Lesson Plan in Statistics and Probability

Grade level: 11

I. Objectives

At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:

1. Illustrates the mean and variance of a discrete random variable.

2. Calculates the mean and the variance of a discrete random variable
3. Interprets the mean and the variance of a discrete random variable
4. Solves problems involving mean and variance of probability distribution

II. Learning Content

A. Subject Matter: Random Variables and Probability Distribution ( Mean and Variance)
B. References: Statistics and Probability
Belecina et. Al
C. Materials: Laptop, visual aids, Manila paper, pentel pen
D. Strategies: Discussion/ Cooperative Learning
III. Learning Procedure
A. Preliminary Activities
B. Drill
C. Review
Given the value of the variables x and y, evaluate the following summations
X1 = 4, x2 = 2, x3 = 5, x4 = 1
y1 =2, y2 = 1, y3 = 5, y4 = 2

1. 2. 3. 4. ( + ) 5. 4
D. Lesson Proper

Start the lesson with an activity for the development in calculating the mean of a discrete
probability distribution.

Activity 1
The class will be divided into groups with 5 members each. They are going to answer / fill up the
table by following the steps given to find the mean.

Step 1. Construct the probability distribution

Step 2. Multiply the value of the random variable X by the corresponding probability
Step 3. Add the results obtained in step 2
Step 4. The value obtained in step 3 is the mean of the probability distribution X.
PROBLEM 1
Consider rolling a die, what is the average number of spots that would appear?

Number of Spots Probability

X P(x)
(X) P(X)
1 1
6

2 1
6
3 1
6
4 1
6
5 1
6
6 1
6
TOTAL = () =
The mean of a random variable with a discrete probability distribution is

= ()