uses appropriate terminology to describe, and symbols to represent, mathematical ideas MA2-1WM
checks the accuracy of a statement and explains the reasoning used MA2-3WM
describes and compares chance events in social and experimental contexts MA2-19SP
Think about these words: Never, certain, uncertain, likely, unlikely, equal chance, impossible, rarely.
Try to put them in an order and explain.
Now scroll through the slides below.
Read through the words on this slide share to revise the kinds of vocabulary we use when we talk about chance (probability).
Play the game "Greedy Pig" - read the rules and record on the recording sheet.
Your teacher will use the chance vocabulary as you play.
Work through 1 or 2 of these worksheets to practise using the correct chance vocabulary.
Then if you have time, play one of the games below with a partner.
This is a long video. You may want to look at parts that explain the vocabulary of chance (probability).
This is good to talk through with the sound off.
Exploring spinners - interactive - have a play of this! If that doesn't work try the following:
NOW COMPLETE THIS CHALLENGE:
We spun a spinner a lot of times.
It landed on blue most of the time, on red some of the time and only once on white and once on yellow.
Draw a diagram to show what this spinner might look like. Explain how you know it is right.
Complete as many of the following activities as you can.
You may want to play with these spinners on your own ipads!
Watch this short video clip.
How many different outfits do you think "Zoolander" could wear?
Make sensible estimates: What number is too high? What number is too low?
How many people do you think are on the display?
Now look at the visual below. Then watch the final video clip to see a demonstration.
If you bought 3 t-shirts and 2 shorts, what are the possible combinations to wear? Think of similar scenarios.
Watch this video to see another demonstration of a similar situation. (The words "Tree Diagrams" just explains the way the video shows you how to work it out).
Complete some of the worksheets below,.
For the first sheet you may cut out the pictures and then use them to work out how many different combinations of outfits you can make. Glue the different combinations into your Maths book.
Glue your work into your maths scrapbooks.
Assessment task.