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Probability Basics Introduction
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Probability Basics Introduction
🎯 WALT (We Are Learning To)
Today we are learning to:
- Understand key probability words like outcome, event, and probability
- Use the probability scale from 0 (impossible) to 1 (certain)
- Identify possible outcomes for coin tosses and dice rolls
📚 Part 1: Understanding Probability Language
1. Match each probability word to its meaning by drawing a line:
Outcome
Event
Impossible
Certain
Will definitely happen (probability = 1)
One possible result of an experiment
Will never happen (probability = 0)
Something that might happen
2. Where would you place these events on the probability scale? Write the letter in the correct box:
A) Rolling a 7 on a normal dice B) Getting heads on a fair coin C) The sun rising tomorrow
| 0 Impossible □ |
0.5 Even chance □ |
1 Certain □ |
3. A fair coin has _____ possible outcomes. List them: ____________ and ____________
4. A standard dice has _____ possible outcomes. List them: ___________________
🎲 Part 2: Hands-On Experiments
5. Coin Toss Experiment - Toss a coin 10 times and record your results:
| Toss 1 | Toss 2 | Toss 3 | Toss 4 | Toss 5 | Toss 6 | Toss 7 | Toss 8 | Toss 9 | Toss 10 |
Number of heads: _____ Number of tails: _____
6. Dice Roll Experiment - Roll a dice 12 times and tally your results:
| Number | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Tally |
7. Which number appeared most often in your dice experiment? ________
8. Do you think this will always be the most common number? Explain your thinking:
9. Extension Challenge: If you rolled the dice 60 times, about how many times would you expect to get a 4? _______ (Hint: Think about fair chances!)
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