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Three simple steps: (1) Share an assignment from thousands of standards-aligned topics using a share code. (2) Students speak and draw their thinking naturally, and Goblins responds with Socratic questioning that sounds just like their teacher. (3) Teachers get real-time formative insights showing what students struggle with and suggestions to inform instruction.

Does Goblins prevent cheating?

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Can I use my own voice with Goblins?

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What math levels does Goblins cover?

Goblins covers math from Grade 5 through AP Calculus, including thousands of standards-aligned topics. Teachers can also upload their own content for custom assignments at any level.

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Does Goblins support English Language Learners?

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What grade level is S-MD taught?

This standard is part of the S-MD curriculum in New Jersey Student Learning Standards - Mathematics.

S-MD: Using Probability to Make Decisions

Using Probability to Make Decisions

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Using Probability to Make Decisions applies probability to expected value and decision analysis. One cluster defines random variables and probability distributions and calculates expected values. A second applies expected value to weigh outcomes of decisions, evaluate fairness of games, and analyze real-world strategies using probability concepts.

S-MD.ACalculate expected values and use them to solve problems S-MD.BUse probability to evaluate outcomes of decisions

Example Problems

A fair coin is flipped 5 times. Let

X

be the number of heads. What is the expected value of

X

?

Keisha rolls a fair six-sided die three times. She earns points based on how many sixes she rolls according to the table below.

Number of sixes	0	1	2	3
Points	0	4	9	16

What is the expected number of points Keisha will score?
Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.

In a game you roll a fair six-sided die. You receive (3 times the number showing) dollars minus 5 dollars. What is the expected payout?

A photocopier has a

12\%

chance of breaking this month, which would cost

\$900

to repair; otherwise, there is no repair cost. What is the expected repair cost for the month?

A different product's reviews have the following distribution for star ratings T.

T	1	2	3	4	5
P(T)	0.08	0.12	0.28	0.30	0.22

Find the indicated probability.

P(T \geq 4) =

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