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Understanding Probability and Likelihood

Understanding Probability and Likelihood

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

1st - 2nd Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial introduces the concept of probability, focusing on the terms 'certain', 'impossible', 'likely', and 'unlikely'. It explains these terms with examples, such as the certainty of the sun rising and the impossibility of a shark flying. The tutorial then introduces 'likely' and 'unlikely' events, providing examples like seeing a kangaroo or drinking water. The video concludes with an activity for students to identify and illustrate likely and unlikely events in their own lives.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term 'certain' mean in probability?

An event that is unlikely to happen

An event that might happen

An event that will definitely happen

An event that will never happen

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of an impossible event?

Being in grade 1

The sun rising tomorrow

A shark flying with wings

Adding two and two to get four

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'likely' mean in terms of probability?

An event that will definitely happen

An event that is impossible

An event that will never happen

An event that is probably going to happen

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word describes an event that probably won't happen but could?

Certain

Impossible

Likely

Unlikely

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If you live near a street, how would you classify seeing a car drive by?

Impossible

Certain

Unlikely

Likely

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How would you classify the event of seeing a kangaroo today if you are not at a zoo?

Certain

Likely

Unlikely

Impossible

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If today is not Friday, how would you classify having pizza for dinner?

Certain

Likely

Impossible

Unlikely

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