Probability Scale and Terminology
Students will understand and use the probability scale from 0 to 1, and use appropriate terminology (impossible, certain, likely, unlikely, even chance) to describe the likelihood of events.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between an event being possible and an event having an even chance.
- Explain how to use a probability scale to show the likelihood of different events.
- Justify why the probability of an event cannot be greater than 1 or less than 0.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
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