Exploring Probability Ask if anyone has heard of the term probability. See what they already know. Exploring Probability
1 𝟏 𝟐 Where would you place the cards? Impossible Even Chance Certain Even Chance Impossible 1 𝟏 𝟐 Groups will all have a copy of these cards. Explain the number line and about probability. Use examples on the board to demonstrate. Where would you place the cards?
The Smartie Challenge
Experimental Probability The Starburst Challenge! I am going to take a Starburst, note the colour and then place it back in the bag. I am going to repeat this 20 times and record the results: Colour Tally Total Experimental Probability Predicted Number Red Green Purple Orange Using your knowledge of probability - tell me how many sweets of each colour are in the bag! The closest answer gets the sweets! There are: Starbursts in the bag!