Fun with Probability and Chances
Exploring the world of probability Making predictions and understanding likelihood Year 4 Mathematics
What is Probability?
Probability tells us how likely something is to happen We use words like 'certain', 'likely', 'unlikely', and 'impossible' It helps us make predictions about the future
Probability Words Game
Match these events with probability words: The sun will rise tomorrow You will grow wings today It might rain this afternoon You will eat lunch today
Coin Flipping Fun
A coin has two sides: heads and tails Each side has an equal chance of landing face up This is called a 50-50 chance or fair probability
Think and Predict
If you flip a coin 10 times, how many times do you think it will land on heads? What about tails? Let's test our predictions!
Dice Rolling Adventure
Roll a dice and record the number Which numbers are possible? Are all numbers equally likely? Let's create a chart of our results!
Likely vs Unlikely Events
{"left":"Finding a red car in a parking lot\nMeeting a dinosaur at the shops\nYour teacher wearing shoes today","right":"Snow falling in July in Australia\nGetting homework this week\nFinding a unicorn in your backyard"}
Spinners and Probability
Spinners help us see probability visually Bigger sections are more likely to be chosen Smaller sections are less likely to be chosen
Create Your Own Probability Experiment
Choose an activity: coin flip, dice roll, or spinner Make a prediction about what will happen Test your prediction 20 times Record and compare your results!
Probability is Everywhere!
"Probability helps us understand the world around us and make smart decisions every day!"