Calculate probabilities from equally likely events

Calculate probabilities from equally likely events

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. 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?
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Alice has put ‘certain’ in the wrong place
Alice has put ‘impossible’ in the wrong place
Correct answer: Alice has put ‘unlikely’ in the wrong place
Q2.
Alice is labelling the probability scale.Which phrases are missing?
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0 and 1
Left and right
Correct answer: Likely and unlikely
Odd and even
Q3.
There are 12 doughnuts in a box. Which letter represents selecting a donut with pink icing?
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A
Correct answer: B
C
D

3 Questions

Q1.
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A
B
Correct answer: C
Q2.
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A
Correct answer: B
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?
Correct answer: Dexter
Rosie
Sunil

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UnitMaths / Probability 1 (Scale and equally likely events)