Checking and securing calculating probabilities from tables
I can calculate probabilities from tables and two-way tables.
Checking and securing calculating probabilities from tables
I can calculate probabilities from tables and two-way tables.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The probability of an outcome can be found by considering a table
- The probability of an event can be found by considering a table showing all possible outcomes
- The probability of an outcome can be found by considering a two-way table showing all possible outcomes for two events
- The probability of an event can be found by considering a two-way table showing all possible outcomes for two events
Keywords
Probability - The probability that an event will occur is the proportion of times the event is expected to happen in a suitably large experiment.
Frequency - The frequency is the number of times an event occurs; or the number of individuals (people, animals etc.) with some specific property.
Common misconception
Pupils may get confused between two-way tables that show outcomes and two-way tables that show frequencies (particularly when the outcomes are numbers, such as the sum of two dice rolls).
Two-way tables can be either used to display the sample space of individual outcomes or the frequencies of outcomes. Therefore, when using a table, it can be helpful to note down what type of data the table shows.
To help you plan your year 11 maths lesson on: Checking and securing calculating probabilities from tables, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 11 maths lesson on: Checking and securing calculating probabilities from tables, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions





Exit quiz
6 Questions




$$a$$ -
181
$$b$$ -
144
$$c$$ -
70
$$d$$ -
20
$$e$$ -
270
$$f$$ -
230

