Headline Story
Probability and Data, #3
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Introduction
Read the Headline Story to the class. Encourage children to create problems that be solved using information from the story. What is possible? What is impossible?
Headline Story
Debbie pulled out 4 coins from a jar that has only dimes and nickels. It is possible that… It is impossible that…
Possible student responses
- It is possible that Debbie has 4 nickels (20¢).
- It is possible that Debbie has 3 nickels and a dime (25¢).
- It is impossible that Debbie has less than 20¢.
- It is impossible that Debbie has 22¢.
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