Grades 8-12 
Mathematics 
Algebra II 
Standard 19

Students use combinations and permutations
to compute probabilities.

 

Resources
Lesson Plans
Assessments

Algebra 2  
An Integrated Approach,  Larson/Kanold/Stiff, 1995,  
D.C. Heath and Company 

Section References 

15.1 Introduction to  
Probability 

15.2 Counting Methods: Permuations 

15.3 Counting Methods: Combinations 

15.4 Probability, Unions,  
and Intersections 

15.5 Independent Events 

15.6 Expected Value 

CA Exit Exam Web Site 

http:/www.chspe.com/ 
download.html 

Specific Textbook   
Web Sites    

http://www.glencoe.com/  
sec/math/prealg/mathnet/    

http://www.eduplace.com/  
links/    

http://www.eduplace.com/    

http://www.hmco.com/  
college/mathematics/  
index.html    

http://www.mcdougallittell  
.com/    

http://www.hmco.com/    

http://www.SRA-4KIDS.com/    

General Math   
Reference Sites    

http://www.learner.org/  
sami/view-category.php3  
?category=math    

http://www.score.k12.ca.us/    

http://henson.austin.apple  
.com/edres/curric.shtml    

http://school.discovery.com/  
schrockguide/index.html    

http://www.EDsOasis.org/    

http://www.math.com/    

http://www.nea.org/grants/  
free.html    

http://www.wcom.com/  
marcopolo/    

http://www.udel.edu/sine/    

http://dewey.chs.chico.k12  
.ca.us/math.html    

Free Stuff    

http://www.nea.org/  
grants/free.html    

State/National Math   
Ed Organizations    

http://www.nctm.org/    

http://www.cde.ca.gov/    

Calif. Dept. of Ed. Standards, Assessment, Ed. Reference.    

Calculator Reference Site    

http://www.ti.com/  
calc/docs/calchome.html  



Previously Published Data 

1.) Give students a standard deck of cards (52) and ask them to determine the number of different 5 card hands that can be drawn from them. 


2.) Give students five large numbers and ask them to determine how many (a) Two digit numbers can be made if all digits can be repeated. (b) None of the digits are repeated. Have students repeat the problem using a three digit number. 

Previously Published Data 

1.) Use various situation problems involving permutations and combinations. 


2.) How many ways can 4 algebra books, 3 chemistry books, and 5 history books be arranged on a shelf if the books are ordered according to subject? 
3.) Find the total number of diagonals that can be drawn in a decagon. 
4.) Explain the difference between a combination and a permutation.