Stage 4 · Probability · Determine probabilities for chance experiments · Topic: Probability · Year 7, 8
Express the probability of an event, which has a finite number of equally likely outcomes, as P(event) = (numberoffavourableoutcomes)/(totalnumberofoutcomes)
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MA4-PRO-C-01 solves problems involving the probabilities of simple chance experimentsCore resources for this dot point
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Interactive tool
- Interactive toolEnrichmentMathigon: Probability courseUse it for: Interactive chapter on probability with experiments.
Worksheet
- Corbettmaths practice questions: Probability: OR ruleUse it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on probability: or rule for drill or a quick check.
Video
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Probability: basicUse it for: Short worked-example video on probability: basic to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.
- VideoStarterEddie Woo (WooTube): Basic Probability playlistUse it for: Sydney teacher Eddie Woo's recorded lessons on probability; play a clip to model a method or for revision.
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