has required amount of problems for topic chosen. Problems not stated properly or does not correspond to the concept. The answer is correct with no explanation. Somewhat demonstrates an understanding of the problem. Might be missing a problem. Problem stated incorrectly. Problem is not related to the concept. Correct approach, some computational errors. 1 Labels are missing.

Denition is unclear or missing. Does not know the difference between the concepts.

Provides textbook example (2 pts)

Example does not pertain to concept or is missing. Completely missing the point.

Explains example (4 pts)

Creates Original Problem (4)

Missing 1+ problems. Problem stated incorrectly. Problem is not related to the concept. Incorrect approach, plenty of computational errors.

Solves original problem (4)

The answer is correct with an explanation.

Permutations
Denition: An ordering of objects. The number of permutations of r objects taken from a group of n objects is denoted as: Whats the main Difference? With permutations, order matters!!! Book Example: p.685 Your band has 12 songs stored on your computer, you want to put only four on a demo CD. In how many orders can you burn 4 of the 12 songs onto the CD? Explanation: The question is asking how many orders can you burn, so that is a key word that lets you know order matters, also, the events are not independent since selecting a song affects the selection of the next songs. My own problem: How many ways can I park my familys four cars on the sidewalk? Solution: Here order matters, so our n = 4 and r = 4, then 4!/(4 - 4)! (Note: 0! =1) (4x3x2x1)/(1) = 24. So there are 24 distinct

Denition: The method of determining the total number of ways different events can occur. Whats the main Difference? The Fundamental Counting Principle is based on independent

Counting Methods
Denition: A selection of r objects taken from a group of n objects, where order is not important is denoted: Whats the main Difference? With combinations, order doe NOT matter!!!

Book Example: p.682 A store offers 3 types of snowboards, 2 types of boots, and 4 types of masks, how many choices does the store offer for snowboarding equipment? Explanation: The events are independent, since choosing a snowboard will not affect the boots or mask that you choose. So this is simply a matter of multiplying the events. My own problem: In how many ways can you put together an outt (1 top, 1 bottom, 1 pair of shoes) if you have 4 different shirts, 3 different bottoms, and 5 pairs of shoes? Solution: Shirts, bottoms, and shoes are all independent events so we apply the fundamental counting principle: 4 x 3 x 5 = 60 So there are 60 different outts possible

Book Example: p.695 Your school newspaper has an editor in chief and an assistant editor in chief. The staff has 12 students. In how many ways can students be chosen for the 2 positions? Explanation: There is no replacement since one student cant take both positions, and it doesn't matter if one kid is picked rst and then another, so order does not matter so this is combination.

My own problem: You have a standard deck of cards, how many 3-card hands can you get that are all hearts? Solution: Here order does NOT matter, so out of the 13 heart cards possible, we choose 3: (13!)/(13-3)!*(3!)= (13x12x...x1)/(10x 9 x...x1)*(3x2x1)=286. Hence there are 286 different 3-card hands possible.

Combinations

Fundamental Counting Principle