Principles and Standards for School Mathematics
Data Analysis and Probability Standard
Understand and apply basic concepts of probability
Expectations (6 - 8)
compute probabilities for simple compound events, using such methods as organized lists, tree diagrams, and area models.
Expectations (9 - 12)
understand the concepts of conditional probability and independent events;
understand how to compute the probability of a compound event.
Build new mathematical knowledge through problem solving
Recognize and apply mathematics in contexts outside of mathematics