Stage 5 · Probability A · Describe multistage chance experiments involving independent and dependent events · Topic: Probability · Year 9, 10
Explain the difference between dependent and independent events in experiments involving 2 stages
Dot point ID k-10-2022-stage-5-probability-a/poa-dmc-stg5-01 · NESA code MA_K_10_CP_POA_DMC_STG5_01 · See it on the NSW Curriculum website ↗
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Outcomes for this focus area (MA5-PRO-C-01)
MA5-PRO-C-01 solves problems involving probabilities in multistage chance experiments and simulationsCore resources for this dot point
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Interactive tool
- Interactive toolStarterMaths Is Fun: Independent eventsUse it for: Independent events and tree diagrams.
Worksheet
- Corbettmaths practice questions: Probability: independent eventsUse it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on probability: independent events for drill or a quick check.
- WorksheetDrillKuta free worksheet: Independent and dependent eventsUse it for: Printable skills-practice sheet with answer key on independent and dependent events; good for drill or homework.
Video
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Probability: independent eventsUse it for: Short worked-example video on probability: independent events to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.
Focus area resources
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