Link probability concepts to those of ratio and proportion. Probability is simply a ratio and many of the concepts related to it can be studied with the ratio and proportion strand. Return the cube after each drawing. Repeat the experiment several times or combine the results of a number of groups in the classroom to determine the average number of draws needed to obtain one male. It is important to use the problem in D-26 in a meaningful context and to discuss, with the students, the issues involved.
Students often have intuitions about probability concepts.
They need to be exposed to problems that cannot be solved by intuition alone.