Counting Methods Unit Plan

Exploring Combinations

Achievement Indicators:

4.1 Represent and solve counting problems, using a graphic organizer.
5.2 Determine, with or without technology, the value of a factorial.

5.5 Determine the number of permutations of n elements taken r at a time.

6.1 Explain, using examples, why order is or is not important when solving problems that involve permutations or combinations.
6.2 Determine the number of combinations of n elements taken r at a time.
6.3 Generalize strategies for determining the number of combinations of n elements taken r at a time.

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Discovery Based Learning

1.  Algebra 2: Permutations & Combinations -- TInspire Activity [T]

Students explore permutations and combinations by arranging letters when order does and does not make a difference.

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Lesson Links:

• Click here for ERLC Lesson Link. Please use this lesson as a framework for your own teaching environment.
  • Click here for a pdf version of the same ERLC Lesson Link.

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Videos:

Exploring Combinations -- (Youtube)