Curated OER
Probability Introduction
Introduce learners to probability through a vocabulary preview that covers words like impossible, likely, unlikely, and certain. After reviewing what probability is learners assess four sentences in relation to how likely they are to...
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Up on Top
Students make bar graphs and identify items in the bar graphs as being likely, certain, or impossible. In this bar graphs lesson plan, students answer questions about the bar graphs using reasoning and communication skills.
Curated OER
Investigation-What are My Chances?
Second graders explore probability. In this math lesson plan, 2nd graders discuss the possibility of choosing a certain colored tile from a bag. Students perform experiments and describe the outcomes as certain, possible, unlikely and...
Curated OER
Probability- Likely or Unlikely
For this probability worksheet, 5th graders complete a chart by writing down 7 events that could happen to them. They label each event as being likely or unlikely to happen to them. They examine 5 events in a second chart, and write down...
Curated OER
Spinner Problems
In this spinner problems worksheet, 8th graders solve and complete 9 different spinner problems using the given information for each. First, they determine what the spinner would look like in order for them and a friend to have an equal...
Curated OER
Marble Probability
In this marble probability activity, 8th graders solve and complete 7 different statements related to a bag full of marbles. First, they identify and read through the data table at the top of the sheet. Then, students determine the...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Math: Probability: Probability as a Fraction
This site provides great practice on the concept of probability as a fraction. Students can first learn about the topic by watching a step by step instruction video that also points out areas of concern. Finally, students can practice...
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Market Place: Chance and Data
On this interactive site students learn to arrange numerous events from unlikely to very likely.
Cyberbee
Cyberbee: M&ms in the Bag Graphing Activity
Use a bag of M&Ms to learn about probability. Includes graphs and percentages, and the steps needed for the students to duplicate the numbers.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Probability or Possibility?
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart contains a lesson on probability. It encourages student interaction as well as cover the South Carolina State Standards on probability. The students in my class were excited about this...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Probability Unit
[Free Registration/Login Required] Several lessons for a 2nd grade probability unit. Lessons include information on determining possible outcomes of events and likelihood of events. There are a few pages that can be used as review or...