Foundation
Calculate probabilities from equally likely events
Foundation
Calculate probabilities from equally likely events
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Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will learn how to find the probability of a single, equally likely event using fractions, in a range of contexts including spinners, dice and counters. We will also learn how to use probability notation correctly.
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3 Questions
Q1.
Alice is labelling the probability scale. Can you spot her mistake?
Alice has put ‘certain’ in the wrong place
Alice has put ‘impossible’ in the wrong place
Q2.
Alice is labelling the probability scale.Which phrases are missing?
0 and 1
Left and right
Odd and even
Q3.
There are 12 doughnuts in a box. Which letter represents selecting a donut with pink icing?
A
C
D
3 Questions
Q1.
A
B
Q2.
A
C
Q3.
3. Dexter, Rosie and Sunil are playing a game with a six-sided die. Dexter wins if he rolls an even number. Rosie wins if she rolls a number greater than 4. Sunil wins if he rolls a 5. Which player is more likely to win?
Rosie
Sunil