Chemistry! Hooray!

Chemistry! Hooray!

Thursday 15 November 2012

Grade 8 Penny Pusher Game Success Criteria

Penny Pusher Game Success Criteria

A.
  • The design shows that the student understands theoretical probability. E.g., smaller spaces are worth more points.
  • The design of the game is fair
B.

  • A paragraph is written explaining the results of the comparison with another student’s game
C.

  • Theoretical probabilities are accurately calculated
  • All work is shown
  • An explanation of the process is included
D.
  • Student explained what changes were made to their design and why they made these changes
E. and F.
  • Experimental probability for a minimum of 50 trials is included
  • Results are organized clearly in a table or chart
G. and H.
  • A paragraph is written explaining the results of the comparison between theoretical and experimental probability
  • Paragraph should explain why the theoretical probability and experimental probability are close or why they are different
I. and J.
  • Student creates a spinner that accurately reflects the theoretical probabilities or their game
  • Experimental results are recorded for a minimum of 50 trials of the spinner
  • A paragraph is written comparing the experimental results of the spinner and the game
  • Students provides reasoning for their results


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