Michigan Algebra II KHauck

MI Alg2 High School Content Expectations
Addressed Within the Probability and Counting Unit

L1.2.1 Use mathematical symbols to represent quantitative relationships and situations.

L1.3.1 Describe, explain, and apply various counting techniques; relate combinations to Pascal's triangle; know when to use each technique.

*L1.3.2 Define and interpret commonly used expressions of probability

*L1.3.3 Recognize and explain common probability misconceptions such as "hot streaks" and "being due."

*S4.1.1 Understand and construct sample spaces in simple situations (e.g., tossing two coins, rolling two number cubes and summing the results).

*S4.1.2 Define mutually exclusive events, independent events, dependent events, compound events, complementary events and conditional probabilities; and use the definitions to compute probabilities.

*S4.2.1 Compute probabilities of events using tree diagrams, formulas for combinations and permutations, Venn diagrams, or other counting techniques.

*S4.2.2 Apply probability concepts to practical situations, in such settings as finance, health, ecology, or epidemiology, to make informed decisions.