In this unit, students explore the concepts of fairness, probability, odds, and expected value. They design and play games, allowing them to investigate the relationship between actual and theoretical outcomes.
Students learn about circles and measurement by designing spinners.
Number relationships are also important in this unit. Students use fractions, decimals, and percents in finding probability, dividing circles into fractional parts, and in converting probability and odds. The lessons in this unit focus on the construction of a car, the dynamics of driving, and the mathematics of travel. The content areas covered by this unit are energy resources, plants, and animals. Students will also discover ways they can take personal responsibility for their environment.