Introduction
In mathematics, Pascal’s triangle is a triangular array of the binomial coefficients that arise in probability theory, combinatorics, and algebra. It was named after the French mathematician Blaise Pascal.
In this lesson, you will be using Pascal’s Triangle and combinations to solve problems.
Following successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to...
- Apply connections between Pascal’s Triangle and combinations.
Essential Questions
- How do we represent different patterns?
- How do we use Pascal's Triangle and combinations to solve problems?
Enduring Understandings
- Finding patterns in our world that seem random helps us find meaning in what we can predict.
The above objectives correspond with the Alabama Course of Study: Applications of Finite Mathematics standards: 15.