reSolve: Probability – forensic investigations

This lesson investigates real-world applications of probability. Students examine real-world case studies of probability being applied in misleading ways. They assess and explain the flaws in the mathematical methodology used. There is also an emphasis on accurate and inaccurate ways of communicating mathematical concepts to the public. The lesson is outlined in detail including curriculum links, discussion points, links to internet resources and student case study handouts. This sequence is part of the reSolve: Mathematics by Inquiry program.

Resource details

Year level

Year 10

Purpose

Teaching resource

Strand

Probability

Topic

Chance and probability

Audience

Teachers

Format

Downloadable resource

Australian Curriculum code

AC9M10ST01 AC9M10P02 AC9M10P01

Numeracy progression

Interpreting and representing data (P8) Understanding chance (P6)

Publisher

reSolve Maths by Inquiry

Copyright

© Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment 2021. Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0.

Keywords

conditional probability

Other terms

critical thinking media influence