Exploring Chance: Likely and Unlikely Events
Students use the language of probability to describe the likelihood of simple events.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between an event being impossible versus merely unlikely.
- Explain how to modify a game to increase the likelihood of a specific outcome.
- Justify the use of terms like 'certain' or 'possible' when discussing future events.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
Suggested Methodologies
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