Introduction
What is probability? Is it the fact that something will probably happen? How certain are you that, that is the case?
Well here it is.
Probability is the measurement of how likely an even is to happen.
In other words the possibility or certainty of an event going to happen.
What makes it more exciting is the fact that you could even work out the possibility of what the gender of you parents third child could be.
Below is a given link you should follow to find out more on what probability really is.
https://www.mathsisfun.com/data/probability.html
Task
Please complete the following:
1. A die is rolled, what is the probability that an even event is obtained?
2. Which of these numbers can not be seen as probability: 50%; 0,3; 0,07; 0,64; 1,33?
3. Which of the following best describes a 60% chance of rain?
- Certain
- Unlikely
- Likely
Process
You will have a small activity to complete just to test your understanding if you have followed and understand the content.
Read carefully and follow:
A easy step or example to follow is using the words how much of what is asked for can i get out of the total.
Eg. If i have 5 balls, 2 red and 3 white, what is the probability of drawing a white ball?
So i can get 3 white balls out of the 5 balls.
Evaluation
Solutions to the small activity:
1. 3 out of 6 or Even events obtained - 2, 4, 6
2. 1,33
3. Likely
Conclusion
Well done!!!
You have completed the given task.
Please do compare your answers to the given solutions.
Do practice more and more to become use to and understand probability.
Also do familiarise yourself with real life events where probability plays a roll.
Credits
Teacher Page
This is a quick and easy way for learners to find information.
They can always refer back when they need too and when they have got time.
I would recommend it to many other educators to make use of for teaching and learning.