Probability Word Problems: Compare Games of Chance 4th 5th Grade
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In this 4th, 5th or 6th grade single outcome probability lesson with worksheets, you will find lots of great ideas that will help your elementary students begin to understand the ways to compare probabilities of single outcome events in a variety of games of chance. Your students will also learn about writing probabilities in fraction and decimal form.
How to Use:
Print 3 pages of worksheets for each of your students.
They can work independently on these tasks or in small groups.
Students will determine the theoretical probability for a game of chance using a spinner.
Students will determine the theoretical probability for a different game of chance using a 10-sided die.
Students will compare these 2 games and pick which game they would like to play. They can use their math calculations to help justify their choice.
Have your students share their choices in a class discussion for the wrap-up!
Using fractions (one half, tenths and quarters), equivalent fractions (with denominators of 100), and decimals to the hundredths, your students will calculate the three outcomes involved in each of these games of chance.
They will notice that all 3 outcomes in a single game will always add up to 1.00.
They can compare the 2 games more easily if they use a common denominator (/100).
Grades to Use With:
This probability math lesson (with worksheets) is designed for students in 4th, 5th, and 6th grades. It is a great addition to a probability unit when your students are learning about a variety of probability concepts including single outcome probability and how to use fractions and decimals to make fair comparisons between probability events.
This lesson could also be used in some middle school special education classrooms.
What's Included: 5-Page PDF- Ready to Print and Use!
Complete Teacher Instructions
3-Page Worksheet: 2 Games of Chance & a Written Reflection
Complete Answer Key
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