ADVANCE CENTRAL COLLEGE

San Jose de Buenavista, Antique

TOPIC / LESSON NAME Constructing Discrete Probability Distribution

CONTENT STANDARDS The learner demonstrates understanding of key concepts of random variables and probability distribution.
The learner is able to apply an appropriate random variable for a given real-life problem (such as in decision making and games
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
of chance).
The learner…
1. Illustrates a probability distribution for a discrete random variable and its properties.
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
2. Constructs the probability mass function of a discrete random variable and its corresponding histogram.
3. Computes probabilities corresponding to a given random variable.
The learners will be able to:
1. Illustrate the properties of a probability distribution;
2. Compute for the probability that corresponds to the given random variable;
SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES
3. Construct a probability mass function of a discrete random variable;
4. Create a histogram of the given probability mass function of a discrete random variable;
5. Actively participate in class discussion.
1. Cleanliness
SALIENT PREPARATORY SKILLS
2. Accuracy
ADDRESSED
3. Speed
TIME ALLOTMENT 3 hours

LESSON OUTLINE:

OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Illustrate the properties of a probability distribution;
2. Compute for the probability that corresponds to the given random variable;
3. Construct a probability mass function of a discrete random variable;
4. Create a histogram of the given probability mass function of a discrete random variable;
5. Actively participate in class discussion.

1. Introduction/Review:
Review: How to get the probability of an event.
2. Motivation:
Entry Card: Probability

3. Instruction/Delivery:
Sample Activity 1: Number of Tails (show solution and probability mass function of a discrete random variable)
Discrete Probability Distribution
Sample Activity 2: Number of Blue Balls (show solution and probability mass function of a discrete random variable)
Histogram
Histogram for the probability mass function of a discrete random variable for the number of blue balls
Sample Activity 3: Defective Call Phones (show solution, probability mass function of a discrete random variable, and histogram)
Properties of a Probability Distribution

4. Practice:
Determine whether the distribution represents a probability distribution.

5. Enrichment:
Construct the probability distribution for the random variables described in each of the following situation.

6. Evaluation:
A. Determine whether the given values can serve as the values of a probability distribution of the random variable X. Explain your answer by using a checklist.
B. Construct the probability distribution for the data.

7. Activity:
Create a histogram from given the probability mass function of a discrete random variable.

ppt. presentation
MATERIALS graphing paper
ruler
Belecina, R.R., Baccay, E.S., & Mateo E.B. (2016). Statistics and Probability. REX Book Store. Manila, Philippines
RESOURCES De Guzman, Danilo (2017). Statistics & Probability. C & E Publishing, Inc. Quezon City, Philippines
www.google.com
 PROCEDURE MEETING THE LEARNERS’ NEEDS
Introduction/Review:
The teacher review the steps on how to get the probability of an event.

Motivation:
An entry card was given to let the learners exercise their knowledge on getting the probability.
Find the Probability of the following events.
Event (E) Probability P(E) Students use their schema to answer the
entry card and made a new knowledge. The
1. Getting an even number in a single roll of a die.
understanding of the use of exponential
2. Getting a sum of 6 when two dice are rolled. function in everyday life will help the
student gain interest on the topic.
3. Getting an ace when a card is drawn from a deck
4. The probability that all children are boys if a couple has three children.
5. Getting an odd number and a tail when a die is rolled and a coin is tossed
simultaneously.
6. Getting a sum of 11 when two dice are rolled.
7. Getting doubles when two dice are rolled.

Instruction/Delivery:

Practice:
Student listen and solve on their notebook
Determine whether the distribution represents a probability distribution.
to follow what the teacher is solving and
start to practice on how to graph the given.
X 1 5 8 7 9 Active participation of the students in
P(X) 1 1 1 1 1 answering during the completion of the
3 3 3 3 3 table and finding the point (x,y) in graphing
exponential function. Students are allowed
 X 0 2 4 6 8 to unmute their microphone in zoom during
P(X) 1 1 1 1 1 the participation.
6 6 3 6 6

X 1 2 3 5
P(X) 1 1 1 1
4 8 4 8

X 4 8 12 15 17
P(X) 1 1 1 1 1
5 8 8 5 8

X 1 3 5 7
P(X) 0.35 0.25 0.22 0.12

Enrichment: Students practice how to get the value of x

Construct the probability distribution for the random variables described in each of the following situation. from the given exponential equation.
A shipment of five computers contains two that are slightly defective. If a retailer receives three of these Answers are written in their notebook.
computer at random, list the elements of the sample space S using the letters D and N for defective and non- The assessment result was not graded.
defective computers, respectively. To each sample point assign a value x of the random variable X representing
the number of computers purchased by the retailer which are slightly defective.

Evaluation:
A. Determine whether the given values can serve as the values of a probability distribution of the random Since the student already know how to solve
variable X. Explain your answer by using a checklist. for the value of x, they enrich their
1. 𝑃(1) = 0.08, 𝑃(2) = 0.12, 𝑃(3) = 1.03 knowledge by graphing the exponential
10 1 12
2. 𝑃(1) = , 𝑃(2) = , 𝑃(3) = function.
33 3 33
3. 𝑃(1) = 0.42, 𝑃(2) = 0.31, 𝑃(3) = 0.37
9 4 1 Assessment was conducted and answered
4. 𝑃(1) = 14 , 𝑃(2) = 14 , 𝑃(3) = 14
on google forms.
5. 𝑃(1) = 0, 𝑃(2) = 0.71, 𝑃(3) = 0.39
Assessment was checked and solved in class.
Result is graded based from the students
score.
B. Construct the probability distribution for the data.
 Using the sample space for rolling two dice, construct a probability distribution for the random variable X
representing the sum of the numbers that appear.

Activity:
1. Using the sample space for rolling two dice, construct a probability distribution for the random variable X
representing the sum of the numbers that appear. Draw the graph of the probability distribution. Activity was submitted on google drive.

2. The probabilities that a customer buys 2,3,4,5, or 6 items in a convenience store are 0.32, 0.12, 0.23, 0.18,
and 0.15, respectively. Construct the data and draw a histogram of the distribution.