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Calculating Probabilities: Introduction

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Introduce your class to a sure-fire method for calculating probabilities. The method is described alongside several examples, then put into practice with a series of probability questions for the class to solve. This would be a great presentation to use prior to a spinner/probability activity.

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fractions, percents, probability

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fraction, percent, probability, spinner activity, calculating probabilities, math
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Grade
3rd - 4th
Subjects
Math
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Presentations
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For Teacher Use
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8
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