Design a Simulation for a Compound Event
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Design a Simulation for a Compound Event" is written for 7th Grade (Ages 12-13), and it covers Common Core 7.SP.C.8.C. A 6th grader who is already steady on probability can use it too, and an older student can use it as a short review.
7th grade math worksheet: plan and run 25 trials with a coin and number cube to estimate a bus on time and tacos on the same day. Answer key included. Part of our compound events probability collection. Aligned to Common Core standards.
How do I use this worksheet?
Do the sample space sheet first, then tree diagrams, then the simulation sheets. The carnival game suits a project day.
What students will practice
- Students will choose a coin or a number cube to stand for each event in a simulation.
- Students will run 25 trials and tally the results.
- Students will use the tally to find an estimate for both events happening.
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Likelihood Scale for Probabilities
Probability From Mixed Item Counts
Coin Flip Probability and Long-Run Results
Coin Sequences, Complement and Fairness
Experimental Probability From Trial Tables
Choose the Model That Fits the Data
Predict Outcomes From Experimental Results
Curriculum Links
Common Core State Standards
Statistics and Probability · 7th Grade
Standard: Design and use a simulation to generate frequencies for compound events.
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FAQ
How do I use this compound events worksheet?
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Do the sample space sheet first, then tree diagrams, then the simulation sheets. The carnival game suits a project day.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Plan and run 25 trials with a coin and number cube to estimate a bus on time and tacos on the same day. The directions on the page read: You need a coin and a number cube. Follow the four steps to run a simulation. An answer key is included.
Can I use this compound events worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 7th grade probability, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.
What is a compound event?
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A compound event has more than one part, such as a coin flip and a number cube roll. Students list all the outcomes to find its probability.
How does a simulation estimate a probability?
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A simulation uses a coin, number cube or random digits to stand for the events. Students run trials, count the successes and divide. The Simulate Compound Events With a Random Table worksheet gives printed digits.
What do the simulation sheets need?
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The simulation design sheet needs a coin and a number cube. The random table sheet uses printed digits and needs no tools.
Do these worksheets have answer keys?
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Yes. All 6 worksheets in this group have answer keys.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 7th Grade |
| Subject | Math |
| Topic | Probability |
| Standard | 7.SP.C.8.C |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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Probability of Simple Events as Fractions and Percents
Likelihood Scale for Probabilities
Probability From Mixed Item Counts
Coin Flip Probability and Long-Run Results
Coin Sequences, Complement and Fairness
Experimental Probability From Trial Tables
Choose the Model That Fits the Data
Predict Outcomes From Experimental Results