Teaching Resources

On-line tutorials and textbooks

• Analytical Argumentations of Probability and Statstics by Giacomo Lorenzoni.
• Calculus Applied to Probability and Statistics for Liberal Arts and Business Majors. By Stefan Waner and Steven R. Costenoble
• Introduction to Probability. By Charles M. Grinstead and J. Laurie Snell
• Learning Probability Theory via Tutorial Dialogues
• Probability Theory: The Logic of Science. By E.T. Jaynes
• Probability Tutorials. Advanced probability, measure theory. By Noel Vaillant.
• A Short Introduction to Probability. By Dr. Dirk P. Kroese.
• Statistique Médical En Ligne. Interactive probability and statistics course (in French) with many Java applets, using both real and simulated data.
• Virtual Laboratories in Probability and Statistics. Provides interactive resources for students and teachers.

Interactive demonstrations

• Cut the Knot. Probability puzzles.
• Java Demos for Probability and Statistics.
• Primoridal Soup Kitchen. Cellular automata.
• Probability by Surprise. Teaching by paradox. Graphics and animations developed for teaching intro probability. Susan Holmes, Stanford University.

General resources

• Chance. A wealth of material to teach a Chance course. Laurie Snell, Dartmouth College.
• Math Forum - Probability and Statistics. Links to teaching resources for K-12 and college level courses. Swarthmore College.
• Mathematical Atlas: Probability theory and stochastic processes
• Non-technical books relating to probability (thanks to David Aldous)
• Planet. Probabilistic Learning Activities Network.
• Probability Central. A nicely designed site for learning basic probability.
• Probability Computer Projects with Mathematica
• Probability and Statistics. Lots of links to interesting probability problems
• Talk Stats Forums A discussion forum for probability and statistics enthusiasts. Get free probability and statistics help or just hang out and talk.