Probability, not probably...

What does probability help us understand?

• The exact time an event will occur

• The history of numbers

• How to cook dinner

• The likelihood of events happening

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

What is an example of something certain?

• Reading a book sometimes

• Eating rocks for dinner

• Sleeping after dinner

• Flying to the moon

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does 'impossible' mean in probability?

• It will definitely happen

• It might happen

• It will not happen

• It has already happened

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

Which of the following is a 'possible' event?

• Meeting a dwarf named Betty on the moon

• Having spaghetti for dinner

• Eating a plate of rocks

• Sleeping without closing your eyes

What is another word for 'certain'?

• Unlikely

• Likely

• Definite

• Rare

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

What is the probability of flying to the moon after dinner?

• Possible

• Likely

• Impossible

• Certain

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

After dinner, you might brush your teeth. How would you classify this activity?

• Impossible

• Unlikely

• Possible

• Certain

What could you possibly dream about after dinner?

• Flying without a spaceship

• Eating rocks

• A dwarf named Betty

• Unicorns

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Is it certain, possible, or impossible to have dessert after dinner?

• Impossible

• Unlikely

• Possible

• Certain

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

What does it mean if an event is 'unlikely'?

• It will definitely happen

• It has already happened

• It cannot happen

• It might happen, but not probably

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5