Probability and Statistics · Coin Spin Experiment
Interactive classroom activity
Coin Spin Variation Experiment
Round 1 deliberately varies the coin. Round 2 holds the coin constant. Compare what happens to variation.
Your name is used so the facilitator can view your results.
Round 1: Complete 15 spins using quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies. You cannot use the same coin twice in a row, and each coin can be used a maximum of 4 times.
Choose the coin for this spin
Round 1 rules: No consecutive use of the same coin. Maximum 4 spins per coin.
Quarter
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seconds
Spin 1 of 15.
Current round
| Spin | Coin | Time |
|---|
Your spin-time graph
Purple = Round 1 mixed coins. Pink = Round 2 same coin.
Compare your variation
Round 1 · Mixed coins
Round 2 · Same coin
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