Introduction to Probability NOTES & PRACTICE

This resource was developed to meet the requirements of the 7th Grade Statistics & Probability Standard below:

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.SP.C.5
Understand that the probability of a chance event is a number between 0 and 1 that expresses the likelihood of the event occurring. Larger numbers indicate greater likelihood. A probability near 0 indicates an unlikely event, a probability around 1/2 indicates an event that is neither unlikely nor likely, and a probability near 1 indicates a likely event.

This resource contains the following items:

1) Introduction to Probability NOTES & PRACTICE

· Vocabulary Introduction

· Example & Practice Problems using common chance methods (coins, dice, spinners, drawing out of a “hat”)

2) Placing Probabilities of Events on a NUMBER LINE PRACTICE

· Calculate eight different probabilities and place them in the appropriate spot on a number line

3) Introduction to Probability TEST PRACTICE

· 10 multiple choice questions in two formats:

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--> Version for Google Forms (link included on page 1 of the PDF download)

4) Answer Key to All Parts