How this resource helps
Complete probability-distribution lesson covering discrete expected value, exact binomial probabilities, justified normal approximations, reproducible simulations of sample means and proportions, normal areas and percentiles. Standard NC.M4.SP.3: Apply probability distributions in making decisions in uncertainty. NC.M4.SP.3.1 Implement discrete probability distributions to model random phenomena and make decisions (e.g., expected value of playing a game, etc.). NC.M4.SP.3.2 Implement the binomial distribution to model situations and make decisions. NC.M4.SP.3.3 Recognize from simulations of sampling distributions of sample means and proportions that a normal distribution can be used as an approximate model in certain situations. NC.M4.SP.3.4 Implement the normal distribution as a probability distribution to determine the likelihood of events occurring.
What’s Included
- One editable 16:9 PowerPoint with 35 slides and teacher speaker notes on every slide.
- Full standard and all its subparts, unpacking, essential question, learning goals, warm-up, vocabulary and teaching routine.
- Five worked models, guided practice, partner work, five scored independent items, small-group intervention and an open extension.
- Matched blank/completed guided notes, a three-item exit ticket and reflection.
- Editable mathematical diagrams, tables and graphs where relevant. Graphing calculator or spreadsheet activities are included where required by the standard.
Resource details
- Grade / course
- NC Math 4
- Subject and resource type
- Mathematics · PowerPoint Lesson
- Files
- 0 main PDF pages · 35 editable slides · PPTX
- Estimated completion time
- 45–60 minute lesson
- Answer key
- Teacher answer guidance is included in the speaker notes on every slide.
Standard or objective
NC.M4.SP.3 — Apply probability distributions in making decisions in uncertainty. NC.M4.SP.3.1 Implement discrete probability distributions to model random phenomena and make decisions (e.g., expected value of playing a game, etc.). NC.M4.SP.3.2 Implement the binomial distribution to model situations and make decisions. NC.M4.SP.3.3 Recognize from simulations of sampling distributions of sample means and proportions that a normal distribution can be used as an approximate model in certain situations. NC.M4.SP.3.4 Implement the normal distribution as a probability distribution to determine the likelihood of events occurring.
Apply probability distributions in making decisions in uncertainty. NC.M4.SP.3.1 Implement discrete probability distributions to model random phenomena and make decisions (e.g., expected value of play
Original Saint Pierre Learning Resources lesson aligned to the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for NC Math 4 Mathematics.
Learner directions
Students work through each slide as the teacher directs, completing practice and exit-ticket items.
Teaching suggestions
Project each slide in order. Follow the teacher models, then guide practice as labeled on each slide.