Mathematics Year 6: Probability

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What does probability mean?

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The chance of an event happening.

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What does 'Impossible' mean in probability?

Back

Cannot happen at all.

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Give an example of an impossible event.

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The sun will not rise today.

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What does 'Certain' mean in probability?

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Will definitely happen.

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Give an example of a certain event.

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If today is Monday, tomorrow will be Tuesday.

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What does 'Unlikely' mean in probability?

Back

Small chance to happen.

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Give an example of an unlikely event.

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Picking 1 blue ball from a box with 1 blue and 9 red balls.

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What does 'Likely' mean in probability?

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High chance to happen.

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Give an example of a likely event.

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Picking 1 red ball from a box with 8 red and 2 blue balls.

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What does 'Equally likely' mean in probability?

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Same chance to happen or not happen.