Probability Doodle Notes

Basic Probability "doodle notes" -

When students color or doodle in math class, it activates both hemispheres of the brain at the same time. There are proven benefits of this cross-lateral brain activity:

- new learning

- relaxation (less math anxiety)

- visual connections

- better memory & retention of the content!

Students fill in the sheets, answer the questions, and color, doodle or embellish. Then, they can use it as a study guide later on.

Content includes:

- vocabulary (event, outcome, experiment, probability)

- how to find basic probability (# of ways it can happen / total possible outcomes)

- examples & practice

- 0 < P < 1 (Is it certain, likely, or impossible?)

Check out the preview images for more detail about this item and the research behind it.

Visual note taking strategies like sketch notes or doodle notes are based on dual coding theory.  When we can blend the text input with graphic/visual input, the student brain processes the information differently and can more easily convert the new learning into long-term memory.

This strategy also integrates the left and right hemispheres of the brain to increase focus, learning, and retention!

1 page is included, plus an answer key, sample, and info.

** This resource is also available as part of a DISCOUNTED package deal for teaching probability here.

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Reviews from other teachers:

-I loved these doodle notes for my students! It was a great way to introduce/reintroduce probability to my students. They enjoyed being able to color and fill out their page in their own way.

-Engaging and helpful during distance learning for my son. He enjoyed the graphics and it helped to keep him engaged while learning and reviewing.

-This was a new way of thinking about learning for my class but they loved the fact they could colour a math sheet! I liked how all the language was on one page in an interesting and engaging way. thank you for opening my brain to this idea :)

-This resource was easy to follow. It also enriched prior learning students had on probability. For SPED students it provided easy access to notes.

-My students loved using this activity. It was easy to follow along. I loved the design which made it fun and engaging for my students. I teach students with learning disabilities so anything that can help grab their attention is always helpful. I liked that I could use it and adjust to the learning level I need for each of my students. Will plan to use this next year and many years after. Will be a valuable resource in my teaching library!

-Students loved this resource - really helped them dive into probability with an open mind and a willingness to learn. Doodle notes have been a life safer this year for my hybrid students. This was a great transition into getting students back into the habit of using paper and no longer relying on their digital resources.