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MATHEMATICS 10 LESSON IN PERMUTATION

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MATHEMATICS 10 LESSON IN PERMUTATION

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Lesson plan: Permutations

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Learning objective
Students will calculate the number of unique permutations of a set of distinct letters, such as
forming words from a given set of letters. They will also apply the permutation formula to solve
problems involving arranging members into specific positions.

Student-facing objective: By the end of this lesson, I'll be able to figure out how many different
ways I can arrange letters to form words and use a formula to solve similar arrangement problems.

Standards: N/A

Learning activities
Warm-up
Display the word "IRON" on the board. Ask students to think about how many different 2-letter
combinations can be made using the letters in "IRON." Give them a few minutes to think and
signal when they have an answer. Select a few students to share their strategies and record them
for all to see. Encourage students to consider different approaches, such as listing combinations
or using systematic counting. This will activate their understanding of basic combinations and
prepare them for exploring permutations.

Direct instruction
1. Introduce Permutations
• Define permutations as arrangements of objects in a specific order. Emphasize that
order matters in permutations.
• Explain the formula for permutations: nPr=n! (n −r )!, where n is the total number of
objects, and r is the number of objects to arrange.
• Illustrate with a simple example: arranging 3 letters from the word "CAT". Calculate
3!
❑3 P3 = =6.
(3 −3)!

2. Walk Through Exercise Problem


• Use the word "IRON" to find the number of unique 4-letter arrangements.
• Start with 4 blanks: 4 ― 3 ― 2 ― 1 ― .
• Explain choices for each blank: 4 choices for the first, 3 for the second, 2 for the
third, and 1 for the fourth.
• Calculate: 4 ⋅3 ⋅2⋅1=24.
4!
• Connect to the permutation formula: ❑4 P4 = =24 .
(4 − 4)!

3. Apply to Real-World Scenario


• Present a scenario: selecting 4 officers from 40 student government members.
• Identify n=40 and r =4 .
• Use the permutation formula: 40 P 4=40 !(40 −4 )!.
40 ⋅39 ⋅38 ⋅37
• Simplify: .
1
• Discuss the importance of order in roles like president, vice president, etc.

Guided practice
Here are two possible activities; you may only have time for one!

• Think, Pair, Share


• Think: Pose the question: "How many different 3-letter arrangements can be made
from the word 'IRON'?" Allow students 2 minutes to calculate individually using the
4!
permutation formula ❑4 P3= .
( 4 −3)!
• Pair: Have students pair up to compare their answers and discuss their methods.
Encourage them to explain their reasoning and correct any errors.
• Share: Select pairs to share their solutions with the class. Highlight different
strategies and ensure understanding of the permutation formula.

• Clarify, Critique, Correct Mathematical Writing


• Provide students with a written solution to a permutation problem that contains
intentional errors. Example: "Calculate the number of ways to arrange 5 letters from
4!
'IRON' using ❑4 P5= ."
( 4 −5)!
• Ask students to identify and correct the errors in the solution. Discuss why the
formula is incorrect and how to properly apply it.
• Have students rewrite the correct solution: "Since we cannot arrange 5 letters from a
4!
4-letter word, the correct approach is to calculate ❑4 P4 = =24 ."
(4 − 4)!

Independent practice
• Direct students to practice the related exercise on Khan Academy: Permutations.
• Circulate throughout the class to observe students as they work and provide support as
needed.

Exit ticket
Ask students to answer these questions on their way out:

4. How many different 3-letter arrangements can be made from the word "IRON"?
5. Explain why the order of selection matters in permutations.
6. What's one question you still have from today's lesson?

Here are some suggested answers:


4!
7. Suggested answer to Question 1: 24 arrangements. Calculated using ❑4 P3= =24 .
( 4 −3)!
8. Suggested answer to Question 2: In permutations, the order matters because each
arrangement is unique based on the sequence of elements.

Teacher resources
Differentiation guide
• Advanced learners: Challenge with larger sets or more complex scenarios. Introduce
permutations with restrictions, such as arranging letters with specific letters fixed in position.
Encourage exploration of permutations in real-world contexts, like scheduling or
cryptography.
• Striving learners: Simplify problems by reducing the number of elements. Use visual aids,
like diagrams or step-by-step guides, to illustrate the permutation process. Pair with peers
for collaborative problem-solving. Provide additional practice with immediate feedback to
reinforce understanding.

Notable definitions
• Permutation: An arrangement of objects in a specific order. The order of arrangement is
important, and different orders count as different permutations.
• Factorial: The product of all positive integers up to a given number n, denoted as n !. For
example, 5 !=5× 4 × 3 ×2 ×1=120 .
• nPr (Permutation Formula): The number of ways to arrange r objects from a set of n
n!
distinct objects, calculated as .
(n − r)!

Extension
You can include the following resources in your lesson if you want to:

• Factorial and counting seat arrangements: Video


• Permutation formula: Video
• Possible three letter words: Video
• Zero factorial or 0!: Video
• Ways to arrange colors: Video
• Ways to pick officers: Video

Required materials
• Whiteboard and markers for displaying examples and solutions.
• Printed handouts with permutation problems for guided and independent practice.
• Calculators for students to verify calculations.
• Access to computers or tablets for online practice on Khan Academy.
• Scratch paper for students to work through problems.
Lesson summary
• Warm-up (5 min)
• Direct instruction (15 min)
• Guided practice (20 min)
• Independent practice (15 min)
• Exit ticket (5 min)

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