ORC Resource Number #10142Expand All
The Cereal Box Problem

http://www.ohiorc.org/pm/math/richproblemmath.aspx?pmrid=57
PROFESSIONAL COMMENTARY 

Students explore the Cereal Box Problem first by estimating an answer, then modeling the problem with manipulatives and collecting data for the class, and finally using a computer program to model the problem and determine the theoretical expected value. This mathematically rich problem was prepared by the Ohio Resource Center to accompany the Mathematics Program Models for Ohio High Schools developed by the Ohio Department of Education. (author/sw)

OHIO STANDARDSExpand All
Mathematics Academic Content Standards
Data Analysis and Probability Standard
NATIONAL STANDARDSExpand All
Principles and Standards for School Mathematics
Data Analysis and Probability Standard
Resource Information
RESOURCE TYPE
Rich Problem, Inquiry, or Exploration
STANDARDS ALIGNMENT
8 - 12
TOPICS
Mathematics --
Probability
KEYWORDS
expected value;
Law of Large Numbers
Author: Jeffrey Wanko
Publisher: Ohio Resource Center