Probability Vocabulary

Is it likely, unlikely, certain, or impossible that our class will have recess tomorrow?

• Likely

• Unlikely

• Certain

• Impossible

Is it likely, unlikely, certain, or impossible that you will spin and land on green?

• Likely

• Unlikely

• Certain

• Impossible

Is it likely, unlikely, certain, or impossible that you will win a million dollars?

• Likely

• Unlikely

• Certain

• Impossible

Is it likely, unlikely, certain, or impossible that Mrs. Cooper will be your teacher for the rest of the year?

• Likely

• Unlikley

• Certain

• Impossible

Number from zero to one (0-1) that describes the likelihood of an event.

• probability

• percent of change

• rate

• frequency

The spinner shown is divided into 8 equal sections. The arrow on this spinner is spun once. What is the probability that the arrow will land on a section labeled with a number greater than 3?

• ⅛

• ¼

• ⅓

• ½

What is the probability of rolling a 3 on a standard six-sided die?

The likelihood of an event happening.

• probability

• sample space

• complement

• experimental probability

If you roll a 6-sided die, what is the probability of rolling a 3 OR a 5?

• 3/5

• 15/36

• 2/6 = 1/3

• 3/9 = 1/2

• Impossible Probability

• Certain Probability

• Likely Probability

• Unlikely Probability