Probability and Simulation in Skiing

The video tutorial guides students through observing and inquiring about pictures, discussing their observations and questions. It then explores how a ski business depends on snow for profitability, using simulations to predict outcomes based on snowfall probability. Students engage in hands-on activities to simulate snowfall and analyze results, enhancing their understanding of probability and its application in real-world scenarios.

What is the main task students are asked to do with the pictures?

• Color the pictures

• Draw the pictures

• Note one observation and one question about the pictures

• Write a story about the pictures

What is one thing students noticed about the pictures?

• There are snow machines

• The snow looks dirty

• The sky is clear

• There are many people

What does the ski business, Alpine Zoom, need to make money during spring break?

• A marketing campaign

• At least four days of snow

• A lot of tourists

• New ski equipment

What is the probability of snow on any given day during the spring break according to the scenario?

• One-fourth

• One-third

• One-fifth

• One-half

Which method is NOT mentioned for simulating the probability of snowfall?

• Using paper strips

• Using a weather app

• Using a number cube

• Using a spinner

How many times do students need to simulate the 10-day spring break?

• 100 times

• 50 times

• 10 times

• 5 times

What does one set of ten simulations represent?

• One day of spring break

• One month of snowfall

• One spring break period

• One week of skiing

What is the purpose of combining all simulation results?

• To make the process faster

• To simplify the calculations

• To get a better estimate of the probability

• To reduce the number of trials

What was the calculated probability of making money from the simulations?

• 31%

• 60%

• 20%

• 50%

What is part of the homework assigned to students?

• Design a ski resort

• Create a new simulation

• Write an essay on skiing

• Match situations with simulations