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Spinner
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The Problem: Students have been
contracted by a carnival company to design
a spinner that meets specific criteria as
to number of possible outcomes and probability
of maintaining a specific level of profit.
Where's the Math: Students use
problem solving strategies involving percentages
and ratios as they investigate probability,
make predicitions, and describe outcomes.
NCTM Standards: Numbers & operations,
data analysis & probability
Components: Spinner, Table
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