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Probability and Chance Basics

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Probability and Chance Basics

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🎯 WALT: We Are Learning To understand probability and chance

Key Terms: Chance, Certain, Likely, Unlikely, Impossible

📊 Part 1: Understanding Probability Words

1. Match each word to its meaning by drawing a line:
Certain
Likely
Unlikely
Impossible
Will definitely happen
Will probably happen
Probably won't happen
Will never happen
2. Circle the correct probability word for each event:

a) The sun will rise tomorrow: Certain / Likely / Unlikely / Impossible

b) It will snow in Brisbane today: Certain / Likely / Unlikely / Impossible

c) You will have lunch today: Certain / Likely / Unlikely / Impossible

d) You will find a $100 note on the ground: Certain / Likely / Unlikely / Impossible

3. Write your own example for each probability word:

Something CERTAIN: _________________________________

Something LIKELY: __________________________________

Something UNLIKELY: _______________________________

Something IMPOSSIBLE: _____________________________

🎲 Part 2: Chance Experiments

4. If you toss a coin, what are the possible outcomes?

Heads only

Tails only

Heads or tails

The coin will land on its side

5. If you roll a standard dice (numbered 1-6), which outcomes are possible? Tick all that apply:

Rolling a 3

Rolling a 7

Rolling a 1

Rolling a 6

Rolling a 0

6. Predict what might happen if you toss a coin 10 times:

I think I will get _____ heads and _____ tails.

Explain your prediction: ________________________________________

7. Think about the weather tomorrow. Is it likely or unlikely to rain? Explain your answer:

🌟 Part 3: Real-Life Probability

8. Sort these events by writing them in the correct column:

Events: Finding a friend at school, Growing wings, Eating dinner tonight, Seeing a unicorn

CERTAIN: _________________________________

LIKELY: ___________________________________

UNLIKELY: _______________________________

IMPOSSIBLE: _____________________________

9. Create your own probability question for a friend to answer:

My question: _______________________________________________

The answer is: _____________________________________________

10. Reflection: How can understanding probability help you in everyday life?

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