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Probability- Two Events
In this statistics worksheet, students examine different events after translating the word problems into equations and choose which event is most likely to occur. There are 14 questions with an answer key.
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Probability
Fourth graders predict future outcomes with an investigation of the mathematical principle of probability using spinners constructed by them. The spinner is a hands on application an they combine it with writing a ratio for the...
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Eye on the Prize challenge
For this spinner math worksheet, students draw arrows on spinners to show numbers needed to add totals and solve number combinations to total ten. Students solve four problems.
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Activity: Predicting Outcomes
Use this resource to provide a quick review of probability. Learners solve three story problems involving coin tosses and spinners. They make predictions about the possible outcomes. This worksheet could be used a precursor to a...
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Problem-Solving Application: Use Probability
In this spinner probability worksheet, students read one story problem about a spinner game and how fair it is. Students answer 4 short answer questions about solving this problem.
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Spinner Probability
In this spinner probability worksheet, students answer a set of 6 questions regarding probability of events when a spinner is rotated. Answers are included on page 2.
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Find Probability
In this finding probability learning exercise, students use a tree diagram and a grid to discover the probabilities and possible answers. Students answer six problems.
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Integrated Algebra Practice: Probability of Independent Events #1
In this statistics and probability worksheet, students identify 10 events as independent or dependent. Eight of these are short answer problems. Two problems are multiple choice, presenting the students with four events. Students...
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Easy Probability Activity
In this probability worksheet, students determine which colored portion of a spinner the arrow will most likely point to and where a bullet will most likely hit a target.
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The Game of Chance
Third graders use manipulatives to determine the probability of outcomes. In this probability lesson, 3rd graders roll dice and use spinners to determine the probability of outcomes. They determine if games are fair/unfair based on their...
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Complement of an Event
In this probability worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that complement a particular event. First, they determine the probability of landing on a sector that is not black after spinning the spinner. Then, students...
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Probability-Spinner
In this spinner probability worksheet, learners show their work and find the probability of choosing given numbers. Answers are included on page 2.
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Quiz: Single and Compound Events
In this single and compound event worksheet, learners read given statements and determine the probability of each event. Statements include data dealing with cards in a deck, coins and dice. Students solve both simple and compound...
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Probability
Fifth graders observe a dice, talk about how many sides it has and use that number as the number that would go in the denominator's spot on a fraction. They then discuss what the likelihood is of it landing on 4, and put that number in...
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Probability - Two Events
In this probability learning exercise, students determine the probability of two events occurring. The three page learning exercise contains thirty problems. Answers are provided.
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What Are My Chances?
Students calculate probability. In this lesson on probability, students use given data to calculate to chances of a given event occurring. Many of the calculations in this lesson are applicable to daily life.
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Drawing Bugs Game
Second graders explore probability by playing a drawing game with dice. After they roll a die, they draw a tree diagram to illustrate each of the possible outcomes.
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Probability
Fifth graders explore simple probability. Using a specified website, they play a "Fish Tank" game where they determine the chances of selecting a red fish from an aquarium. Students answer probability problems and convert fractions to...
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Probability and ICT Integration
Eighth graders use the internet and calculators to explore theoretical and experimental probability. Using a program on the calculator, 8th graders simulate a coin toss and a spinner to figure probability. They also perform classroom...
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Lotto or Life: What Are the Chances?
Though the website does not seem to have the mentioned video, a reding and lottery style games simulate the chances of finding intelligent life somewhere other than Earth. Without the video, this lesson is short, but it can be a useful...
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Study of Chance
Seventh graders determine the fairness of various games. For this determining the fairness of various games lesson, 7th graders use spinners, dice, and rock,paper, scissors to play various chance games. Students determine if...
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Single and Compound Events
In this single and compound events worksheet, 8th graders solve 10 different problems that contain various single and compound events. First, they determine the probability of selecting an ace and a king without a replacement. Then,...
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What are the Chances: A Game of Chance!
Sixth graders experiment with dice, playing cards, pennies and computer-generated simulations to calculate probability. They use compiled data to make predictions.
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Run, Gingerbread Men, Run!—Game
Run, gingerbread men! During the board game, four gingerbread men race to discover which one finishes first. Scholars take note of the game's results using a tally chart and bar graph for all to observe the frequency of the winning...