Probability

Probability

Objectives 

Understand probability language. 

Use it in the correct way. 

Understand probability on a scale from 0 (impossible) to 1 (certain) and use probabilities to compare the likelihood of events 

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It will rain tomorrow.

Impossible

Unlikely

Likely

Certain

A dog will learn to talk

Impossible

Unlikely

Likely

Certain

A elephant will fit in a car

Impossible

Unlikely

Likely

Certain

You will have a birthday every year.

Impossible

Unlikely

Likely

Certain

You will eat lunch today.

Impossible

Unlikely

Likely

Certain

You will grow taller next year

Impossible

Unlikely

Likely

Certain

A cat will fly in the sky

Impossible

Unlikely

Likely

Certain

A tree will grow over night

Impossible

Unlikely

Likely

Certain

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The Probability of rolling a 2 on a dice is

1. 1/2
2. 1/6
3. 2/6
4. 3/6

What is the probability of getting tails when tossing a coin?

1. 0.5
2. 0.75
3. 0.25
4. 1

What is the probability of getting tails when tossing a coin?

1. 0.5
2. 0.75
3. 0.25
4. 1

What is the probability of
picking a green marble?

1. 1/10
2. 6/12
3. 2/12
4. 3/12

The probability of
picking a yellow marble?

1. likely
2. certain
3. impossible
4. Unlikley

What is the probability of rolling an odd number with a dice?

1. 3/6
2. 2/6
3. 1/6
4. 6/6

A bag contains just 7 lollies.
What is the probability of picking a chocolate
button from the bag

1. 2/7
2. 0
3. 1/7
4. 7/7

What is the chance you will enjoy this lesson?

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