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title: "LACS.PR.6: Markov Chains (Georgia Mathematics standard)"
code: LACS.PR.6
cite_as: Georgia Standards of Excellence, Mathematics, LACS.PR.6
subject: math
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# LACS.PR.6: Markov Chains

Using probabilistic and quantitative reasoning, solve contextual, mathematical problems using Markov chains to explain real-life phenomena.

- Subject: Mathematics
- Appears in: High School, https://georgiahomeroom.org/standards/math/high-school.md

## Expectations

- **LACS.PR.6.1**: Model a finite random process using transition matrices in a Markov chain.
- **LACS.PR.6.2**: Simulate the different stages of a Markov chain using random numbers.
- **LACS.PR.6.3**: Use matrix algebra to calculate the probability of future states of a Markov chain.
- **LACS.PR.6.4**: Determine the attractor for a regular Markov chain.
- **LACS.PR.6.5**: Use transition matrices to identify absorbing states of a Markov chain.
- **LACS.PR.6.6**: Apply Markov chains in context.
- **LACS.PR.6.7**: Write a program to model the probabilities of real-life phenomena using a Markov chain.

## Georgia Milestones coverage

No Georgia Milestones blueprint cites this standard.

Source: Georgia Standards of Excellence, published by the Georgia Department of Education at case.georgiastandards.org.