Scaling Samples
This worksheet helps students predict outcomes in larger populations using small samples. Through examples like jellybeans and birds, students calculate relative frequencies and scale up results. The resource includes answers and an extension activity to explore how different sample sizes affect predictions.
Learning goals
- We are learning to conduct chance experiments with an increasing number of trials and compare the relative frequency of an outcome.
Curriculum alignment
AC9M6P02
9
Conduct repeated chance experiments and run simulations with an increasing number of trials using digital tools; compare observations with expected results and discuss the effect on variation of increasing the number of trials
ACMSP167
8.4
Construct sample spaces for single-step experiments with equally likely outcomes
ACMSP168
8.4
Assign probabilities to the outcomes of events and determine probabilities for events
Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.
Differentiation
Extensions
Complete the Fast Finisher activity