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LEARNING PLAN

TEACHER: JOHN MARK A. BABAO Date: 02/22/23

YEAR LEVEL: GRADE 11 Duration: 1 HOUR
SUBJECT: GENERAL MATHEMATICS Grade Level
TOPIC : AREAS UNDER THE NORMAL CURVE
OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson , learners are expected to:
COGNITIVE:
demonstrates understanding of key concepts of random variables and probability distributions.
PSYCHOMOTOR:
 The learner is able to apply an appropriate random variable for a given real-life problem
(such as in decision making and games of chance).
AFFECTIVE
 distinguishes between a discrete and a continuous random variable.

RESOURCES
 Department of Education-Bureau of Learning Resources
 Advanced Algebra, Trigonometry and Statistics Textbook

ASSESSMENT
. . NAME: _______________________________
Solve for the proportion of the area of the following probability notations. Then, sketch
the normal curve shading the required region of each given notation.
1. P(-2 < z <1)

2. P(z > 3)

3. P(z < -2)

DIFERENTIATION: WHAT PLAN WILL BE DONE IF THE STUDENTS HAVE
DIFFERENT LEVEL OF ABILITIES?
 Review on this topic

SKILL TO BE DEVELOPED
 Accurately construct mathematical models to represent real-life situations

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – IS THERE A RELATED ICT TO BE

INCLUDED IN YOUR LESSON, IF YES WHAT IS IT?
 No

OUTLINE OF CONTENT AND TEACHER ACTIVITY –

Discussion of lesson:
Mathematicians are not fond of lengthy expressions. They use denotations, notations or symbols
instead. So, in this lesson you are expected to learn how to compute probabilities using the
standard normal table. Let’s start first with probability notations.
Probability notations are commonly used to express a lengthy idea into symbols concerning the
normal curve.
The following are the most common probability notations used in studying concepts on the normal
curve.
P(a < z < b) this notation represents the idea stating the probability that the z-value is between a
and b
P(z> a) this notation represents the idea stating the probability that the z-value is above a
P(z< a)this notation represents the idea stating the probability that the z-value is below a
where a and b are z-score values.
P(z = a) = 0 this notation represents the idea stating the probability that the z-value is equal to a is
0. This notation indicates that a z-value is equal to exactly one point on the curve. With
that single point, a line can be drawn signifying the probability can be below or above
it. That is why, for a z-value to be exactly equal to a value its probability is equal to 0.
Let us familiarize some of the terms involved in using notations
Negative P(z < a) Positive P(z > a)
“less than z” “greater than z”
“to the left of z” “to the right of z”
“below z” “above z”
“lower than z” “more than z”
“under z” “at least z”
Illustration.
1.Find the proportion of the area between z = 2 and z = 3.
Steps Solution

Draw a normal curve.

Locate the required z-
values. Shade the required
region.

z = 2 has a corresponding area of

Locate the required z-values. 0.4772
Shade the required region z = 3 has a corresponding area of
values. 0.4987

With the graph, decide on

what operation will be used to
identify the proportion of the
With the given graph, the operation
area of the region. Use to be used is subtraction.
probability notation to avoidP(2 < z <3) = 0.4987 – 0.4772 =
lengthy expressions. 0.0215
The required area between z = 2
Make a concluding statement. and z = 3 is 0.0215.

.2. Find the proportion of the area below z = 1

STEPS SOLUTIONS
Draw a normal curve. Locate the
required z-value. Shade the
required region.

Locate from the z-Table the z = 1 has a corresponding area of

corresponding areas of the 0.3413.
given z- This area signifies only from z = 0 to
value. z = 1.
With the graph, decide on With the given graph, the operation
what to be used is addition.
 operation will be used to P(z < 1) = 0.5000+ 0.3413 = 0.8413
identify the This is so because the area of the
proportion of the area of the region from z = 0 to its left is 0.5
region. since
Use probability notation to it represents half of the normal
avoid curve.
lengthy expressions. With the property that the curve has
area equal to 1, therefore half of its
area signifies 0.5000 or 0.5.
Make a concluding statement. The required area below z = 1 is
0.8413.

3. Find the area that the z-value is exactly equal to 1.

Steps Solutio
n

Draw a normal curve.

Locate the required z-values.
Shade the required region.
With the given graph, there is no need
to decide on what operation to be used
Locate from the z-Table the since as defined, if a z-value is equal
corresponding areas of the to exactly one number then its
given z- probability or the proportion of the area
values. of the region is automatically 0.
With the graph, decide on
what operation will be used to
identify the proportion of the
area of the region. Use
probability notation to avoid
lengthy expressions. P(z = 1) = 0
Make a concluding statement. The required area for the z-value
exactly equal to 1 is 0.

VALUE INTEGRATION/GOALS OF SCHOOLS INTEGRATION

 Develop self-esteem and independence in every child

ASSIGNMENT
Solve for the proportion of the area of the following probability notations. Then, sketch
the normal curve shading the required region of each given notation
1. P(-2 < z <1)

2. P(z > 3)

3. P(z < -2)

4. P(z >-1.5)

5. P(z = -1