1. Probability of Compound Events
Unit 5A Probability
Probability of Compound Events

2. Lesson 3: Probability of Compound Events
Objective: Swbat find probabilities of compound events. Do Now:

3. Lesson 3: Probability of Compound Events
Definitions Sample Space is the set of all possible outcomes. Tree Diagram represents a sample space in an origanized way. Compound Event consists of two or more simple events.

4. Lesson 3: Probability of Compound Events
Example 1: Find the sample space by making an organized list. Three students were chosen to represent Mr. Brown’s class in a school assembly. Adrienne, Carlos and Greg need to sit in a row on the stage. What are all the possible ways they can sit on the stage? _____ outcomes

5. Lesson 3: Probability of Compound Events
Example 2: Find the sample space by making a tree diagram.
A car can be purchased in blue, silver, red or purple. It also comes in convertible or hardtop.
How many possible styles can the car be purchased?
____ outcomes

6. Lesson 3: Probability of Compound Events
Compound Event: Toss a quarter, dime, nickel. What is the probability of getting 3 tails? Find the sample space by making a tree diagram. ___ outcomes

7. Classwork
Guided Practice #1 – 4 Independent Practice #1 – 6 Problem Solving Practice #1 - 4

8. Closure
Question: What is a compound event and what methods can you used to find the sample space? Exit Ticket Homework: Practice # 1 - 3

9. Exit Ticket
Find the sample space by making a tree diagram. Rolling a number cube(1,2,3,4,5,6) and flipping a coin (H or T).

10. Homework