Understanding Probability

What does probability measure?

• The likelihood of an event occurring

• The intensity of an event

• The accuracy of a prediction

• The duration of an event

How can probability be expressed?

• As a temperature

• In kilometers

• Through colors

• As a fraction

What is the probability of landing on an even number with a number cube?

• 2/3

• 3/6

• 1/2

• 1/6

How many even numbers are on a number cube?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 6

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What is the probability of landing on an odd number with a number cube?

• 2/3

• 3/6

• 1/6

• 1/2

What is the chance of getting a blue gumball from the machine?

• 10%

• 50%

• 70%

• 30%

How many gumballs are in the machine in total?

• 10

• 15

• 5

• 20

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TEKS.MATH.1.8C

What is the probability of the spinner landing on a girl's name?

• 75%

• 50%

• 37.5%

• 25%

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TEKS.MATH.7.6I

How many girl's names are on the spinner?

• 5

• 2

• 3

• 4

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TEKS.MATH.7.6I

What is the total number of names on the spinner?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 9

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TEKS.MATH.6.12C