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reSolve: Probability: Forensic Investigations

This lesson investigates real-world applications of probability. Students examine real-world case studies of probability being applied in misleading ways. They assess and explain the flaws in the mathematical methodology used. There is also an emphasis on accurate and inaccurate ways of communicating mathematical concepts to the public. The lesson is outlined in detail including curriculum links, discussion points, links to internet resources and student case study handouts. This sequence is part of the reSolve: Mathematics by Inquiry program.

Additional details
Year level(s)	Year 10
Audience	Teacher
Purpose	Teaching resource
Format	Downloadable resources
Teaching strategies and pedagogical approaches	Mathematics investigation
Keywords	independence, data representation, critical thinking, media influence, conditional probability, explicit teaching
Curriculum alignment
Curriculum connections	Numeracy, Critical and creative thinking
Strand and focus	Probability, Build understanding, Apply understanding
Topics	Chance and probability
AC: Mathematics (V9.0) content descriptions	AC9M10ST01 Analyse claims, inferences and conclusions of statistical reports in the media, including ethical considerations and identification of potential sources of bias AC9M10P02 Design and conduct repeated chance experiments and simulations using digital tools to model conditional probability and interpret results AC9M10P01 Use the language of “if .... then”, “given”, “of”, “knowing that” to describe and interpret situations involving conditional probability
Numeracy progression	Interpreting and representing data (P8) Understanding chance (P6)
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Organisation	reSolve Maths by Inquiry
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