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Publication Date: 2020-May
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Supporting Probability Understanding through Area Models
Lovin, LouAnn H.
Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK-12, v113 n5 p411-415 May 2020
Moving beyond memorization of probability rules, the area model can be useful in making some significant ideas in probability more apparent to students. In particular, area models can help students understand when and why they multiply probabilities and when and why they add probabilities.
Descriptors: Middle School Students, High School Students, Secondary School Mathematics, Geometric Concepts, Probability, Multiplication, Addition, Statistics, Visual Aids
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education; High Schools
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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