Probability and Spinner Outcomes

Probability and Spinner Outcomes

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video tutorial explains a probability problem involving Eliza, who uses spinners to decide her ice cream order. The teacher demonstrates two methods to solve the problem: a tree diagram and an area model. Both methods are shown to yield the same result, with a focus on calculating the probability of Eliza getting tutti frutti ice cream in a dish. The lesson concludes with a comparison of the methods and a review of key concepts.

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14 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the problem involving Eliza?

Understanding Eliza's daily routine

Choosing a favorite ice cream flavor

Determining the probability of an event

Learning about different ice cream parlors

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many favorite flavors does Eliza have on her first spinner?

Two

Three

Four

Five

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two options on Eliza's second spinner?

Cup and bowl

Bowl and dish

Cone and dish

Cone and cup

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which method is NOT mentioned as a way to solve the problem?

Both tree diagram and area model

Area model

Tree diagram

Graphical analysis

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in setting up a tree diagram?

Identifying the outcomes

Drawing branches for each outcome

Calculating probabilities

Choosing a starting point

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many outcomes does the first spinner have?

Four

Three

Two

Five

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the probability of landing on any flavor on the first spinner?

1/5

1/2

1/3

1/4

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