February 22, 2019

Malabon National High School

M. Naval St., Hulong-Duhat, Malabon City

Semi-Detailed Lesson Plan in Grade 8 Mathematics

Content Standard:
The learner demonstrates understanding of key concepts of Probability.

Performance Standard:
The learner is able to formulate and solve practical problems involving probability of simple
events.

Learning Competencies:
The learner counts the number of occurrences of an outcome in an experiment and organize
them using a table, tree diagram, systematic listing, and the fundamental counting principle.
Learning Competency Code: M8GE-IVf-g-1

I. Objectives
At the end of the period, at least 80% of the students should able to:
A. define fundamental counting principle;
B. use a tree diagram, listing method and the fundamental counting principle in
finding possible outcomes; and
C. participate actively on the discussion.

II. Subject Matter

A. Area: Grade 8 Mathematics
B. Topic: Fundamental Counting Principle
C. Instructional Materials: Visual Aids, Chalk, Colored Paper, Marker and Board
D. References: Next Century Mathematics 8 (page 500 – 506)
http://www.aaaknow.com/lessonFull.php?slug=statCountPrinc&menu=Statistics
E. Time Allotment: 1 hour

III. Developmental Activities

A. Motivation
Divide the class into groups with 4 – 5 members. Give a
set of pictures to each group. They should make an organized list to
find the number of possible outcome.

1. A choice of chicken, fish, or beef for the main dish and a choice
of plain rice or fried rice for rice.
2. A choice of shirt with a size of small, medium, large and with a
color of blue and black.
 3. A choice of both green or blue shirt and a choice of blue, black,
and red pants.
4. The choices for school mascot are dog, cat and horse; colors are
red, blue, and gold
5. A choice of pancit or spaghetti; a choice of iced tea or orange
juice
6. A choice of cheeseburger and hamburger; a choice of French
fries and potato chips.
7. Shirts come on three sizes: small, medium or large; shirts have
buttons or snaps; colors are blue or beige
8.
Each group will present their activity to the class.

B. Lesson Proper
Discuss the definition of Fundamental Counting Principle then give
examples. Show how to find the possible outcomes using tree diagram, listing
method and fundamental counting principle.

Fundamental Counting Principle

If an event has m possible outcomes or can be done in m ways, and when
it has been done, a second event has n possible outcomes or can be done in n
ways, and when it has been done, a third event has p possible outcomes or can be
done in p ways and so forth then,

The total number of outcomes is the product of m, n, and p, that is

(m)(n)(p)

Experiment refers to any situational activity that involves chance.

Outcome is any possible result of an experiment.
Sample Space is the complete list of all possible outcomes of an
experiment.
Event refers to any subset of sample space.

Example 1
Double O’s Cake serves two dessert, cake and a pie. They also serve three
beverages, coffee, tea, or juice. Suppose you choose one dessert and one
beverages. How many possible choices are there?

Solution:

Using tree diagram

CC
Coffee (C)
Cake CT
(C) Tea (T)

Juice (J)
 CJ

Coffee (C) PC

PT
Pie (P)
Tea (T)

PJ
Juice (J)
By Listing Method
S = {(C, C), (C, T), (C, J), (P, C), (P, T), (P, J)

By Fundamental Counting Principle

No. of Choices for No. of Choices for Total Number of

x
Dessert Beverages Choices
2 x 3 6

Example 2
Clocks come in 2 styles: wall and desk. They come in 4 colors: white, black, red,
and orange. How many possible outcomes are there?
Solution:

Using tree diagram

WW
White (W)
WB
Wall (W) Black (B)
WR
Red (R)
WO
Orange (O)

DW
White (W)
DB
Desk (D) Black (B)
DR
Red (R)
DO
Orange (O)
 By Listing Method
S = {(W, W), (W, B), (W, R), (W, O), (D, W), (D, B), (D, R), (D, O)}

By Fundamental Counting Principle

No. of Choices for No. of Choices for Total Number of

x
Styles Colors Outcomes
2 x 4 8

Example 3
Suppose most of your clothes are dirty and you are left with 2 pants and 3 shirts.
How many choices do you have?
Solution:

Using tree diagram

P1S1
Shirt 1 (S1)
Pants 1 (P1) P1S2
Shirt 2 (S2)

Shirt 3 (S3) P1S3

P2S1
Shirt 1 (S1)
Pants 2 (P2) P2S2
Shirt 2 (S2)
P2S3
Shirt 3 (S3)

By Listing Method
S = {(P1, S1), (P1, S2), (P1, S3), (P2, S1), (P2, S2), (P2, S3)

By Fundamental Counting Principle

No. of Choices for No. of Choices for Total Number of

x
Pants Shirt Choices
2 x 3 6
 C. Generalization
1. What do you call to any possible result of an event?
2. What are the different ways in finding the number of possible outcome?

IV. Assessment
Find the possible outcome for the given situation using tree diagram, listing method and
fundamental counting principle.

A school team sells caps in three colors (blue, white and green) and two sizes
(adult and child). How many cap choices are there?

V. Assignment/Agreement

Find the possible outcome of the given situation using fundamental counting principle.
1. How many different pairs of shoes can you get from a store that has 5 different styles,
5 colors and 8 sizes?
2. A test question has 60 items. Each item has a, b, c, and d as its choices. How many
possible answers are there?

Prepared by:

DANILO V. FRONDA JR.

Student Intern