Common Core Standards - Resource Page

The resources below have been created to assist teachers' understanding and to aid instruction of this standard.
Domain Standard: S.MD.6 - Use probabilities to make fair decisions (e.g., drawing by lots, using a random number generator).
*(Modeling Standard)
Using Probability to Make Questions to Focus Learning
Decisions
How can probability be used to make fair decisions?
Use probability to evaluate
outcomes of decisions
Probability can be used to develop strategies and make informed decisions.

Student Friendly Objectives

Knowledge Targets

I can know the difference between theoretical and experimental probability.

I can compute theoretical and experimental probability.

Reasoning Targets

I can determine the fairness of a decision based on the available data.

I can determine the fairness of a decision by comparing theoretical and experimental probability.
I can use counting principles to determine the fairness of a decision.

Vocabulary

bias
convenience samples
counting methods
experimental probability
fairness
random number generator
random samples
theoretical probabilities

CCSS Mathematics S.MD.6 January 2013 Page 1 of 2

 Teacher Tips
This unit sets the stage for work in Algebra II, where the ideas of statistical inference are introduced. Evaluating the
risks associated with conclusions drawn from sample data (i.e. incomplete information) requires an understanding of
probability concepts. Focus on applications relating to simple probability and counting.

Vertical Progression

The above information and more can be accessed for free on the Wiki-Teacher website.
Direct link for this standard: S.MD.6

CCSS Mathematics S.MD.6 January 2013 Page 2 of 2