Understanding Likely and Unlikely Events

Understanding Likely and Unlikely Events

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

3rd - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial focuses on teaching probability concepts using the terms 'likely' and 'unlikely'. It uses a box of blocks to demonstrate the probability of selecting different shapes: triangles, rectangles, squares, and circles. The tutorial explains that a large number of a particular shape in the box indicates a 'likely' chance of selection, while a small number indicates an 'unlikely' chance. The video concludes by reinforcing the understanding of these probability terms.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term 'likely' indicate in probability?

An event that will definitely happen

An impossible event

A large chance of an event occurring

A small chance of an event occurring

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If an event is described as 'unlikely', what does it mean?

The event is impossible

The event has a small chance of occurring

The event has a large chance of occurring

The event is certain to happen

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many triangles are in the box, making it likely to select one?

Two

Eight

Four

Six

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is selecting a triangle considered likely?

Because triangles are the only shape

Because there are few triangles

Because there are many triangles

Because there are no triangles

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the probability of selecting a rectangle from the box?

Impossible

Certain

Unlikely

Likely

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many rectangles are in the box?

Two

One

Three

Four

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the probability of selecting a square from the box?

Likely

Impossible

Unlikely

Certain

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